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Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£650Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class:A+++Installation type:self-standing

Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Technical Score

30%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 64% of tumble-dryers
7.4

Technical Score

Technical score
7.4/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

35%

9.3

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 57% of tumble-dryers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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 59% of tumble-dryers
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Verdict

Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 relies on heat pump technology and a Digital Inverter Motor backed by a 20-year warranty, ensuring efficient performance with just 1.41 kWh per cycle. Its 14 programs, bidirectional drum movement, and OptimalDry system help protect fabrics while improving drying precision. Noise levels stay moderate at 65 dB, and the 2-in-1 filter reduces maintenance needs. While it supports smart diagnostics and wrinkle prevention, it lacks temperature selection, a memory function, and several specialized cycles like Hygiene or Jeans. The absence of a transparent door and relatively bulky build may also be drawbacks for some users.

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5

Technical Score
Technical score
7.4/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

35%

9.3

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

5.9

Design

7.4
Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 57.4% of dryers.
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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.
8.7
Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 has a user score of 8.65 points, which is higher than 58.7% of dryers.
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Popularity:
Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 has a popularity of 7.4 points, which is higher than 60.7% of dryers.
7.4
Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 has a popularity of 7.4 points, which is higher than 60.7% of dryers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

6.9

Price

7.5
Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 has a value for money of 7.5 points, which is higher than 41.9% of dryers.
Brand name
Samsung
Drying technology
heat pump
Drying technology
heat pump
â–² Better than 29% of models
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.
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
Market range: <7 kg – >10 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
115 L
Drum volume
115 L
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 115 L which is smaller than the drum volume of 51.9% of tumble dryers and equal to the drum volume of 5% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
Inverter motor
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This tumble dryer has an inverter motor. 38.4% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Digital Inverter Motor (quiet and energy-efficient motor with 20-year guarantee, using magnets for powerful drying performance)
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N. of drying programs
14
N. of drying programs
14
â–² Better than 43% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 14 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 43.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 18.1% of tumble dryers.
Shirts, Iron Dry, Delicates, Wool, Towels, Bedding, Outdoor, Cotton, Mixed Load, Synthetics, Quick Dry 35', Time Dry, Warm Air, Cool Air
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
no
Temperature selection
no
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This tumble dryer does not offer 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.
30 - 150 min
Selectable drying level
yes
Selectable drying level
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 93.6%.
3 drying levels
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N. of advanced features
8
N. of advanced features
8
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 60.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13.7% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement;Sensori di umidità, Opzione di avvio ritardato, Opzione Pausa & Aggiungi, Diagnosi intelligente, Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili, Livello di asciugatura selezionabile, Movimento del cestello post-asciugatura, Movimento bidirezionale del cestello;Capteurs d’humidité, Option de départ différé, Option Pause et Ajout, Diagnostic intelligent, Durées de séchage sélectionnables, Niveau de séchage sélectionnable, Mouvement du tambour après séchage, Mouvement bidirectionnel du tambour;Sensores de humedad, Opción de inicio diferido, Opción Pausa y Añadir, Diagnóstico inteligente, Tiempos de secado seleccionables, Nivel de secado seleccionable, Movimiento del tambor post-secado, Movimiento bidireccional del tambor;Feuchtigkeitssensoren, Startzeitvorwahl, Pause & Hinzufügen Option, Intelligente Diagnose, Wählbare Trocknungszeiten, Wählbarer Trocknungsgrad, Trommelbewegung nach dem Trocknen, Bidirektionale Trommelbewegung;Vochtigheidssensoren, Uitgestelde start, Pauze & Toevoegen-optie, Slimme diagnose, Selecteerbare droogtijden, Selecteerbaar droogniveau, Trommelbeweging na drogen, Bidirectionele trommelbeweging
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
yes
Humidity sensors
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This tumble dryer is equipped with humidity sensors. 88.9% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
The OptimalDry system uses moisture and temperature sensors to optimize drying time, protect fabrics from heat damage, and remind users when to clean the heat exchanger for consistent drying performance.
Delayed start option
yes
Delayed start option
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.5% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Maximum delayed start
24 h
â–² Better than 27% of models
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 26.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 73.1% of tumble dryers.
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Installation type
self-standing
Loading type
front-loading
Display
yes
Display
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This tumble dryer has a display. 93.6% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This tumble dryer includes a child lock. 93% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 18 year/s longer motor warranty
    Motor warranty
    20 year/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 year/s – >10 year/s
    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
    Inverter motor
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 38.4% of dryers have an inverter motor.
    Digital Inverter Motor (quiet and energy-efficient motor with 20-year guarantee, using magnets for powerful drying performance)
  • 26.9% lower energy consumption for full loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at full load
    1.41 kWh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.44 kWh – >4.81 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.4 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
    1.41 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
  • 27.3% lower energy consumption for partial loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
    0.8 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% 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.
    0.8 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
  • Can self-diagnose issues
    Smart diagnosis
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This tumble dryer supports smart diagnosis, while the average tumble dryer lacks this feature. 32.7% of dryers can self-diagnose issues.
