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Bosch WTH85298II Serie 4 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Bosch WTH85298II 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 WTH85298II Serie 4
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components

75%

6.4

Technical score

25%

6.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of tumble dryers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

4.8

Features

25%

6.9

Drying programs

10%

7.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 77%
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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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6.4

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Bosch WTH85298II 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%

6.9

Drying programs

10%

7.3

Design

6.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

6.8
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 WTH85298II 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.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 21.0% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 8.1
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 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
  • 21.0% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 8.1
  • 10.7% worse value for money
    Bosch WTH85298II Serie 4 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (6.83 vs 7.6).
    6.83 vs 7.56
  • 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
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 0.7% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (309687.6 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    309,687.6 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 9.1% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (49.1 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    49.1 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.7% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (61.3 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    61.3 cm vs 60.9 cm

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What we like about Bosch WTH85298II Serie 4

  • Heat pump drying works at lower temperatures, which is easier on clothes.
  • Humidity sensors stop the cycle when the load is dry.
  • An 8 kg capacity takes a full family load in one go.
  • Front loading makes it simple to fill and empty.
  • No outside vent is needed for drying.
  • The 84.2 cm height is a useful size to plan a space around.

What we don't like about Bosch WTH85298II Serie 4

  • Energy efficiency class E is a low rating for power use.
  • At 49.1 kg it is heavy to move.
  • The 60 cm width leaves little room in a tight space.
  • The door hinges on the right, which may not suit every layout.

Verdict

Eight kilograms of washing fits in the Bosch WTH85298II Serie 4, a heat pump dryer for a family that runs a load most days. A heat pump dries at lower temperatures than a vented machine, so the load is treated more gently and no outside vent is needed. Humidity sensors stop the cycle once the load is dry, so you do not have to check by hand. It stands 84.2 cm tall and has a special filter. Front loading keeps it simple to fill, and the door hinges on the right. The trade-off is energy: class E is a low rating, and at 49.1 kg the machine is heavy to move. Its 60 cm width leaves little room in a tight space, so measure before you buy.

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