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Hisense DCGE801 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£360Drying technology:condenserCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Hisense DCGE801 Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Hisense DCGE801
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

75%

5.8

Technical score

25%

8.8

User score

▼Worse than 83% 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

▼Worse than 71%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components

35%

4.7

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.5

Drying programs

10%

6.0

Design

▼Worse than 89%
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
▲ Better than 63% of models

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

8.3

Popularity

▲Better than 63%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Hisense DCGE801

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

35%

4.7

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

7.5

Drying programs

10%

6.0

Design

5.8
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.3
Drying technology
condenser
This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than 74.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 15.3% 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
?
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)
B
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 74.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.5% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
11
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 11 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 70.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 11.6% of tumble dryers.
Cotton, Mix (Mixed laundry/Synthetics), Wool, Delicates, Air Refresh, Down Wear, Baby Care (Baby clothes), Sportswear, Shirts, Dry (Timed drying program), Bedding
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
yes
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Low temperature selection button only
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
30 - 90 min
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, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, 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.
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
24 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 24 h which is longer than the maximum delayed start of 25.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 74.5% 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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Hisense DCGE801 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • 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.
  • 49.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (145 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    145 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 8.1
  • 12% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (39.6 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    39.6 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 63% of models

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.3

    Popularity

    8.8 vs 8.1
  • 33.3% cheaper
    Hisense DCGE801 is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£360 vs £480).
    £360 vs £480
  • 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
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • 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.
  • 49.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (145 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    145 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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.
  • 12% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (39.6 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    39.6 kg vs 45 kg
  • 3 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton, Mix (Mixed laundry/Synthetics), Wool, Delicates, Air Refresh, Down Wear, Baby Care (Baby clothes), Sportswear, Shirts, Dry (Timed drying program), Bedding
    11 vs 14
  • 2.49x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.75 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.35x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.54 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 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.
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318,750 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    318,750 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Hisense DCGE801 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.58
  • 2.49x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.75 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.35x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.54 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 2.39x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (561 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    561 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.39x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (168.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    168.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 3 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton, Mix (Mixed laundry/Synthetics), Wool, Delicates, Air Refresh, Down Wear, Baby Care (Baby clothes), Sportswear, Shirts, Dry (Timed drying program), Bedding
    11 vs 14
  • 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.
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318,750 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    318,750 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 2.6% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (62.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    62.5 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

Third-party reviews

Verdict

The Hisense DCGE801 condenser tumble dryer delivers swift drying cycles, advanced moisture recovery, and gentle garment tumbling engineered for active family homes. Featuring an eight-kilogram capacity drum behind a solid front door, this freestanding appliance operates in energy efficiency class B, consuming 561 kilowatt-hours annually at a quiet 65 decibels. Notably, it achieves the highest class A condensation efficiency rating, capturing humidity exceptionally well inside its water reservoir to prevent muggy dampness from accumulating in laundry rooms. The specialized WaveActive drum pattern works in tandem with bidirectional drum rotation, continuously alternating tumbling directions to loosen heavy bedding and prevent knotting while smoothing out wrinkles. Integrated electronic humidity and load sensors tailor drying duration precisely to protect delicate fabrics from thermal stress. Outfitted with eleven programs including baby clothes, duvets, sportswear, and air refreshing, it provides dependable daily practicality.

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