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Siemens WT46E103 iQ300 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£640Drying technology:condenserCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):BInstallation type:self-standing

Siemens WT46E103 iQ300 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WT46E103 iQ300
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

9.3

User score

▲Better than 56% of tumble dryers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▼Worse than 63%
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 58% of models
Score components

35%

6.6

Performance

30%

6.7

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

▼Worse than 58%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models

70%

9.2

Rating

30%

9.6

Popularity

★Better than 91%
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Ranked #163 of 570 models in Tumble dryers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Siemens WT46E103 iQ300

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

35%

6.6

Performance

30%

6.7

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.4
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
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)
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
?
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
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
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 WT46E103 iQ300 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.6

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 8.1
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 1.6% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (302613.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    302,613.116 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    ★ Better than 91% of models

    70%

    9.2

    Rating

    30%

    9.6

    Popularity

    9.3 vs 8.1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 1.6% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (302613.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    302,613.116 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8.9% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (41 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    41 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
  • 2.1x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.27 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Siemens WT46E103 iQ300 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£640 vs £480).
    £640 vs £480
  • 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
  • 2.1x higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (2.3 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    2.27 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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 (B vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    B vs A+++
  • 1 dB louder
    This tumble dryer is louder than the average tumble dryer (66 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    66 dB vs 65 dB
  • 2.11x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (497 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    497 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.11x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (149.1 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    149.1 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 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
  • 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 Siemens WT46E103 iQ300

  • Front loading gives easy access, with no lifting over a lid.
  • The 41 kg weight keeps it steady on the floor during a cycle.
  • The 7 kg drum suits one or two people doing small loads.
  • It comes from Siemens, a well-known household brand.
  • Emptying the drum is as easy as loading it, from the same front door.

What we don't like about Siemens WT46E103 iQ300

  • The 7 kg drum is small for a family's weekly loads.
  • At 41 kg it is hard to shift for cleaning.
  • It sits in the premium range, so it is not the cheapest option.
  • Front loading needs clearance in front of the door.

Verdict

A single person or a couple doing small loads most days is who the Siemens WT46E103 iQ300 suits. Its 7 kg drum is the main limit, so a family with big weekly loads will need to run it more often. The front door means you load and empty it from the front, with no lifting over a top lid. At 41 kg it is solid rather than light, so it stays put on the floor and is hard to shift for cleaning behind it. If you move house often, that weight will feel like a chore. It is a premium Siemens, so it suits a buyer who wants a steady, no-fuss machine for everyday loads and is happy with a modest drum size.

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