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LG RH80M3AV6R Review:Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.
7.2
Overall score
Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the dryer's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best dryers on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components
70%
6.8
Technical score
30%
8.3
User score
â–¼Worse than 61% of tumble-dryers
6.8
Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the dryer's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, drying programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare dryers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components
35%
7.2
Performance
30%
4.8
Features
25%
8.6
Drying programs
10%
6.5
Design
â–¼Worse than 61% of tumble-dryers
8.3
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the dryer.
When it matters
When you want to know how a dryer performs in everyday use and how reliable it is according to user reviews.
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the dryer.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
LG RH80M3AV6R has a popularity of 7.7 points, which is higher than 54.8% of dryers.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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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Score components:
60%
7.2
Overall score
40%
7.4
Price
7.3
Brand name
LG
Drying technology
heat pump
Drying technology
heat pump
This tumble dryer uses heat pump drying technology which is more advanced than the technology of 29.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 70.8% of tumble dryers.
The Dual Inverter heat pump optimizes energy use by controlling compression speed through different drying phases, reducing consumption by 32%.
Capacity
8Â kg
Capacity
8 kg
This tumble dryer has a capacity of 8 kg which is larger than the capacity of 17.6% of tumble dryers and equal to the capacity of 43.4% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 38.4% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class
A++
Energy efficiency class
A++
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class which is better than that of 32.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 35.5% of tumble dryers.
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
1.88Â kWh
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
1.88 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes 1.88 kWh per full load, which is less than 54.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.8% of tumble dryers.
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
1.1Â kWh
Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
1.1 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load, which is less than 48.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 2.6% of tumble dryers.
Annual energy consumption
235Â kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
235 kWh/year
This tumble dryer has an annual energy consumption of 235 kWh/year kWh which is lower than 49.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 7.6% of tumble dryers.
Annual energy cost
70.5 £/year
Annual energy cost
70.5 £/year
The annual energy cost of this tumble dryer is 70.5 £/year, which is lower than the energy cost of 49.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 7.6% of tumble dryers.
Water recovery efficiency class
B
Water recovery efficiency class
B
This tumble dryer has a water recovery efficiency class B which is better than the class of 9.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 67.3% of tumble dryers.
Noise level
65Â dB
Noise level
65 dB
This tumble dryer has a noise level of 65 dB, which is quieter than 38.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 27.2% of tumble dryers.
Motor warranty
2Â year/s
Motor warranty
2 year/s
The motor warranty of this tumble dryer is 2 year/s which is shorter than the motor warranty of 32.1% of tumble dryers and equal to the motor warranty of 67.9% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
15
N. of drying programs
15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 61.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 33.6% of tumble dryers.
This tumble dryer has 0 downloadable programs which is fewer than the n. of downloadable programs of 28% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 72% of tumble dryers.
Temperature selection
yes
Temperature selection
yes
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 40.2% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Low temperature selection button only
Selectable drying times
yes
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 150 min
Selectable drying level
yes
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 93.6%.
Extra, Cupboard Ready, Iron Ready
Duration of ECO cycle
179Â min
Duration of ECO cycle
179 min
The ECO cycle duration of this tumble dryer is 179 min minutes, which is shorter than the duration of 55.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 2.4% of tumble dryers.
Fast cycle duration
34Â min
Fast cycle duration
34 min
The fast cycle duration of this tumble dryer is 34 min minutes, which is longer than the duration of 60.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1% of tumble dryers.
Fast function
no
Fast function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a rapid drying function. 11.3% of tumble dryers have a rapid drying function.
Wool program
yes
Wool program
yes
This tumble dryer includes a Wool program. 88.7% of tumble dryers include a Wool program.
Outdoor/Sport program
yes
Outdoor/Sport program
yes
This tumble dryer has an Outdoor/Sport program. 80.9% of tumble dryers have an Outdoor/Sport program.
Shirt program
yes
Shirt program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Shirt program. 74.5% of tumble dryers include a Shirt program.
Jeans program
no
Jeans program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Jeans program. 50.5% of tumble dryers a Jeans program.
Duvet program
yes
Duvet program
yes
This tumble dryer offers a Duvet program. 48.2% of tumble dryers offer a Duvet program.
Bed linen program
no
Bed linen program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Bed Linen program. 37.6% of tumble dryers have a Bed Linen program.
