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Electrolux RDH3874GDE review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£630Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Electrolux RDH3874GDE Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Electrolux RDH3874GDE
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 50% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 50% of tumble dryers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

▼Worse than 70%
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

6.2

Design

▼Worse than 57%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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 52% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

▲Better than 52%
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Ranked #188 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Electrolux RDH3874GDE

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%

8.1

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

6.2

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.3
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
7 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 7 kg of laundry, which is less than 81.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 12.3% 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 30.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 38.3% 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
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
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
no
This tumble dryer does not include 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 RDH3874GDE 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 8.9% 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.
    1.74 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
  • 6.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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 52% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    8.6 vs 8.1
  • 6.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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 52% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    8.6 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.
  • 8.9% 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.
    1.74 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.
  • 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 an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 1 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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.
  • Does not have a child lock
    This tumble dryer does not include a child lock, while the average tumble dryer does. 94% of dryers include a child lock feature.
  • 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
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 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
  • 31.3% more expensive
    Electrolux RDH3874GDE is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£630 vs £480).
    £630 vs £480
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Electrolux RDH3874GDE has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.33 vs 7.6).
    7.33 vs 7.56
  • 1 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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 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
  • 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 an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a child lock
    This tumble dryer does not include a child lock, while the average tumble dryer does. 94% of dryers include a child lock 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
  • 6.6% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    47.96 kg vs 45 kg

Third-party reviews

What we like about Electrolux RDH3874GDE

  • An A++ energy rating and 211 kWh/year make it efficient to run.
  • The 118 L drum gives bulky items room to tumble.
  • Humidity sensors end the cycle when the load is dry.
  • The transparent door lets you check the load without opening it.
  • The delayed start can be set up to 20 h ahead.
  • Wool, duvet, outdoor and refresh programs cover special loads.

What we don't like about Electrolux RDH3874GDE

  • There is no child lock, so small children can open it mid-cycle.
  • At 7 kg the load is small for a big family.
  • At 66 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • At 47.96 kg it is heavy to move.

Verdict

With a 7 kg load, the Electrolux RDH3874GDE suits a couple or a small household better than a big family. It is a heat pump dryer with an inverter motor and an A++ rating, using 211 kWh/year. The 118 L drum and special drum design give bulky items such as duvets room to tumble. Humidity sensors end the cycle when the load is dry, which is kinder to clothes. The transparent door lets you check the load without opening it, and the delayed start can be set up to 20 h ahead. Wool, outdoor, duvet and refresh programs cover most jobs. The trade-off is that there is no child lock, so a curious toddler could open the door mid-cycle. It suits someone who dries everyday loads and wants an efficient dryer without extras.

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