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Hoover HREC9TE review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£320Drying technology:condenserCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Hoover HREC9TE Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover HREC9TE
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

75%

7.0

Technical score

25%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of tumble dryers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–²Better than 56%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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Score components

35%

4.9

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

8.3

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 60%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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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7.0

Mark 8.5 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.3

Rating

30%

9.1

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 82%
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Ranked #280 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Hoover HREC9TE

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

35%

4.9

Performance

30%

8.4

Features

25%

8.3

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.7
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
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
125 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 125 L, which is larger than 78.4% of tumble dryers and equal to 20.1% 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)
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
14
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 14 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 40.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.3% of tumble dryers.
N. of downloadable programs
40
Market range: <0 – >40
This tumble dryer has 40 downloadable programs which is more than the n. of downloadable programs of 82.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 17% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
yes
This tumble dryer offers 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
15
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 15 features which is more than the n. of features of 73.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.1% 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
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
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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Hoover HREC9TE vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 6 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    15 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.
  • 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.
  • 40 more downloadable programs
    This tumble dryer supports more downloadable programs than the average tumble dryer (40 vs 0). The average dryer offers 0 downloadable programs.
    40 vs 0
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 50% cheaper
    Hoover HREC9TE is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£320 vs £480).
    £320 vs £480
  • 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
  • 8.7% larger drum
    This tumble dryer has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (125 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    125 L vs 115 L
  • 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
  • 40 more downloadable programs
    This tumble dryer supports more downloadable programs than the average tumble dryer (40 vs 0). The average dryer offers 0 downloadable programs.
    40 vs 0
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 6 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    15 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This tumble dryer supports Bluetooth, while the average tumble dryer does not. 13.8% of dryers have Bluetooth support.
  • 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.
  • 24% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (34.2 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    34.2 kg vs 45 kg
  • 1.2% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (303960 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    303,960 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 2.59x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.71x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.18 kWh vs 1.91 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
  • 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.
  • 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 duvet program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does. 52.8% of dryers have this program.
  • 13.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 82% of models

    7.0

    Mark 8.5 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    9.1

    Popularity

    7.0 vs 8.1
  • 2.59x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.71x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (5.2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    5.18 kWh vs 1.91 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
  • 3 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (68 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    68 dB vs 65 dB
  • Worse water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    C vs B
  • 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+++
  • 2.62x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (616 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    616 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.62x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (184.8 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    184.8 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 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 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 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
  • 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

What we like about Hoover HREC9TE

  • The 125 L drum takes a big load of 9 kg.
  • The fast function finishes a small load in 30 min.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you control it from your phone.
  • The water tank in the door means no outside hose is needed.
  • At 34.2 kg it is easy to move for a machine this size.
  • A selectable drying level lets you choose how dry the clothes end up.

What we don't like about Hoover HREC9TE

  • At 68 dB it is loud enough to notice in a quiet flat.
  • 616 kWh a year is a high figure for a dryer.
  • A full load uses 5.18 kWh per cycle, which adds up quickly.
  • Water recovery class C means it collects less water from the air.

Verdict

A 125 L drum that takes 9 kg of washing is the main reason to look at the Hoover HREC9TE. It is a condenser dryer, so it needs no hose to the outside, and it has a water tank in the door instead. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth let you control the dryer from your phone. The fast function finishes a small load in 30 min, and the drying level is yours to pick. At 34.2 kg it is easy to move for a machine this size. The trade-off is running costs and noise. It uses 616 kWh a year and 5.18 kWh on a full load, and at 68 dB it is loud. It suits a household with a steady flow of washing and a place where the noise will not bother anyone.

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