Allergen program
no
Allergen program
no
This tumble dryer does not have an allergen program. 31.4% of tumble dryers have an allergen program.
Hygiene program
yes
Hygiene program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program. 33.5% of tumble dryers include a Hygiene program.
Baby program
yes
Baby program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Baby program. 24.2% of tumble dryers a Baby program.
Refresh program
yes
Refresh program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Refresh program. 79.9% of tumble dryers offer a Refresh program.
Silent mode/program
no
Silent mode/program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a silent mode/program. 25.3% of tumble dryers have a silent mode/program.
Mini load function
no
Mini load function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a mini load function. 5.9% of tumble dryers include a Mini load function.
Gentle drying
yes
Gentle drying
yes
This tumble dryer supports gentle drying. 51.5% of tumble dryers support gentle drying.
Delicate
Post-drying drum movement
yes
Post-drying drum movement
yes
This tumble dryer prevents wrinkles with post-dry tumbling. 89.7% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Anti-crease
Bidirectional drum movement
no
Bidirectional drum movement
no
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional motion. 63.9% of tumble dryers use this technology.
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N. of advanced features
7
N. of advanced features
7
This tumble dryer has 7 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 74.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 14% of tumble dryers.
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 42.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
Humidity sensors
yes
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 88.9% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Dry sensor (detects clothing moisture and automatically adjusts drying time for best performance)
Delayed start option
yes
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.5% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
23Â h
Maximum delayed start
23 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 23 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 73.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.9% of tumble dryers.
Pause & Add option
yes
Pause & Add option
yes
This tumble dryer has a pause & add option. 94.3% of tumble dryers have this feature.
ECO function
no
ECO function
no
This tumble dryer does not include an ECO function. 12.9% of tumble dryers have this function.
ECO indicator
no
ECO indicator
no
This tumble dryer lacks an ECO indicator. 20.9% of tumble dryers include an ECO indicator.
Wi-Fi
no
Wi-Fi
no
This tumble dryer does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 26% of tumble dryers have Wi-Fi.
NFC
no
NFC
no
This tumble dryer lacks NFC connectivity. 8.5% of tumble dryers have NFC connectivity.
Bluetooth
no
Bluetooth
no
This tumble dryer does not have Bluetooth connectivity. 13.1% of tumble dryers have Bluetooth connectivity.
App name
-
Compatible with voice assistants
no
Compatible with voice assistants
no
This tumble dryer is not compatible with voice assistants. 33.8%.
AI technology
no
AI technology
no
This tumble dryer does not support AI-based features. 5.7% of tumble dryers support AI-based features.
Memory function
no
Memory function
no
This tumble dryer cannot save settings to memory. 31.7% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Guided dry
no
Guided dry
no
This tumble dryer does not provide interactive drying guidance. 28.4% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Consumption statistics
no
Consumption statistics
no
This tumble dryer does not show consumption statistics. 33.2% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Smart diagnosis
no
Smart diagnosis
no
This tumble dryer cannot self-diagnose issues. 32.7% of tumble dryers have smart diagnosis.
Scan & Dry function
no
Scan & Dry function
no
This tumble dryer lacks a Scan & Dry function. 13.1% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Smart pairing
no
Smart pairing
no
This tumble dryer cannot be paired with a washing machine. 22.2% of tumble dryers include this pairing capability.
Additional feature 1
-
Additional feature 2
-
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Installation type
self-standing
Loading type
front-loading
Display
yes
Display
yes
This tumble dryer has a display. 93.6% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 93% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
Water recovery system
water tank (top)
Special drum design
no
Special drum design
no
This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design. 54.1% of tumble dryers have a special drum design.
Special filter type
?
Self-cleaning filter
no
Self-cleaning filter
no
This tumble dryer lacks a self-cleaning filter. 2.6% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Self-cleaning condenser
no
Self-cleaning condenser
no
This tumble dryer does not include a self-cleaning condenser. 9% of tumble dryers include a self-cleaning condenser.
Interior light
yes
Interior light
yes
This tumble dryer has a built-in drum light. 46.1% of tumble dryers have an interior light.
Transparent door
yes
Transparent door
yes
This tumble dryer features a transparent door. 85.1% of tumble dryers have a transparent door.
Door hinge
right
Reversible door
no
Reversible door
no
This tumble dryer does not have a reversible door. 24% of tumble dryers a reversible door.
