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Infiniton SD-A7B review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Drying technology:ventedCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):CInstallation type:self-standing

Infiniton SD-A7B Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Infiniton SD-A7B
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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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Score components

75%

3.8

Technical score

25%

?

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

▼Worse than 99% of tumble dryers
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▼Worse than 97%
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 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
Score components

35%

3.9

Performance

30%

3.2

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

6.3

Design

▼Worse than 99%
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User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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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~ £260
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Infiniton SD-A7B

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 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
Score components:

35%

3.9

Performance

30%

3.2

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

6.3

Design

3.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.4
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
7 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
?
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
4
This tumble dryer has 4 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 96.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.5% of tumble dryers.
Cotton, Mixed, Synthetics, 1 Hour
N. of downloadable programs
0
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
no
This tumble dryer does not have 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%.
Extra, Normal, Minimum
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N. of advanced features
3
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.
Pause & Add option, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement
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
no
This tumble dryer lacks 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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Infiniton SD-A7B vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 1 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (3 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    3 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 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
  • 64.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (130 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    130 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 84.6% cheaper
    Infiniton SD-A7B is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£260 vs £480).
    £260 vs £480
  • 84.6% cheaper
    Infiniton SD-A7B is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£260 vs £480).
    £260 vs £480
  • 1 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (3 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    3 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • 64.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (130 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    130 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 10 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (4 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton, Mixed, Synthetics, 1 Hour
    4 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.
    Pause & Add option, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement
    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
  • 2.35x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.49 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.1x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.27 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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.
  • 18.5% worse value for money
    Infiniton SD-A7B has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (6.4 vs 7.6).
    6.4 vs 7.58
  • 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
  • 2.35x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.49 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.1x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.27 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 7 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (72 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    72 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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
  • 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+++
  • 2.17x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (510 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    510 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.17x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (153 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    153 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 10 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (4 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton, Mixed, Synthetics, 1 Hour
    4 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 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.
  • No adjustable drying times
    This tumble dryer does not allow adjustable drying times, which the average tumble dryer supports. 97.4% of dryers allow for adjustable drying times.
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 15 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (45 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    45 min vs 30 min
  • 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 refresh program
    This tumble dryer does not offer a Refresh program, while the average tumble dryer does. 83.2% of dryers include a Refresh 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.
    Pause & Add option, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement
    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.
  • Does not have a display
    This tumble dryer does not have a display, while the average tumble dryer does. 94.4% of dryers have a display.
  • 1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (61.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    61.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 0.5% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (309,206.6 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    309,206.625 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Verdict

The Infiniton SD-A7B vented tumble dryer provides standard seven-kilogram capacity, rapid exhaust drying, and straightforward mechanical operation for family households with external venting capability. Operating at 72 decibels, this 38-kilogram freestanding appliance is backed by a dependable three-year manufacturer warranty, expelling moisture-laden air directly outside with an annual energy consumption of 510 kilowatt-hours. Its standard 59.5 by 61.5-centimeter footprint houses a spacious drum that tumbles everyday clothing, towels, and bed linen smoothly to reduce wrinkling. The dryer is engineered with four purposeful drying programs, featuring a brisk 45-minute quick refresh cycle alongside an energy-conscious 130-minute ECO mode. Equipped with an integrated child safety lock, intuitive rotary dials, and a flexible exhaust hose, it delivers no-nonsense and accessible high-capacity laundry drying.

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