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Siemens WT44W162 iQ500 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Siemens WT44W162 iQ500 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WT44W162 iQ500
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 55% of models
Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 55% of tumble dryers
7.5

Value for money

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

▼Worse than 57%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

7.1

Design

▲Better than 53%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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 76% of models

7.4

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.5

Rating

30%

7.8

Popularity

▼Worse than 76%
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Best prices
    N/A~ £530
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Siemens WT44W162 iQ500

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

6.3

Features

25%

7.7

Drying programs

10%

7.1

Design

7.4
Value for money
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

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
7 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 7 kg of laundry, which is less than 81.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 12.3% 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
yes
This tumble dryer has 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 30.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 38.3% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
?
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
?
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
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
no
This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers include 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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Siemens WT44W162 iQ500 vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 13.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.65 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
  • 10.2% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.97 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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.
  • 13.6% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.7 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.65 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 10.2% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.97 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 0.8% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    84.2 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • Includes a self-cleaning condenser
    This tumble dryer has a self-cleaning condenser, which the average tumble dryer lacks. 11.8% of dryers have self-cleaning condensers.
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • No delayed start option
    This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option, while the average tumble dryer does. 92.8% of dryers have a delayed start option.
  • 1 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.5

    Rating

    30%

    7.8

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 1 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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 (A++ vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    A++ vs A+++
  • Lacks bidirectional motion for even drying
    This tumble dryer does not ensure even drying with bidirectional drum motion, while the average tumble dryer does. 66.5% of dryers use this technology.
  • 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.
  • 10 min longer fast cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer fast cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (40 min vs 30 min). The average dryer’s fast cycle takes 30 min.
    40 min vs 30 min
  • No delayed start option
    This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option, while the average tumble dryer does. 92.8% of dryers have a delayed start option.
  • Does not have an interior light
    This tumble dryer does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 0.3% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.8 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 4.1% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (320236.2 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    320,236.176 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.4% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.6 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 6.7% heavier
    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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens WT44W162 iQ500

  • Heat pump drying uses 1.65 kWh for a full cotton load.
  • The yearly use of 212 kWh earns an A++ energy rating.
  • Humidity sensors help judge when clothes are dry.
  • The self-cleaning condenser cuts down on lint cleaning.
  • A wool program and a gentle drying setting suit delicate pieces.
  • The transparent door lets you check the drum easily.

What we don't like about Siemens WT44W162 iQ500

  • At 7 kg the drum is small for a family's washing.
  • There is no delayed start option.
  • At 65 dB it is noticeable in a quiet home.
  • With no interior light, the drum is harder to see.
  • The drum turns one way only, so creases can build up more easily.

Verdict

Low running cost is the reason to look at the Siemens WT44W162 iQ500, a heat pump dryer for one or two people who do a few loads a week. A full cotton load uses 1.65 kWh, and a part-filled one 0.97 kWh, which keeps the yearly figure at 212 kWh. The self-cleaning condenser cleans itself, so there is less lint to deal with, and humidity sensors judge when the load is dry. A wool program and a gentle drying setting give delicate pieces a softer treatment. The transparent door lets you check the drum at a glance. The trade-off is capacity: 7 kg is small for a family, and there is no delayed start option. It suits a small household that wants to keep the power bill low.

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