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Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,060Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:16 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3
8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 10
✕
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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

75%

8.9

Technical score

25%

8.4

User score

★Better than 96% of tumble dryers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

3.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 74%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

35%

8.9

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

9.3

Drying programs

10%

6.0

Design

★Better than 97%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

7.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 53%
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Ranked #20 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

35%

8.9

Performance

30%

9.6

Features

25%

9.3

Drying programs

10%

6.0

Design

8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

3.7

Price

7.2
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
16 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 16 kg of laundry, which is more than 99.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 0.2% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
115 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 115 L, which is larger than 46.7% of tumble dryers and equal to 4.6% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has 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 69.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 30.7% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
20
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 20 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 98.9% of tumble dryers.
N. of downloadable programs
?
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%.
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N. of advanced features
21
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 21 features which is more than the n. of features of 100% of tumble dryers.
Laundry detection system
yes
This tumble dryer includes 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
yes
This tumble dryer has an antivibration design. 0.3% of tumble dryers offer this.
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Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 12 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (21 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    21 vs 9
  • 6 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (20 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    20 vs 14
  • 18 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (20 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    20 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (16 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    16 kg vs 8 kg
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has AI-based features
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 8.8% of dryers use AI technology.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
  • 18 year/s longer motor warranty
    This tumble dryer has a longer motor warranty than the average tumble dryer (20 year/s vs 2 year/s). The average dryer includes a 2 year/s motor warranty.
    20 year/s vs 2 year/s
  • Has an inverter motor
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 8 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (16 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    16 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (64 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    64 dB vs 65 dB
  • 6 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (20 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    20 vs 14
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this program.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 12 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (21 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    21 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has AI-based features
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 8.8% of dryers use AI technology.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
  • Includes an ECO function
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 21.5% of dryers include an ECO function.
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • Provides guided drying
    This tumble dryer provides guided drying, which the average tumble dryer does not. 27.9% of dryers include guided drying functionality.
  • 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.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This tumble dryer supports Bluetooth, while the average tumble dryer does not. 13.8% of dryers have Bluetooth support.
  • 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.
  • Compatible with voice assistants
    This tumble dryer is compatible with voice assistants, which the average tumble dryer is not. 33.5% of dryers are voice assistant compatible.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This tumble dryer displays consumption statistics, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.2% of dryers show consumption data.
  • Includes a reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • More convenient drainage
    This tumble dryer collects water more conveniently than the average tumble dryer (direct drain vs water tank (door)).
    direct drain vs water tank (door)
  • 31.9% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.52 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 15.7% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.25 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 15.1% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (68.6 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    68.6 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 85.2% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (569720.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    569,720.256 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 38.6% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (84.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    84.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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.
  • 60% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (72 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    72 kg vs 45 kg
  • 220.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (415 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    415 min vs 194.5 min
  • 2.21x more expensive
    Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£1,060 vs £480).
    £1,060 vs £480
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.24 vs 7.6).
    7.24 vs 7.56
  • 31.9% higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    2.52 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 15.7% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.25 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 24.3% higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (292 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    292 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 24.3% higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (87.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    87.6 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 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.
  • 220.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (415 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    415 min vs 194.5 min
  • 15.1% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (68.6 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    68.6 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 85.2% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (569720.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    569,720.256 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 38.6% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (84.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    84.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 60% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (72 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    72 kg vs 45 kg
  • 15.9% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (98.4 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    98.4 cm vs 84.9 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3

  • A 16 kg drum takes a double duvet in one go.
  • 20 programs cover bed linen, hygiene and outdoor clothes.
  • AI technology adjusts the cycle for each load.
  • Silent mode makes it quieter at night.
  • The reversible door can hinge on either side.
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect it to a phone.

What we don't like about Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3

  • At 72 kg it takes more than one person to move.
  • At 98.4 cm high, it will not fit under a standard worktop.
  • Its 84.4 cm depth needs a deep, clear space.
  • Even at 64 dB it is audible in a quiet room.

Verdict

Size is the main limit of the Samsung DV16DG8600BW/U3, a 16 kg heat pump dryer built for large households. Its drum takes a double duvet or a whole family's wash in one go. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect it to a phone, and AI technology adjusts the cycle for each load. Silent mode keeps the 64 dB noise down, and the reversible door can hinge on either side to suit your room. There are 20 programs, from bed linen to hygiene, plus a fast function for quicker cycles. The trade-off is space: it is 98.4 cm high, 84.4 cm deep and weighs 72 kg, so it needs a wide spot and two people to shift it. It suits a family with a lot of laundry and a utility room big enough to hold it.

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