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Montpellier MVSD7W review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£280Drying technology:ventedCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):CInstallation type:self-standing

Montpellier MVSD7W Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Montpellier MVSD7W
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 91% of models
Score components

75%

4.9

Technical score

25%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of tumble dryers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

35%

3.9

Performance

30%

4.6

Features

25%

5.4

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 95%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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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â–² Better than 82% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

9.9

Popularity

â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Montpellier MVSD7W

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

35%

3.9

Performance

30%

4.6

Features

25%

5.4

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

4.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.1
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
Market range: <7 kg – >10 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
9
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 9 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 88.8% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.6% of tumble dryers.
Cotton (Extra, Standard, Less), Mix (Extra, Standard), Synthetics (Extra, Standard), Delicate, Refresh, Quick, Time (30 min, 40 min, 50 min, 60 min), Airing, Wool
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.
20 - 150 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
3 drying levels
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N. of advanced features
6
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 6 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 89.7% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 2.9% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, 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
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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Montpellier MVSD7W vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 9.8% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (277,389 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    277,389 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 1.1% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 8.9% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (55.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    55.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 31.1% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (31 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    31 kg vs 45 kg
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 82% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 8.1
  • 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
  • 49.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (145 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    145 min vs 194.5 min
  • 71.4% cheaper
    Montpellier MVSD7W is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£280 vs £480).
    £280 vs £480
  • 12.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 82% of models

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    9.9

    Popularity

    9.1 vs 8.1
  • 71.4% cheaper
    Montpellier MVSD7W is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£280 vs £480).
    £280 vs £480
  • 49.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (145 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    145 min vs 194.5 min
  • 1.1% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 9.8% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (277,389 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    277,389 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.9% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (55.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    55.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 31.1% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (31 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    31 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
  • 5 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (9 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Extra, Standard, Less), Mix (Extra, Standard), Synthetics (Extra, Standard), Delicate, Refresh, Quick, Time (30 min, 40 min, 50 min, 60 min), Airing, Wool
    9 vs 14
  • 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
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (6 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement
    6 vs 9
  • 2.33x 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.
    4.45 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.08x 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.
    2.25 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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.
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Montpellier MVSD7W has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 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
  • 2.33x 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.
    4.45 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 2.08x 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.
    2.25 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 4 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (69 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    69 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+++
  • 2.21x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (520 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    520 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.21x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (156 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    156 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 5 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (9 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Extra, Standard, Less), Mix (Extra, Standard), Synthetics (Extra, Standard), Delicate, Refresh, Quick, Time (30 min, 40 min, 50 min, 60 min), Airing, Wool
    9 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (6 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement
    6 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.
  • 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.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left vs reversible

Third-party reviews

Verdict

Montpellier MVSD7W provides a simple, space-saving solution for everyday drying needs with its lightweight 31 kg build and 7 kg capacity. It includes humidity sensors, a Refresh cycle, adjustable drying levels, and delayed start up to 24 hours. The drying time is flexible from 20 to 150 minutes, and post-cycle tumbling helps reduce creases. While energy use is high at 4.45 kWh per full load and noise reaches 69 dB, it performs well in fast cycles and remains budget-friendly. The vented system is basic, and it lacks advanced features like an inverter motor, smart diagnosis, and special care programs.

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