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Infiniton SD-A82I review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£300Drying technology:condenserCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Infiniton SD-A82I Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Infiniton SD-A82I
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 86% of models
Score components

75%

5.9

Technical score

25%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 86% of tumble dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components

35%

4.4

Performance

30%

5.2

Features

25%

8.2

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 87%
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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~ £300
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Infiniton SD-A82I

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

35%

4.4

Performance

30%

5.2

Features

25%

8.2

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.4
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
16
Market range: <9 – >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.
Cotton (Extra, Normal, Easy Iron), Delicates, Mixed, Synthetics (Extra, Normal), Wool, Special (Jeans, Bed Linen, Sports, Shirts), My Cycle, Timed (Warm Air, Cold Air, Refresh)
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
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.
The Time button allows adjusting drying duration in 10-minute increments when using Warm, Cool, or Refresh programs.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
4 levels of dryness
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 64.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, 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
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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Infiniton SD-A82I 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.
    Cotton (Extra, Normal, Easy Iron), Delicates, Mixed, Synthetics (Extra, Normal), Wool, Special (Jeans, Bed Linen, Sports, Shirts), My Cycle, Timed (Warm Air, Cold Air, Refresh)
    16 vs 14
  • 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.
    My cycle
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    Silent mode
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 54.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (140 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    140 min vs 194.5 min
  • 60% cheaper
    Infiniton SD-A82I is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£300 vs £480).
    £300 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
  • 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.
    Cotton (Extra, Normal, Easy Iron), Delicates, Mixed, Synthetics (Extra, Normal), Wool, Special (Jeans, Bed Linen, Sports, Shirts), My Cycle, Timed (Warm Air, Cold Air, Refresh)
    16 vs 14
  • Has a silent mode/program
    This tumble dryer has a silent mode/program, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 25.1% of dryers have a silent mode/program.
    Silent mode
  • 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.
  • 54.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (140 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    140 min vs 194.5 min
  • 20 min shorter fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (10 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    10 min vs 30 min
  • 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.
    My cycle
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.48x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.73 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.36x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.55 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
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Post-drying drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • 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.
  • 2.48x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.73 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.36x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.55 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Post-drying drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • 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.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible
  • 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

Verdict

The Infiniton SD-A82I condenser tumble dryer provides practical eight-kilogram capacity, illuminated drum convenience, and swift drying turnarounds for budget-conscious family homes. Operating at 72 decibels, this freestanding model is backed by a reassuring three-year manufacturer warranty for dependable day-to-day operation. The machine is engineered for users prioritizing rapid results, featuring an ultra-fast 10-minute refresh option alongside a brisk 140-minute ECO cycle. Inside, a built-in interior drum light illuminates the cavity to prevent stray socks and small garments from being overlooked when unloading. With sixteen versatile programs accommodating woolens, delicates, and heavy bed linen, the dryer adapts effortlessly to varied household loads. Featuring an intuitive digital display, electronic humidity sensors, top condensation collection tank, delay start timer, and child lock, it offers accessible everyday laundry utility.

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