Drying rack included
no
Drying rack included
no
This tumble dryer lacks a drying rack. 11.9% of tumble dryers include a drying rack.
Width
60Â cm
Width
60 cm
This tumble dryer has a width of 60 cm, which is larger than 86.1% of tumble dryers and equal to 14% of tumble dryers.
Depth
61Â cm
Depth
61 cm
This tumble dryer has a depth of 61 cm, which is larger than 50.4% of tumble dryers and equal to 1.3% of tumble dryers.
Height
85Â cm
Height
85 cm
This tumble dryer has a height of 85 cm, which is larger than 51.4% of tumble dryers and equal to 46.3% of tumble dryers.
Volume
311,100 cm³
Volume
311,100 cm³
This tumble dryer has a volume of 311,100 cm³, which is larger than 66.2% of tumble dryers and equal to 0.3% of tumble dryers.
Weight
48Â kg
Weight
48 kg
This tumble dryer weighs 48 kg which is heavier than 60% of tumble dryers and equal to 4.1% of tumble dryers.
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LG RH80M3AV6R vs the average tumble dryer
1 more drying programs
N. of drying programs
15
This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 40.2% of dryers provide temperature selection.
Low temperature selection button only
Hygiene program
Hygiene program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.5% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
Baby program
Baby program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 24.2% of dryers feature a Baby program.
Duvet program
Duvet program
yes
This tumble dryer has a Duvet program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.2% of dryers have this program.
Has an interior light
Interior light
yes
This tumble dryer includes an interior light, while the average tumble dryer does not. 46.1% of dryers have interior drum lighting.
2.6% lower energy consumption for full loads
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
1.88 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.9 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
1.88 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
2.6% lower energy consumption for full loads
Energy consumption per cycle at full load
1.88 kWh
This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.9 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
1.88 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
1 more drying programs
N. of drying programs
15
This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 63.9% of dryers use this technology.
Does not have a special drum design
Special drum design
no
This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 54.1% of dryers feature a special drum design.
0.7% wider
Width
60 cm
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 have a jeans program
Jeans program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does. 50.5% of dryers have this program.
1 h shorter maximum delayed start
Maximum delayed start
23 h
This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (23 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
23 h vs 24 h
0.8% larger volume
Volume
311,100 cm³
This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (311100 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
311,100 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
4 min longer fast cycle duration
Fast cycle duration
34 min
This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (34 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
34 min vs 30 min
18.4% more expensive
LG RH80M3AV6R is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£580 vs £490).
£580 vs £490
3.5% worse value for money
LG RH80M3AV6R has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.29 vs 7.5).
7.29 vs 7.55
Worse energy efficiency class
Energy efficiency class
A++
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+++
Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
Bidirectional drum movement
no
This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 63.9% of dryers use this technology.
Does not have a jeans program
Jeans program
no
This tumble dryer does not have a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does. 50.5% of dryers have this program.
4 min longer fast cycle duration
Fast cycle duration
34 min
This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (34 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
34 min vs 30 min
2 fewer advanced features
N. of advanced features
7
This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (7 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (23 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
23 h vs 24 h
Does not have a special drum design
Special drum design
no
This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 54.1% of dryers feature a special drum design.
0.7% wider
Width
60 cm
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
0.8% larger volume
Volume
311,100 cm³
This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (311100 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
311,100 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
Door hinge
right
This tumble dryer has a right door hinge, while the average tumble dryer has reversible.
right vs reversible
0.1% higher height
Height
85 cm
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
6.7% heavier
Weight
48 kg
This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
The LG RH80M3AV6R heat pump tumble dryer provides balanced energy conservation and advanced hygienic laundry care designed for modern family homes. Featuring an eight-kilogram capacity drum and an economical A++ energy efficiency rating consuming 235 kilowatt-hours per year at 65 decibels, it delivers consistent utility savings. LG's Sensor Dry technology utilizes intelligent internal sensors to track moisture levels and drum temperature continuously, automatically ending the cycle once target dryness is reached to safeguard garments from fiber shrinkage and thermal stress. The dedicated Allergy Care hygiene cycle elevates interior warmth to eliminate up to 99.9% of dust mites and common household allergens. Outfitted with fifteen versatile programs including duvet, wool, and a rapid 34-minute cycle, alongside bright interior drum illumination, a 23-hour delay timer, and Pause & Add capability, it ensures dependable day-to-day convenience.
