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Samsung DV90F09F4SU3 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£970Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Samsung DV90F09F4SU3 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung DV90F09F4SU3
8.8/10

Overall score

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

75%

8.8

Technical score

25%

8.7

User score

★Better than 96% of tumble dryers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 57%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 96% of models
Score components

35%

9.4

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

7.3

Design

★Better than 96%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models

70%

9.3

Rating

30%

7.1

Popularity

â–²Better than 57%
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Ranked #18 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Samsung DV90F09F4SU3

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

35%

9.4

Performance

30%

8.7

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

7.3

Design

8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

4.4

Price

7.5
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
9 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
yes
This tumble dryer has an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
?
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N. of drying programs
19
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 19 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 98% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 0.7% of tumble dryers.
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.
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
?
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 DV90F09F4SU3 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 5 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (19 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    19 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.
  • 58.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    0.79 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 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.
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 57% of models

    70%

    9.3

    Rating

    30%

    7.1

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 8.1
  • 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.
  • 58.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    0.79 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 5 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (19 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    19 vs 14
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7% wider
    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
  • 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.
  • 22.2% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (55 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    55 kg vs 45 kg
  • 2.02x more expensive
    Samsung DV90F09F4SU3 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£970 vs £480).
    £970 vs £480
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    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.
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 0.1% higher height
    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
  • 2.02x more expensive
    Samsung DV90F09F4SU3 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£970 vs £480).
    £970 vs £480
  • 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.
  • 5 min longer fast cycle duration
    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.
    35 min vs 30 min
  • 0.7% wider
    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
  • 22.2% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (55 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    55 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.1% higher height
    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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Samsung DV90F09F4SU3

  • A 9 kg capacity handles a full family load in one go.
  • The silent program keeps noise down during late cycles.
  • Energy class A means less power used for everyday drying.
  • The built-in AI function adds a useful layer of control.
  • The display makes the settings easy to read.
  • The reversible door can open on either side.

What we don't like about Samsung DV90F09F4SU3

  • At 55 kg it is hard to move on your own.
  • An upper-floor utility room may not take a 55 kg dryer.
  • Its 60 cm width leaves little room in narrow spaces.
  • Heavy machines are awkward to pull out for cleaning behind them.

Verdict

Nine kilograms is the load the Samsung DV90F09F4SU3 takes, which covers bedding and towels for a family in one go. Its strongest point is the silent program, which keeps the machine calm when it runs late or near a bedroom. A built-in AI function and a clear display round off the controls. Energy class A is a good sign for daily use. At 60 cm wide and 85 cm tall, it fits the usual gap beside a washing machine. The trade-off is weight: at 55 kg it is hard to move on your own. The reversible door lets you set the opening on whichever side suits your room. It suits a family that wants quiet, efficient drying and has a fixed spot for it.

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