    The Smart Check system automatically detects and diagnoses problems.
  • Bed linen program
    Bed linen program
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 37.6% of dryers have this program.
  • 18 year/s longer motor warranty
    Motor warranty
    20 year/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 year/s – >10 year/s
    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
    Inverter motor
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This tumble dryer has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 38.4% of dryers have an inverter motor.
    Digital Inverter Motor (quiet and energy-efficient motor with 20-year guarantee, using magnets for powerful drying performance)
  • 26.9% lower energy consumption for full loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at full load
    1.41 kWh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.44 kWh – >4.81 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.4 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
    1.41 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
  • 27.3% lower energy consumption for partial loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
    0.8 kWh
    ★ Better than 95% 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.
    0.8 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
  • Bed linen program
    Bed linen program
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 37.6% of dryers have this program.
  • Can self-diagnose issues
    Smart diagnosis
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This tumble dryer supports smart diagnosis, while the average tumble dryer lacks this feature. 32.7% of dryers can self-diagnose issues.
    The Smart Check system automatically detects and diagnoses problems.
  • 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.
  • 0.7% wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <59.5 cm – >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
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement;Sensori di umidità, Opzione di avvio ritardato, Opzione Pausa & Aggiungi, Diagnosi intelligente, Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili, Livello di asciugatura selezionabile, Movimento del cestello post-asciugatura, Movimento bidirezionale del cestello;Capteurs d’humidité, Option de départ différé, Option Pause et Ajout, Diagnostic intelligent, Durées de séchage sélectionnables, Niveau de séchage sélectionnable, Mouvement du tambour après séchage, Mouvement bidirectionnel du tambour;Sensores de humedad, Opción de inicio diferido, Opción Pausa y Añadir, Diagnóstico inteligente, Tiempos de secado seleccionables, Nivel de secado seleccionable, Movimiento del tambor post-secado, Movimiento bidireccional del tambor;Feuchtigkeitssensoren, Startzeitvorwahl, Pause & Hinzufügen Option, Intelligente Diagnose, Wählbare Trocknungszeiten, Wählbarer Trocknungsgrad, Trommelbewegung nach dem Trocknen, Bidirektionale Trommelbewegung;Vochtigheidssensoren, Uitgestelde start, Pauze & Toevoegen-optie, Slimme diagnose, Selecteerbare droogtijden, Selecteerbaar droogniveau, Trommelbeweging na drogen, Bidirectionele trommelbeweging
    8 vs 9
  • 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.
  • 7.5% larger volume
    Volume
    331,500 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <271.2k cm³ – >335.9k cm³
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (331500 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
  • 6.7% larger depth
    Depth
    65 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <53.7 cm – >66.3 cm
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (65 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    65 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • No transparent door
    Transparent door
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 85.1% of dryers have this feature.
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    Fast cycle duration
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <23 min – >45 min
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (35 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    Quick Dry 35' (dries 1kg of clothing in 35 minutes using high heat)
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 32.7% more expensive
    Samsung DV8FTA220DW Series 5 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£650 vs £490).
    £650 vs £490
  • 2.5% smaller drum volume
    Drum volume
    115 L
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <112 L – >125 L
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum volume than the average tumble dryer (115 L vs 118 L). The average dryer has a drum volume of 118 L.
    115 L vs 118 L
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    Fast cycle duration
    35 min
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <23 min – >45 min
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (35 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    Quick Dry 35' (dries 1kg of clothing in 35 minutes using high heat)
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 10.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    Duration of ECO cycle
    200 min
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <138 min – >238 min
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (200 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
    200 min vs 189.5 min
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Smart diagnosis, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement;Sensori di umidità, Opzione di avvio ritardato, Opzione Pausa & Aggiungi, Diagnosi intelligente, Tempi di asciugatura selezionabili, Livello di asciugatura selezionabile, Movimento del cestello post-asciugatura, Movimento bidirezionale del cestello;Capteurs d’humidité, Option de départ différé, Option Pause et Ajout, Diagnostic intelligent, Durées de séchage sélectionnables, Niveau de séchage sélectionnable, Mouvement du tambour après séchage, Mouvement bidirectionnel du tambour;Sensores de humedad, Opción de inicio diferido, Opción Pausa y Añadir, Diagnóstico inteligente, Tiempos de secado seleccionables, Nivel de secado seleccionable, Movimiento del tambor post-secado, Movimiento bidireccional del tambor;Feuchtigkeitssensoren, Startzeitvorwahl, Pause & Hinzufügen Option, Intelligente Diagnose, Wählbare Trocknungszeiten, Wählbarer Trocknungsgrad, Trommelbewegung nach dem Trocknen, Bidirektionale Trommelbewegung;Vochtigheidssensoren, Uitgestelde start, Pauze & Toevoegen-optie, Slimme diagnose, Selecteerbare droogtijden, Selecteerbaar droogniveau, Trommelbeweging na drogen, Bidirectionele trommelbeweging
    8 vs 9
  • 0.7% wider
    Width
    60 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <59.5 cm – >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
  • 7.5% larger volume
    Volume
    331,500 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <271.2k cm³ – >335.9k cm³
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (331500 cm³ vs 308507.5 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 308507.5 cm³.
    331,500 cm³ vs 308,507.5 cm³
  • 6.7% larger depth
    Depth
    65 cm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <53.7 cm – >66.3 cm
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (65 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    65 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • No transparent door
    Transparent door
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 85.1% of dryers have this feature.
  • Door hinge
    right
    â–² Better than 33% of models
    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
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <84.2 cm – >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
  • 8.9% heavier
    Weight
    49 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <32.3 kg – >54.1 kg
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (49 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    49 kg vs 45 kg

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