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Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

7.1

User score

▼Worse than 65% of tumble dryers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

▲Better than 56%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

7.9

Design

▼Worse than 54%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models

7.1

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.1

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

▼Worse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

30%

5.3

Features

25%

8.8

Drying programs

10%

7.9

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

7.7
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
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: <112 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)
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
15
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 15 different drying programs which is more than the n. of programs of 57% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 34.7% 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
yes
This tumble dryer offers 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
9
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 9 features which is more than the n. of features of 36.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 15.1% of tumble dryers.
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.
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-NHH8S8GW3 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 27.2% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.4 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.39 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • 25% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.81 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby 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.
  • 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)
  • 27.2% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.4 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.39 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 25% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.8 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.81 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 1 more drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    15 vs 14
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Baby program
    This tumble dryer has a Baby program, which the average tumble dryer does not. 22.1% of dryers feature a Baby 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.
  • 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)
  • 12.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 8.1
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 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
  • 14.2% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (51.4 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    51.4 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 12.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models

    7.1

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 8.1
  • 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
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 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
  • 14.2% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (51.4 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    51.4 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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

What we like about Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3

  • The heat pump keeps energy use low on every load.
  • Energy class A+++ keeps the yearly electricity use at 176 kWh.
  • Eight kilos per load covers a big family wash.
  • Fifteen programs include wool, shirts and baby clothes.
  • The baby program is an uncommon extra.
  • A transparent door and an interior light make it easy to check a load.

What we don't like about Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3

  • At 51.4 kg it is a two-person job to move.
  • At 65 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so it cannot be started from a phone.
  • The door hinge is on the right and cannot be reversed.

Verdict

Eight kilos per load and an A+++ rating put the Sharp KD-NHH8S8GW3 in the running for a large family. The heat pump recycles warm air, which keeps the energy use low. It uses 1.39 kWh per full load and 176 kWh a year, so running costs stay low. Fifteen programs cover wool, shirts and baby clothes, and there is a silent mode for night loads. At 59.6 cm wide and 60.9 cm deep it fits a standard kitchen gap. The trade-off is weight: at 51.4 kg it is a two-person job to move. At 65 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room, so the silent mode helps. It suits a larger family or a busy home that runs a dryer most days and cares about energy use.

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