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Caple TDF1100 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:10 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Caple TDF1100 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

?

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

▼Worse than 59% of tumble dryers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▲Better than 62%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

9.0

Drying programs

10%

8.1

Design

▼Worse than 57%
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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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    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Caple TDF1100

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

9.0

Drying programs

10%

8.1

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.8
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
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)
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: <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
?
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
9
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 9 features which is more than the n. of features of 36.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 15.1% 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
?
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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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Caple TDF1100 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.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this 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.
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 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.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby program.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this 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.
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 4 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (34 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    34 min vs 30 min
  • 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+++
  • 6.7% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48 kg vs 45 kg
  • 20% higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (282 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    282 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 20% higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (84.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    84.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 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+++
  • 20% higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (282 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    282 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 20% higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (84.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    84.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 4 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (34 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    34 min vs 30 min
  • 6.7% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48 kg vs 45 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Caple TDF1100

  • The 10 kg capacity handles a large family wash in one cycle.
  • Humidity sensors stop the cycle when the clothes are dry.
  • The large porthole door makes loading bulky bedding easier.
  • Bidirectional drum movement helps the load dry evenly.
  • Wool, outdoor and bed linen programs cover common loads.
  • A delayed start and a child lock are both included.

What we don't like about Caple TDF1100

  • At 65 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • At 48 kg it is hard to move.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be built into a cupboard.
  • Its 282 kWh a year is the highest use in this group.

Verdict

Families with a lot of washing will like the 10 kg capacity of the Caple TDF1100, a budget heat pump dryer that takes a big load in one go. Humidity sensors stop the cycle once the clothes are dry, and bidirectional drum movement turns the load both ways to help it dry evenly. The large porthole door makes it easier to load bulky bedding. Wool, outdoor and bed linen programs cover the common jobs, and the door hinge can be reversed for either side of a kitchen. It is rated A++ and uses 282 kWh a year. At 65 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room, and at 48 kg it is hard to move. It suits a large household that washes often and does not mind a bit of noise.

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