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LG RC8055AH1Z review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£320Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

LG RC8055AH1Z Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

LG RC8055AH1Z
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

75%

6.9

Technical score

25%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% of tumble dryers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 64% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

5.8

Features

25%

8.0

Drying programs

10%

5.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 64%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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 83% of models

6.9

Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.0

Rating

30%

7.5

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 83%
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Ranked #293 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer LG RC8055AH1Z

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

5.8

Features

25%

8.0

Drying programs

10%

5.3

Design

6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.6
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
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)
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
14
Market range: <9 – >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.
Cotton, Mixed Fabrics, Easy Care, Duvets/Bedding, Jeans, Skin Care, Refresh (See Note), Sportswear, Quick Dry, Delicates, Wool, Rack Dry, Cool Down, Warm
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.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Extra dry, Very dry, Cupboard dry, Slightly damp, Iron dry
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N. of advanced features
10
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 10 features which is more than the n. of features of 51.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.7% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, 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.
Sensor Dry (triple sensor monitoring)
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
19 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 19 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 87.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.7% 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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LG RC8055AH1Z vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    10 vs 9
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
    The self-cleaning condenser eliminates manual cleaning while maintaining high performance, though cleaning frequency and effectiveness may vary based on load size, initial moisture, and operating environment.
  • Has a drying rack
    This tumble dryer includes a drying rack, while the average tumble dryer lacks one. 9.9% of dryers come with a drying rack.
  • 50% cheaper
    LG RC8055AH1Z is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£320 vs £480).
    £320 vs £480
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • 3.7% 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.
    1.04 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Memory function, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    10 vs 9
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
    The self-cleaning condenser eliminates manual cleaning while maintaining high performance, though cleaning frequency and effectiveness may vary based on load size, initial moisture, and operating environment.
  • Has a drying rack
    This tumble dryer includes a drying rack, while the average tumble dryer lacks one. 9.9% of dryers come with a drying rack.
  • 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.
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 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.
  • 14.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.9

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.9 vs 8.1
  • 6.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (326,400 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    326,400 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 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.
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • 28.9% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (58 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    58 kg vs 45 kg
  • 14.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models

    6.9

    Mark 7.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.0

    Rating

    30%

    7.5

    Popularity

    6.9 vs 8.1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (19 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    19 h vs 24 h
  • 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.
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 6.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (326,400 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    326,400 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • 5.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (64 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    64 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 28.9% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (58 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    58 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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

Verdict

The LG RC8055AH1Z heat pump tumble dryer pairs premium Korean convenience features with exceptional moisture recovery and intelligent maintenance automation for busy family households. Operating in the economical A++ energy efficiency class, this freestanding eight-kilogram machine consumes 230 kilowatt-hours per year at a steady 65-decibel sound rating. A standout technological highlight is the automatic self-cleaning condenser, which repeatedly flushes lint away using collected condensation water during operation, preserving peak thermal efficiency without requiring manual brushing. It achieves top-tier Class A condensation efficiency, keeping surrounding utility spaces dry and mold-free. An integrated interior drum light illuminates the chamber during loading, while Smart Diagnosis enables instant troubleshooting via smartphone acoustics. Outfitted with fourteen versatile drying cycles including wool, denim, and a 30-minute quick cycle, alongside a dedicated silent mode and 19-hour delay timer, it delivers remarkable everyday ease.

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