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Electrolux EDI618A5BO review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£430Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Electrolux EDI618A5BO Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Electrolux EDI618A5BO
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components

75%

7.5

Technical score

25%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 63% of tumble dryers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

▲Better than 73%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.2

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 58%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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
▲ Better than 57% of models

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

7.7

Popularity

▲Better than 57%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Electrolux EDI618A5BO

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

35%

8.4

Performance

30%

6.2

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

7.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

8.0
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
118 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 118 L, which is larger than 52.3% of tumble dryers and equal to 17% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has 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 69.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 30.7% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
?
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
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.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
10
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 10 features which is more than the n. of features of 51.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.7% of tumble dryers.
Laundry detection system
yes
This tumble dryer includes 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
20 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 20 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 78% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.4% 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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Electrolux EDI618A5BO vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 25% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.81 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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.
  • 22% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.49 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Includes an ECO function
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 21.5% of dryers include an ECO function.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    10 vs 9
  • 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.
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    ▲ Better than 57% of models

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    7.7

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 8.1
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 25% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.81 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 22% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.49 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.6% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (118 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    118 L vs 115 L
  • 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 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.
  • Includes an ECO function
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 21.5% of dryers include an ECO function.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    10 vs 9
  • 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.
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Worse water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    C vs B
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323210.8 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 2 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • 4.8% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 4 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (20 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 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
  • Worse water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    C vs B
  • 2 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (67 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    67 dB vs 65 dB
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 4 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (20 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    20 h vs 24 h
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323210.8 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.8% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.8 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Electrolux EDI618A5BO

  • A heat pump dries the load without venting hot air into the room.
  • The 8 kg drum takes a large family load in one go.
  • Humidity sensors stop the cycle once the clothes are dry.
  • A delayed start lets you set the cycle for later.
  • It is self-standing, so it needs no cabinet or built-in space.
  • An inverter motor is fitted.

What we don't like about Electrolux EDI618A5BO

  • 67 dB is clearly audible in a kitchen.
  • At 47 kg it is hard to move around.
  • Energy efficiency class C is not one of the top grades.
  • Water recovery is rated C, not a top grade.

Verdict

Eight kilograms of laundry fits in the Electrolux EDI618A5BO, a heat pump dryer for households that run a dryer most days. Humidity sensors end the cycle when the load is dry, so clothes are less likely to be over-dried. A delayed start lets you set the cycle for later in the day. An inverter motor and a special drum design sit alongside the heat pump. Energy efficiency and water recovery are both rated C. The trade-off is noise: at 67 dB it is clearly audible in a kitchen, so a utility room or garage suits it better than a bedroom. At 47 kg it is not a machine to move often. It suits a family with a steady stream of washing that wants a self-standing dryer with automatic humidity control.

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