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Avg. price:~£550Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class:A+++Installation type:self-standing

Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH 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.

8.9

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 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
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

Technical Score

30%

8.8

User score

★Better than 95% of tumble-dryers
8.9

Technical Score

Technical score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

8.6

Drying programs

10%

7.6

Design

★Better than 95% of tumble-dryers
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 104 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.
▲Better than 67% of tumble-dryers
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Verdict

Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH integrates a heat pump system and a Digital Inverter motor with a 20-year warranty, achieving low energy consumption at 1.54 kWh per full load and supporting 19 drying programs. It supports AI-based energy monitoring, guided drying, and remote control via Wi-Fi and voice assistants. The large 9 kg capacity, Diamond drum, and advanced moisture sensors protect fabrics effectively. While it lacks gentle drying, memory settings, and a Duvet program, and has a longer-than-average ECO cycle, it remains a reliable option with efficient performance and smart features.

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH

Technical Score
Technical score
8.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

35%

9.5

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

8.6

Drying programs

10%

7.6

Design

8.9
Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has a technical score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 95.1% of dryers.
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 104 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.
8.8
Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has a user score of 8.84 points, which is higher than 67.4% of dryers.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has a user popularity of 8 points, which is lower than 49.6% of dryers.
8.0
Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has a user popularity of 8 points, which is lower than 49.6% of dryers.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

8.5
Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has a value for money of 8.5 points, which is higher than 95.6% of dryers.
Brand name
Samsung
Drying technology
heat pump
Drying technology
heat pump
▲ 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
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer has a capacity of 9 kg which is larger than the capacity of 61.2% of tumble dryers and equal to the capacity of 28.7% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
yes
Inverter motor
yes
▲ 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
19
N. of drying programs
19
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 19 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 98.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.8% of tumble dryers.
Mixed Load, Delicates, Iron Dry, Wool, Towels, Bedding, Outdoor, Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene Care, Downloaded Cycles (Shirts, Jeans, Air Refresh, Linen Refresh), Quick 35', Time Dry, Warm Air, Refresh
N. of downloable programs
?
Temperature selection
no
Temperature selection
no
▼ 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
▲ Better than 3% of models
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
30 - 180 min
Selectable drying level
yes
Selectable drying level
yes
▲ 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
15
N. of advanced features
15
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 15 features which is more than the n. of features of 75.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 2.3% of tumble dryers.
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Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
▲ Better than 57% of models
This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system. 42.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
Humidity sensors
yes
Humidity sensors
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 7% of models
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.5% of tumble dryers have this feature.
in-app function (Laundry Planner)
Maximum delayed start
24 h
Maximum delayed start
24 h
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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 DV90CGC2A0AH vs the average tumble dryer

  • 5 more drying programs
    N. of drying programs
    19
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (19 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Mixed Load, Delicates, Iron Dry, Wool, Towels, Bedding, Outdoor, Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene Care, Downloaded Cycles (Shirts, Jeans, Air Refresh, Linen Refresh), Quick 35', Time Dry, Warm Air, Refresh
    19 vs 14
  • 6 more advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    15
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
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    15 vs 9
  • 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
    ▲ 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)
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 26% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has AI-based features
    AI technology
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 5.7% of dryers use AI technology.
    SmartThings Energy with AI Energy Mode monitors real-time energy consumption, compares it to previous months, provides efficiency tips, and alerts you about potential monthly target overages to help reduce CO2 emissions and save money.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    Laundry detection system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 42.8% of dryers offer this system.
  • Includes an ECO function
    ECO function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 12.9% of dryers include an ECO function.
    AI Energy Mode
  • 12.6% better value for money
    Samsung DV90CGC2A0AH has better value for money than the average tumble dryer (8.5 vs 7.5).
    8.5 vs 7.55
  • 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
    ▲ 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)
  • 20.2% lower energy consumption for full loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at full load
    1.54 kWh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.44 kWh – >4.81 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per full load than the average tumble dryer (1.5 kWh vs 1.93 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.93 kWh per full load.
    1.54 kWh vs 1.93 kWh
  • 1 kg bigger capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
    This tumble dryer has a bigger capacity than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average dryer has a capacity of 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 19.1% lower energy consumption for partial loads
    Energy consumption per cycle at partial load
    0.89 kWh
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.82 kWh – >2.63 kWh
    This tumble dryer consumes less energy per partial load than the average tumble dryer (0.9 kWh vs 1.1 kWh). The average dryer consumes 1.1 kWh per partial load.
    0.89 kWh vs 1.1 kWh
  • 5 more drying programs
    N. of drying programs
    19
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (19 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Mixed Load, Delicates, Iron Dry, Wool, Towels, Bedding, Outdoor, Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene Care, Downloaded Cycles (Shirts, Jeans, Air Refresh, Linen Refresh), Quick 35', Time Dry, Warm Air, Refresh
    19 vs 14
  • Hygiene program
    Hygiene program
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.5% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
    Hygiene Care (eliminates 99% of bacteria and mites using high-temperature disinfection for both wet and dry items)
  • Bed linen program
    Bed linen program
    yes
    ▲ 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.
  • 6 more advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    15
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >18
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
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    15 vs 9
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 26% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has AI-based features
    AI technology
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This tumble dryer features AI-based technology, while the average tumble dryer does not. 5.7% of dryers use AI technology.
    SmartThings Energy with AI Energy Mode monitors real-time energy consumption, compares it to previous months, provides efficiency tips, and alerts you about potential monthly target overages to help reduce CO2 emissions and save money.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    Laundry detection system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This tumble dryer includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 42.8% of dryers offer this system.
  • Includes an ECO function
    ECO function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This tumble dryer has an ECO function, which the average tumble dryer does not. 12.9% of dryers include an ECO function.
    AI Energy Mode
  • Can pair with washing machine
    Smart pairing
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.2% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • Provides guided drying
    Guided dry
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This tumble dryer provides guided drying, which the average tumble dryer does not. 28.4% of dryers include guided drying functionality.
  • Compatible with voice assistants
    Compatible with voice assistants
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This tumble dryer is compatible with voice assistants, which the average tumble dryer is not. 33.8% of dryers are voice assistant compatible.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    Consumption statistics
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This tumble dryer displays consumption statistics, while the average tumble dryer does not. 33.2% of dryers show consumption data.
    HomeCare Wizard
  • Has an interior light
    Interior light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This tumble dryer includes an interior light, while the average tumble dryer does not. 46.1% of dryers have interior drum lighting.
  • Includes a reversible door
    Reversible door
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 24% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • Does not support gentle drying
    Gentle drying
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 30.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    Duration of ECO cycle
    220 min
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <138 min – >238 min
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (220 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
    220 min vs 189.5 min
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    Fast cycle duration
    35 min
    ▼ 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
  • 0.1% higher height
    Height
    85 cm
    ▼ 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
  • 6.7% heavier
    Weight
    48 kg
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <32.3 kg – >54.1 kg
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48 kg vs 45 kg
  • Does not support gentle drying
    Gentle drying
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 30.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    Duration of ECO cycle
    220 min
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <138 min – >238 min
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (220 min vs 189.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 189.5 min.
    220 min vs 189.5 min
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    Fast cycle duration
    35 min
    ▼ 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
  • 0.7% wider
    Width
    60 cm
    ▼ 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
  • 0.1% higher height
    Height
    85 cm
    ▼ 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
  • 6.7% heavier
    Weight
    48 kg
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <32.3 kg – >54.1 kg
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (48 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    48 kg vs 45 kg

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