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Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 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 84% of models
Score components

75%

8.4

Technical score

25%

?

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

▲Better than 84% of tumble dryers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

★Better than 95%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

35%

8.0

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

9.1

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

▲Better than 85%
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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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    N/A~ £410
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

35%

8.0

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

9.1

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.5
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
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
111 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 111 L, which is smaller than 87.1% of tumble dryers and equal to 1.8% 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 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
16
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 16 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 91.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.3% 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
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
?
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 Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 2 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (16 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    16 vs 14
  • 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.
  • Has AI-based features
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 8.8% of dryers use AI technology.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • 11.8% better value for money
    Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80 has better value for money than the average tumble dryer (8.45 vs 7.6).
    8.45 vs 7.56
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4.6% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.03 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (16 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    16 vs 14
  • 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
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this program.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 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.
  • Has AI-based features
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 8.8% of dryers use AI technology.
  • 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 pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • Provides guided drying
    This tumble dryer provides guided drying, which the average tumble dryer does not. 27.9% of dryers include guided drying functionality.
  • 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.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This tumble dryer supports Bluetooth, while the average tumble dryer does not. 13.8% of dryers have Bluetooth support.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This tumble dryer features an ECO indicator, while the average tumble dryer does not. 20.5% of dryers have this indicator.
  • 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.
  • 0.2% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (59.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.5 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.
  • 3.5% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (111 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    111 L vs 115 L
  • 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.
  • 4.7% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 4.4% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (321151.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    321,151.25 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.3% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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
  • 3.5% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (111 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    111 L vs 115 L
  • 4.7% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 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 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 interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 4.4% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (321151.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    321,151.25 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.3% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80

  • Sixteen drying programs cover most fabrics and kinds of load.
  • Heat pump drying uses 2 kWh on a full load.
  • Humidity sensors stop the cycle when the clothes are dry.
  • At 62 dB it is quiet enough for a kitchen or utility room.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both built in.
  • Allergen and hygiene programs suit households with allergies.

What we don't like about Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80

  • The 111 L drum is small for duvets and other bulky items.
  • At 45 kg it is heavy to move.
  • Water recovery is class B, not the top grade.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be built into a cupboard.

Verdict

A choice of 16 programs is the main reason to look at the Hoover Pro Dry HBR 9N2BX-80, a budget heat pump dryer for a 9 kg load. On a full load it uses 2 kWh, and on a part load 1.03 kWh, which keeps running costs low. Humidity sensors stop the cycle once the clothes are dry, and allergen and hygiene programs suit households with allergies. It is quiet at 62 dB, and at 59.5 cm wide it fits a narrow utility room. AI technology is an unusual extra here, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both built in. The drum is small at 111 L, so duvets and bulky items may need two loads. It suits a buyer with a regular laundry load and a wish for many programs and quiet running.

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