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Blomberg LTK310030W review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Drying technology:condenserCapacity:10 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Blomberg LTK310030W Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Blomberg LTK310030W
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 75%, User score 25%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

75%

6.5

Technical score

25%

6.5

User score

▼Worse than 84% of tumble dryers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▼Worse than 74%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

35%

4.3

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

8.9

Drying programs

10%

8.4

Design

▼Worse than 75%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models

6.5

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

5.8

Popularity

▼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Blomberg LTK310030W

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 75% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

35%

4.3

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

8.9

Drying programs

10%

8.4

Design

6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the dryer's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a dryer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.2
Drying technology
condenser
This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than 74.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 15.3% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
10 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 10 kg of laundry, which is more than 88.3% of tumble dryers and equal to 10.6% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
B
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 74.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.5% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
15
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 57% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 34.7% of tumble dryers.
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 24.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 75.4% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
yes
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
?
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
This tumble dryer is self-standing, which is less suited to fitted kitchens than 0.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 99.3% of tumble dryers.
Loading type
front-loading
This tumble dryer is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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Blomberg LTK310030W vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 70.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (124 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    124 min vs 194.5 min
  • 2 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (10 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    10 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 70.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (124 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    124 min vs 194.5 min
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • 22.2% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (35 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    35 kg vs 45 kg
  • More convenient drainage
    This tumble dryer collects water more conveniently than the average tumble dryer (direct drain, water tank (top) vs water tank (door)).
    direct drain, water tank (top) vs water tank (door)
  • 0.8% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (305057.4 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    305,057.448 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 0.4% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.6 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 2.79x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    3.01 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.99x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.72 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 19.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    6.5

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    5.8

    Popularity

    6.5 vs 8.1
  • Does not have a duvet program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does. 52.8% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 19.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models

    6.5

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    5.8

    Popularity

    6.5 vs 8.1
  • 5% worse value for money
    Blomberg LTK310030W has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.2 vs 7.6).
    7.2 vs 7.56
  • 2.79x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    3.01 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.99x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.72 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 2.85x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (670.9 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    670.9 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.86x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (201.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    201.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • Does not have a duvet program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does. 52.8% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Haierlover2000
≈ estimated
07/12/2023
Hands-on overview · daily dry cycle and noise comparison
Verdict
Blomberg LTK310030W is well built, with a sturdy wide door and a good display, but noticeably louder than the dryers it was compared with.
8.0
Haierlover2000
≈ estimated
02/12/2023
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Blomberg LTK310030W impresses on first look with its design, display and interior light, though the full overview is still to come.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Blomberg LTK310030W

  • A 10 kg capacity handles a full load of bedding or a big family wash.
  • The baby program is an uncommon extra.
  • The wide door makes it easy to load big items.
  • The interior light shows the drum clearly.
  • Humidity sensors end the cycle when the clothes are dry.
  • Delayed start lets you run it overnight.

What we don't like about Blomberg LTK310030W

  • Full loads use 5.72 kWh per cycle, which is high.
  • Yearly use of 670.9 kWh adds up over time.
  • At 65 dB it is loud and louder than comparable dryers in tests.
  • There is no wool program for delicate knitwear.
  • Partial loads still use 3.01 kWh, so small loads are not efficient.

Verdict

Budget buyers who want to dry a full 10 kg load in one go should look at the Blomberg LTK310030W. It is a condenser dryer with 15 programs, a display and a transparent door, so you can watch the clothes turn. The baby program is a handy extra, but the wool program is missing. Full loads use 5.72 kWh per cycle, and a partial load still uses 3.01 kWh. That is a lot of power for everyday drying. It runs loud at 65 dB, louder than comparable dryers in tests. The 35 kg weight keeps it steady on the floor, and the wide door feels solid. It suits a family that wants a big, sturdy dryer and can live with the power use and the noise.

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