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Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Drying technology:ventedCapacity:2.5 kgEnergy efficiency class:CInstallation type:self-standing

Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

Technical Score

30%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of tumble-dryers
4.7

Technical Score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

2.8

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 94% of tumble-dryers
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 529 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
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.
â–²Better than 86% of tumble-dryers
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Verdict

Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800 is a compact vented dryer with a small 2.5 kg capacity, ideal for limited spaces or small households. It runs quietly at 62 dB and consumes only 1.815 kWh per full load, making it quite efficient for its size. The model includes basic drying options with adjustable times between 20 and 200 minutes and features a transparent door. Its lightweight design at 19 kg simplifies placement and handling. On the downside, it lacks advanced features like humidity sensors, child lock, display, and multiple drying programs, offering only three basic heat levels. The absence of smart functions, special fabric programs, and custom drying levels limits its versatility.

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B

Technical Score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

2.8

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

7.0

Design

4.7
Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a technical score of 4.7 points, which is lower than 93.5% of dryers.
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 529 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
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.
9.2
Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 85.5% of dryers.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 84.5% of dryers.
10
Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 84.5% of dryers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a value for money of 7.2 points, which is lower than 68.7% of dryers.
Brand name
Russell Hobbs
Drying technology
vented
Drying technology
vented
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This tumble dryer uses vented drying technology which is less advanced than the technology of 90.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.8% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
2.5 kg
Capacity
2.5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer has a capacity of 2.5 kg which is smaller than the capacity of 97.9% of tumble dryers and equal to the capacity of 1.8% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
Inverter motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 38.4% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
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N. of drying programs
3
N. of drying programs
3
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 3 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 97.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 2.1% of tumble dryers.
Cold, Warm, Hot
N. of downloable programs
0
N. of downloable programs
0
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <0 – >40
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
â–² Better than 60% of models
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 40.2% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
Selectable drying times
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
20 - 200 min
Selectable drying level
no
Selectable drying level
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This tumble dryer does not allow drying level customization. 93.6%.
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N. of advanced features
1
N. of advanced features
1
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 1 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 96.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.4% of tumble dryers.
Selectable drying times;Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili;Durées de séchage sélectionnables;Tiempos de secado seleccionables;Wählbare Trockenzeiten;Selecteerbare droogtijden
Laundry detection system
no
Laundry detection system
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This tumble dryer lacks a laundry detection system. 42.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
no
Humidity sensors
no
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors. 88.9% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
no
Delayed start option
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option. 92.5% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Maximum delayed start
-
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Installation type
self-standing
Loading type
front-loading
Display
no
Display
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This tumble dryer lacks a display. 93.6% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
no
Child lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This tumble dryer does not include a child lock. 93% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 26.3% lower energy consumption for partial loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
    0.811 kWh
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.82 kWh – >2.63 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per partial load than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.1 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load.
    0.811 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter during operation
    Noise level
    62 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <62 dB – >68 dB
    This tumble dryer is quieter during operation than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average dryer has a noise level of 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • 61% smaller volume
    Volume
    120,173.625 cm³
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <271.2k cm³ – >335.9k cm³
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (120173.6 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
    120,173.625 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
  • Adjustable temperature
    Temperature selection
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 40.2% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 31.9% smaller depth
    Depth
    41.5 cm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <53.7 cm – >66.3 cm
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 31.1% lower height
    Height
    58.5 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <84.2 cm – >85 cm
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (58.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    58.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 16.9% narrower
    Width
    49.5 cm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <59.5 cm – >60 cm
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 57.8% lighter
    Weight
    19 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <32.3 kg – >54.1 kg
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (19 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    19 kg vs 45 kg
  • 2.45x cheaper
    Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£200 vs £490).
    £200 vs £490
  • 25.3% more popular
    Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B is more popular than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 8).
    10 vs 7.98
  • 7.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B
    the average tumble dryer
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has a higher user score than the average tumble dryer (9.16 vs 8.505).
    9.16 vs 8.51
  • 26.3% lower energy consumption for partial loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
    0.811 kWh
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.82 kWh – >2.63 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per partial load than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.1 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load.
