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Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410Drying technology:condenserCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+Installation type:self-standing

Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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 57% of models
Score components

75%

7.5

Technical score

25%

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User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 57% of tumble dryers
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–²Better than 73%
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 59% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 59%
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User score

User score
8.1/ 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
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.1, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £410
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX

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 59% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

7.6

Features

25%

8.8

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.0
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
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
80 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 80 L, which is smaller than 97.7% of tumble dryers.
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)
A+
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 69.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.7% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
15
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 57% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 34.7% of tumble dryers.
All In One, Dark & Colored, Whites, Cotton, Shirts, Jeans, Synthetics, Waterproof Fabrics, Sports, Down Jackets, Wool, Anti-Allergy, XXL, Anti-Odor, One Fi Extra
N. of downloadable programs
15
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 15 downloadable programs which is more than the n. of downloadable programs of 79.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3% 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.
Time cycle selection (can switch from automatic to programmed mode within 3 minutes of start, adding time in 10-minute intervals)
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe, Extra-Dry
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N. of advanced features
14
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 14 features which is more than the n. of features of 71.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.7% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Wi-Fi, NFC, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks 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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Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (14 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Wi-Fi, NFC, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    14 vs 9
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    All In One, Dark & Colored, Whites, Cotton, Shirts, Jeans, Synthetics, Waterproof Fabrics, Sports, Down Jackets, Wool, Anti-Allergy, XXL, Anti-Odor, One Fi Extra
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
    The automatic program can be switched to rapid mode within 3 minutes of cycle start, with increasing time options (30, 45, or 59 minutes) available through progressive button presses.
  • Can self-diagnose issues
    This tumble dryer supports smart diagnosis, while the average tumble dryer lacks this feature. 30.6% of dryers can self-diagnose issues.
  • 19.8% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (246,714.2 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    246,714.2 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this program.
  • 8 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (10 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    10 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    All In One, Dark & Colored, Whites, Cotton, Shirts, Jeans, Synthetics, Waterproof Fabrics, Sports, Down Jackets, Wool, Anti-Allergy, XXL, Anti-Odor, One Fi Extra
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
    The automatic program can be switched to rapid mode within 3 minutes of cycle start, with increasing time options (30, 45, or 59 minutes) available through progressive button presses.
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this 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.
    The XXL Load program dries large items like curtains, sheets, and tablecloths while minimizing tangles and folds through specialized drum movements.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 15 more downloadable programs
    This tumble dryer supports more downloadable programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 0). The average dryer offers 0 downloadable programs.
    15 vs 0
  • 5 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (14 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Wi-Fi, NFC, Compatible with voice assistants, Memory function, Consumption statistics, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Fast function, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    14 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Can self-diagnose issues
    This tumble dryer supports smart diagnosis, while the average tumble dryer lacks this feature. 30.6% of dryers can self-diagnose issues.
  • Includes NFC connectivity
    This tumble dryer includes NFC connectivity, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 6.5% of dryers include NFC connectivity.
  • Can save settings to memory
    This tumble dryer can save drying settings to memory, which the average tumble dryer cannot. 29.9% of dryers have this feature.
  • Compatible with voice assistants
    This tumble dryer is compatible with voice assistants, which the average tumble dryer is not. 33.5% of dryers are voice assistant compatible.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This tumble dryer displays consumption statistics, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.2% of dryers show consumption data.
  • 19.8% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (246,714.2 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    246,714.2 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 20% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (48.7 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    48.7 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 15.6% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (38 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    38 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 30.4% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (80 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    80 L vs 115 L
  • 17.8% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.25 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 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.
  • 11.1% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 30.4% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (80 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    80 L vs 115 L
  • 17.8% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.25 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 11.1% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.2 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 support gentle drying
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 49.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (244 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    244 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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 (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

Verdict

The Hoover DXW4H7A1TCEX slimline tumble dryer delivers space-saving convenience, connected smart control, and balanced energy thrift tailored for compact urban homes. Featuring an unusually shallow depth of just 48.7 centimeters, this freestanding seven-kilogram appliance fits effortlessly into narrow laundry alcoves and tighter apartment utility closets. Its 80-liter drum utilizes bidirectional rotation and post-cycle tumbling to keep garments free from troublesome tangles and creases. Certified in energy efficiency class A+ with an annual power demand of 269 kilowatt-hours at 67 decibels, it is backed by an impressive ten-year motor warranty. Connectivity via Wi-Fi and NFC syncs seamlessly with the Hoover Wizard smartphone app, unlocking fifteen downloadable specialized cycles and diagnostic tools. The signature AquaVision door-mounted reservoir enables effortless water emptying, complemented by delay start and Pause & Add.

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