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Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£600Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

75%

6.4

Technical score

25%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of tumble dryers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

4.8

Features

25%

6.7

Drying programs

10%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 77%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
â–² Better than 82% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

9.0

Popularity

â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

4.8

Features

25%

6.7

Drying programs

10%

7.7

Design

6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.3

Price

7.1
Drying technology
heat pump
This tumble dryer uses a heat pump drying system, which is more efficient than 25.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 74.5% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
112 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 112 L, which is smaller than 53.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 33% of tumble dryers.
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)
A++
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class which is better than that of 30.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 38.3% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
11
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 11 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 70.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 11.6% 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
7
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 7 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 77.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 12.2% of tumble dryers.
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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Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 2 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (63 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    63 dB vs 65 dB
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 82% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.0

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 8.1
  • 1.9% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (301606.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    301,606.084 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 1.6% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (59.9 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    59.9 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 82% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.0

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 8.1
  • 2 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (63 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    63 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 1.9% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (301606.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    301,606.084 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 1.6% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (59.9 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    59.9 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 3 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    11 vs 14
  • 2 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (7 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    7 vs 9
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 6% worse value for money
    Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.14 vs 7.6).
    7.14 vs 7.56
  • 25% more expensive
    Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£600 vs £480).
    £600 vs £480
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 5.6% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.14 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A++ vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    A++ vs A+++
  • 3 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    11 vs 14
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • Does not have a refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh program.
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 10.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (205 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    205 min vs 194.5 min
  • 2 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (7 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    7 vs 9
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4

  • Heat pump drying with an A energy class.
  • The 8 kg capacity takes a full family load in one go.
  • Auto Dry pre-dries or fully dries, depending on what the clothes need.
  • Anti-vibration side walls cut down on shaking and noise.
  • Spare parts are available for 10 years.
  • The capacitor filter is easy to clean.

What we don't like about Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4

  • At 45.5 kg it is heavy to move on your own.
  • The door hinges on the right, which may not suit every laundry room.
  • At 59.9 cm deep it sticks well out from the wall.
  • Settings are shown on an LED display, not a touchscreen.

Verdict

Eight kilograms of laundry in one load, dried by a heat pump, is what the Bosch WTH8300DFR Serie 4 is built around. The heat pump reuses warm air inside the drum, which is why it earns an A energy class. Auto Dry senses how damp the clothes are and adjusts the heat as it goes, so a cotton shirt is not overdried. The anti-vibration side walls cut down on shaking and noise, so a late-night wash is less of a bother. Spare parts are available for 10 years, which matters if you plan to keep it a long time. The trade-off is weight: at 45.5 kg it is hard to shift alone, and the door hinges on the right. It suits a household that wants a dependable dryer for daily loads.

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