    0.811 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter during operation
    Noise level
    62 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <62 dB – >68 dB
    This tumble dryer is quieter during operation than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average dryer has a noise level of 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • 6% lower energy consumption for full loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at full load
    1.815 kWh
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.44 kWh – >4.81 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.8 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
    1.815 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
  • Adjustable temperature
    Temperature selection
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 40.2% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 28.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    Duration of ECO cycle
    161 min
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <138 min – >238 min
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (161 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
    161 min vs 189.5 min
  • 61% smaller volume
    Volume
    120,173.625 cm³
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <271.2k cm³ – >335.9k cm³
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (120173.6 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
    120,173.625 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
  • 31.9% smaller depth
    Depth
    41.5 cm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <53.7 cm – >66.3 cm
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    41.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 31.1% lower height
    Height
    58.5 cm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <84.2 cm – >85 cm
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (58.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    58.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 16.9% narrower
    Width
    49.5 cm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <59.5 cm – >60 cm
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    49.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 57.8% lighter
    Weight
    19 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <32.3 kg – >54.1 kg
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (19 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    19 kg vs 45 kg
  • 11 fewer drying programs
    N. of drying programs
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (3 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cold, Warm, Hot
    3 vs 14
  • 8 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (1 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Selectable drying times;Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili;Durées de séchage sélectionnables;Tiempos de secado seleccionables;Wählbare Trockenzeiten;Selecteerbare droogtijden
    1 vs 9
  • Less advanced drying technology
    Drying technology
    vented
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tumble dryer uses a less advanced drying technology than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump). The average dryer uses heat pump drying technology.
    vented vs heat pump
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    Humidity sensors
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 88.9% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    Bidirectional drum movement
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    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.
  • Does not support gentle drying
    Gentle drying
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 51.5% of dryers support this feature.
  • No customizable drying levels
    Selectable drying level
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tumble dryer does not support customizable drying levels, while the average tumble dryer does. 93.6% of dryers offer this feature.
  • 4.6% worse value for money
    Russell Hobbs RH3VTD800B has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.21 vs 7.5).
    7.21 vs 7.55
  • Less advanced drying technology
    Drying technology
    vented
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tumble dryer uses a less advanced drying technology than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump). The average dryer uses heat pump drying technology.
    vented vs heat pump
  • 5.5 kg smaller capacity
    Capacity
    2.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
    This tumble dryer has a smaller capacity than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kg vs 8 kg). The average dryer has a capacity of 8 kg.
    2.5 kg vs 8 kg
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    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+++
  • 11 fewer drying programs
    N. of drying programs
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (3 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cold, Warm, Hot
    3 vs 14
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    Bidirectional drum movement
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    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 support gentle drying
    Gentle drying
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 51.5% of dryers support this feature.
  • No customizable drying levels
    Selectable drying level
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tumble dryer does not support customizable drying levels, while the average tumble dryer does. 93.6% of dryers offer this feature.
  • Does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling
    Post-drying drum movement
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This tumble dryer does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling, while the average tumble dryer does. 89.7% of dryers include this feature.
  • Does not have a jeans program
    Jeans program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does. 50.5% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a shirt program
    Shirt program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 74.5% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    Outdoor/Sport program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 80.9% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have a wool program
    Wool program
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 88.7% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • 8 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (1 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Selectable drying times;Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili;Durées de séchage sélectionnables;Tiempos de secado seleccionables;Wählbare Trockenzeiten;Selecteerbare droogtijden
    1 vs 9
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    Humidity sensors
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 88.9% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • No delayed start option
    Delayed start option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option, while the average tumble dryer does. 92.5% of dryers have a delayed start option.
  • No pause-and-add option
    Pause & Add option
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This tumble dryer does not include a Pause & Add option, while the average tumble dryer does. 94.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • Does not have a special drum design
    Special drum design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    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.
  • Does not have a display
    Display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a display, while the average tumble dryer does. 93.6% of dryers have a display.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This tumble dryer does not include a child lock, while the average tumble dryer does. 93% of dryers include a child lock feature.
  • Door hinge
    left
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tumble dryer has a left door hinge, while the average tumble dryer has reversible.
    left vs reversible

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