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Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£700Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

75%

7.5

Technical score

25%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 63% of tumble dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.6

Drying programs

10%

6.4

Design

â–²Better than 56%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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 57% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

8.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 57%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

6.0

Features

25%

7.6

Drying programs

10%

6.4

Design

7.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

7.4
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
118 L
Market range: <110 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
12
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 12 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 60.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.6% of tumble dryers.
Cotoni Eco, Cotoni, Sintetici, Delicati, Piumini, Refresh, Seta, Lana, Outdoor, Hygiene, Lenzuola XL, Misti XL
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.
10 - 120 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry
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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, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, 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.
DelicateCare System (adjusts temperature and drum movement to protect clothes from shrinkage, comparable to flat drying for wool)
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
SmartSense system (precisely detects moisture levels for uniform drying without over-drying or shrinkage)
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
?
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Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 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.
  • 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.
    DelicateCare System (adjusts temperature and drum movement to protect clothes from shrinkage, comparable to flat drying for wool)
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • 20.4% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.9 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.86 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
    The Hygiene cycle disinfects items like duvets, pillows, and clothing by drying at over 60°C, removing up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.
  • 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
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    The Extra Silent function maintains drying performance while operating quietly at slower speeds with extended cycle times.
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    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 57% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.2

    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.
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • 20.4% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.9 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.86 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.68 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
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
    The Hygiene cycle disinfects items like duvets, pillows, and clothing by drying at over 60°C, removing up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    The Extra Silent function maintains drying performance while operating quietly at slower speeds with extended cycle times.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
    The XL Bedding and XL Mixed programs effectively dry larger loads in a single cycle, saving time and energy.
  • 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.
    DelicateCare System (adjusts temperature and drum movement to protect clothes from shrinkage, comparable to flat drying for wool)
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    10 vs 9
  • More advanced extra feature
    This tumble dryer offers CycloneCare system, which is more advanced than the average tumble dryer (CycloneCare system vs Elevated door).
    The CycloneCare system uses spiral airflow and dedicated sensors to perfectly dry all fabrics - even tough spots like pockets and thick seams.
    CycloneCare system vs Elevated door
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotoni Eco, Cotoni, Sintetici, Delicati, Piumini, Refresh, Seta, Lana, Outdoor, Hygiene, Lenzuola XL, Misti XL
    12 vs 14
  • 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 a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 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
  • 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
  • 45.8% more expensive
    Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£700 vs £480).
    £700 vs £480
  • 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
  • 45.8% more expensive
    Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£700 vs £480).
    £700 vs £480
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotoni Eco, Cotoni, Sintetici, Delicati, Piumini, Refresh, Seta, Lana, Outdoor, Hygiene, Lenzuola XL, Misti XL
    12 vs 14
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (323,210.8 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 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
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right 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
  • 7.8% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48.5 kg vs 45 kg

Third-party reviews

Verdict

Electrolux EW9HY393 PerfectCare 900 integrates GentleCare, SmartSense, and CycloneCare systems to ensure fabric protection, uniform drying, and efficiency across its 9 kg capacity. Its A+++ energy class, 1.68 kWh full-load consumption, and 63 dB noise level reflect a strong focus on performance and sustainability. Programs like Hygiene, XL Bedding, and Woolmark-certified wool care add versatility, while features such as bidirectional drum motion and anti-crease tumbling help reduce wrinkles. On the downside, it lacks a self-cleaning filter, has only 12 drying programs, and doesn't support Wi-Fi or smart diagnostics.

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