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Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£340Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

75%

8.1

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 77% of tumble dryers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

★Better than 95%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

25%

8.4

Drying programs

10%

7.2

Design

▲Better than 79%
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User score

User score
8.1/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £340
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components:

35%

7.2

Performance

30%

9.3

Features

25%

8.4

Drying programs

10%

7.2

Design

8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

8.5
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
9 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
125 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 125 L, which is larger than 78.4% of tumble dryers and equal to 20.1% 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
15
Market range: <9 – >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.
Standard Cotton, Whites, Jeans, Dark & Colored, Synthetics, Shirts, Certified Wool, Daily Perfect 59', Daily 45', Eco 30', Refresh, Relax, Sport Plus, Small Load, Wi-Fi
N. of downloadable programs
40
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 40 downloadable programs which is more than the n. of downloadable programs of 82.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 17% of tumble dryers.
The hOn App offers access to over 40 drying programs.
Temperature selection
no
This tumble dryer does not offer 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.
30 - 220 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe, Extra-Dry.
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N. of advanced features
18
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 18 features which is more than the n. of features of 85.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 12.4% of tumble dryers.
Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO indicator, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Guided dry, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Scan & Dry function, Smart pairing, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
yes
This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Kg Detector (automatically adjusts drying cycle based on load weight)
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.
Smart Start Delay
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.
5-digit display
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 9 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (18 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO indicator, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Guided dry, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Scan & Dry function, Smart pairing, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    18 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
    Standard Cotton, Whites, Jeans, Dark & Colored, Synthetics, Shirts, Certified Wool, Daily Perfect 59', Daily 45', Eco 30', Refresh, Relax, Sport Plus, Small Load, Wi-Fi
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    Kg Detector (automatically adjusts drying cycle based on load weight)
  • 40 more downloadable programs
    This tumble dryer supports more downloadable programs than the average tumble dryer (40 vs 0). The average dryer offers 0 downloadable programs.
    The hOn App offers access to over 40 drying programs.
    40 vs 0
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
    The Syncro function recommends and sets the best drying program based on your wash cycle and load weight.
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • Provides guided drying
    This tumble dryer provides guided drying, which the average tumble dryer does not. 27.9% of dryers include guided drying functionality.
    The Guided Drying function selects the ideal program based on your input about fabric type and desired dryness level.
  • 11.7% better value for money
    Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 has better value for money than the average tumble dryer (8.47 vs 7.6).
    8.47 vs 7.58
  • 41.2% cheaper
    Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£340 vs £480).
    £340 vs £480
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 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.
    Standard Cotton, Whites, Jeans, Dark & Colored, Synthetics, Shirts, Certified Wool, Daily Perfect 59', Daily 45', Eco 30', Refresh, Relax, Sport Plus, Small Load, Wi-Fi
    15 vs 14
  • 40 more downloadable programs
    This tumble dryer supports more downloadable programs than the average tumble dryer (40 vs 0). The average dryer offers 0 downloadable programs.
    The hOn App offers access to over 40 drying programs.
    40 vs 0
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 9 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (18 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO indicator, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Guided dry, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Scan & Dry function, Smart pairing, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    18 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    Kg Detector (automatically adjusts drying cycle based on load weight)
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
    The Syncro function recommends and sets the best drying program based on your wash cycle and load weight.
  • Provides guided drying
    This tumble dryer provides guided drying, which the average tumble dryer does not. 27.9% of dryers include guided drying functionality.
    The Guided Drying function selects the ideal program based on your input about fabric type and desired dryness level.
  • Can self-diagnose issues
    This tumble dryer supports smart diagnosis, while the average tumble dryer lacks this feature. 30.6% of dryers can self-diagnose issues.
    The Smart Check-up function in the Candy app monitors your dryer's status, sends maintenance notifications, and provides troubleshooting guides.
  • Scan-and-dry function
    This tumble dryer includes a Scan & Dry function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 9.9% of dryers have this feature.
    Snap & Dry (AI-powered feature that recommends optimal drying program by analyzing a photo of wet clothes)
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This tumble dryer supports Bluetooth, while the average tumble dryer does not. 13.8% of dryers have Bluetooth support.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This tumble dryer features an ECO indicator, while the average tumble dryer does not. 20.5% of dryers have this indicator.
    in-app function
  • Can save settings to memory
    This tumble dryer can save drying settings to memory, which the average tumble dryer cannot. 29.9% of dryers have this feature.
  • Compatible with voice assistants
    This tumble dryer is compatible with voice assistants, which the average tumble dryer is not. 33.5% of dryers are voice assistant compatible.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This tumble dryer displays consumption statistics, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.2% of dryers show consumption data.
    The hOn app provides real-time consumption statistics and reports to help improve usage habits, while sending maintenance reminders to maintain performance and extend appliance life.
  • 3.6% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (296,361 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    296,361 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 3.9% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (58.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    58.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 14% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (38.7 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    38.7 kg vs 45 kg
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 59.2% of dryers feature a special drum design.
  • Does not support gentle drying
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 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.
  • 13.1% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.16 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 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.
  • 7.4% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.16 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 65.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (260 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    260 min vs 194.5 min
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 13.1% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.16 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 7.4% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.16 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 1 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (66 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    66 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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+++
  • Does not support gentle drying
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 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.
  • 65.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (260 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    260 min vs 194.5 min
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 59.2% of dryers feature a special drum design.
  • 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.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 0.1% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    85 cm vs 84.9 cm

Verdict

Candy Smart Pro CSO3 H9A2TE-80 includes 15 drying programs, a 9 kg drum, and advanced options like guided drying, smart diagnosis, Scan & Dry, and consumption tracking through the hOn app. The Wi-Fi connectivity, memory function, and post-drying drum movement improve convenience and usability. Despite its modern features, it has a long 260-minute ECO cycle, lacks a drum light and inverter motor, and includes only a 2-year motor warranty. Noise levels reach 66 dB, and it does not support programs such as Hygiene, Duvet, or Baby.

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