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Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£270Drying technology:condenserCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

75%

5.8

Technical score

25%

5.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of tumble dryers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

35%

4.4

Performance

30%

5.1

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 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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5.8

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

7.8

Rating

30%

8.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

35%

4.4

Performance

30%

5.1

Features

25%

7.8

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.0
Drying technology
condenser
This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than 74.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 15.3% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
8 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 8 kg of laundry, which is more than 18.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 40% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
112 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 112 L, which is smaller than 53.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 33% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
B
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 74.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 16.5% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
12
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 12 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 60.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.6% of tumble dryers.
Cotton (Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Synthetics (Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Delicate, Time Drying, Allergy Smart, Duvet, Sport, Mix, Wool Refresh, Refresh, Express 29', Shirts 12'
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
yes
This tumble dryer offers temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Low temperature selection button only
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 180 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
3 drying levels
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 64.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13% of tumble dryers.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
no
This tumble dryer lacks 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.
8 Sensor technology
Delayed start option
yes
This tumble dryer has a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers have this feature.
Maximum delayed start
23 h
Market range: <19 h – >24 h
The maximum delayed start of this tumble dryer is 23 h which is shorter than the maximum delayed start of 74.7% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.1% 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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Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this program.
  • 65.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (129 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    129 min vs 194.5 min
  • 18.9% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (36.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    36.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 77.8% cheaper
    Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£270 vs £480).
    £270 vs £480
  • 1 min shorter fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (29 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    Express Mode 29 and Shirts 12 enable quick drying in 29 minutes for regular loads and 12 minutes for shirts.
    29 min vs 30 min
  • 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)
  • 77.8% cheaper
    Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£270 vs £480).
    £270 vs £480
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • Has an allergen program
    This tumble dryer has an allergen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 31% of dryers have this program.
  • 65.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (129 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    129 min vs 194.5 min
  • 1 min shorter fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (29 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    Express Mode 29 and Shirts 12 enable quick drying in 29 minutes for regular loads and 12 minutes for shirts.
    29 min vs 30 min
  • 18.9% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (36.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    36.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.5% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.5 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 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)
  • 2.37x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.56 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.45x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.68 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 28.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 8.1
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Synthetics (Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Delicate, Time Drying, Allergy Smart, Duvet, Sport, Mix, Wool Refresh, Refresh, Express 29', Shirts 12'
    12 vs 14
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    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, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • 28.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    7.8

    Rating

    30%

    8.6

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 8.1
  • 8.1% worse value for money
    Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.02 vs 7.6).
    7.02 vs 7.58
  • 2.37x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.6 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.56 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 2.45x higher full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (4.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    4.68 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a condenser drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (condenser vs heat pump).
    condenser vs heat pump
  • 2.6% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (112 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    112 L vs 115 L
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 2.39x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (561 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    561 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.39x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (168.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    168.3 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Cotton (Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Synthetics (Cupboard Dry, Iron Dry), Delicate, Time Drying, Allergy Smart, Duvet, Sport, Mix, Wool Refresh, Refresh, Express 29', Shirts 12'
    12 vs 14
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    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, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • 1 h shorter maximum delayed start
    This tumble dryer allows for a shorter maximum delayed start than the average tumble dryer (23 h vs 24 h). The average dryer allows for 24 h hours of delayed start.
    23 h vs 24 h
  • No transparent door
    This tumble dryer does not have a transparent door, the average tumble dryer does. 88.3% of dryers have this feature.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Third-party reviews

Verdict

Sharp KD-NCB8S7PW91-EN includes an 8 kg capacity, humidity sensors, and a fast 29-minute express cycle, making it practical for daily use. Its BubbleDrum design protects fabrics, while bidirectional motion ensures even drying. Energy use is high at 4.68 kWh per full load, and it lacks advanced features like an inverter motor or smart connectivity. The program selection is basic with 12 modes, and the energy efficiency class is B, which trails behind more modern models.

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