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Green Blue GB405 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Drying technology:ventedCapacity:3 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):CInstallation type:self-standing

Green Blue GB405 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Green Blue GB405
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

75%

4.6

Technical score

25%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of tumble dryers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

5.4

Performance

30%

3.2

Features

25%

3.8

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 96%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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
â–² Better than 63% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

9.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 63%
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Ranked #384 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Green Blue GB405

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

35%

5.4

Performance

30%

3.2

Features

25%

3.8

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

4.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Drying technology
vented
This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than 90.1% of tumble dryers and equal to 9.9% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
3 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 3 kg of laundry, which is less than 94.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 3.2% 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)
C
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 91% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.1% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
5
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 5 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 93.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.1% 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
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
3
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 3 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 93.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 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
no
This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
no
This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers include 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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Green Blue GB405 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • 60.3% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (122227.9 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    122,227.875 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 31.9% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 29.9% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (59.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 16.9% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 62.2% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (17 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    17 kg vs 45 kg
  • 74.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (120 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    120 min vs 194.5 min
  • 3x cheaper
    Green Blue GB405 is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£160 vs £480).
    £160 vs £480
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 63% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    9.2

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 8.1
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • 74.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (120 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    120 min vs 194.5 min
  • 60.3% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (122227.9 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    122,227.875 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 31.9% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 29.9% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (59.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 16.9% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 62.2% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (17 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    17 kg vs 45 kg
  • 9 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (5 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    5 vs 14
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (3 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    3 vs 9
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump).
    vented vs heat pump
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • 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.
  • 5 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (3 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    3 kg vs 8 kg
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    Green Blue GB405 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (6.95 vs 7.6).
    6.95 vs 7.56
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump).
    vented vs heat pump
  • 5 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (3 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    3 kg vs 8 kg
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    C vs A+++
  • 9 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (5 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    5 vs 14
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • 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 prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling
    This tumble dryer does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling, while the average tumble dryer does. 91.1% of dryers include 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.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • 6 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (3 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    3 vs 9
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • No delayed start option
    This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option, while the average tumble dryer does. 92.8% of dryers have a delayed start option.
  • 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 (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Third-party reviews

What we like about Green Blue GB405

  • A transparent door lets you watch the clothes dry.
  • At 41.5 cm deep it fits shallow spaces.
  • Shirt and bed linen programs cover two common loads.
  • The timer can be set from 20 to 180 min.
  • It can be wall or rack mounted to save floor space.
  • At 17 kg it is light enough to move by hand.

What we don't like about Green Blue GB405

  • The vented design needs a duct to the outside.
  • Energy class G is the lowest rating, so running costs are high.
  • The 3 kg drum holds only small loads.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so it cannot be controlled from a phone.
  • Five programs limit how finely fabrics can be handled.

Verdict

The transparent door is the first thing you notice on the Green Blue GB405, a 3 kg vented dryer for a small home. At 41.5 cm deep it is shallow, and it can stand on a floor or be mounted on a rack or wall. A viewing window lets you watch the drying and stop it early if clothes are dry. Programs include shirt and bed linen settings. The 62 dB noise level is moderate, and at 17 kg it is light enough to move by hand. The trade-off is that it is vented, so it needs a duct to the outside, and its energy class is G, the lowest rating on the scale. It suits someone with small loads in a small flat who has a spot where a vent can go.

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