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Siemens WT47Y701 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£640Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Siemens WT47Y701 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WT47Y701
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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Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
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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Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

25%

6.4

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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7.1

Mark 8.5 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%

8.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Siemens WT47Y701

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

5.9

Features

25%

6.4

Drying programs

10%

7.8

Design

7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.0
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
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
8
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 8 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 90.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
10
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 10 features which is more than the n. of features of 51.3% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.7% 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
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 WT47Y701 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 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.
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 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.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    10 vs 9
  • 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 reversible door
    This tumble dryer has a reversible door, which the average tumble dryer does not. 25.9% of dryers have reversible doors.
  • 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.
  • 1 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (64 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    64 dB vs 65 dB
  • 3.7% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.8 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.84 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Includes a fast drying function
    This tumble dryer includes a rapid drying function, while the average tumble dryer does not. 22.8% of dryers have a rapid drying function.
  • 56.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (138 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    138 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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 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.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    10 vs 9
  • 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.
  • 0.8% 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.
  • 6 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    8 vs 14
  • 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
  • 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.5 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%

    8.6

    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
  • 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
  • 5.6% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.14 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 3.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (319229.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    319,229.144 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models

    7.1

    Mark 8.5 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%

    8.6

    Popularity

    7.1 vs 8.1
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Siemens WT47Y701 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.02 vs 7.6).
    7.02 vs 7.56
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Siemens WT47Y701 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£640 vs £480).
    £640 vs £480
  • 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
  • 5.6% higher part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.1 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    1.14 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 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+++
  • 6 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    8 vs 14
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (319229.1 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    319,229.144 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 4.1% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    63.4 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 11.1% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (50 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    50 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

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What we like about Siemens WT47Y701

  • 8 kg capacity takes a full load of towels or bedding.
  • The self-cleaning condenser cuts down on hands-on upkeep.
  • A reversible door lets you choose the side it opens on.
  • The child lock keeps small hands off the controls.
  • A 24 h delayed start lets you plan drying ahead of time.
  • A++ energy class with 232 kWh per year.

What we don't like about Siemens WT47Y701

  • Eight drying programs means less choice for specialist fabrics.
  • At 50 kg it is hard to move around a utility room.
  • At 64 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • 232 kWh per year is a fair amount of electricity for a dryer.

Verdict

An 8 kg load and a self-cleaning condenser are the main reasons to look at the Siemens WT47Y701. It is a heat pump dryer with a 112 L drum, so big towels and duvets have room to tumble. The condenser cleans itself during drying, which means less hands-on upkeep. A reversible door lets you fit the machine on the side that suits your laundry room, and the child lock keeps small hands off the controls. A 24 h delayed start helps when you want the clothes ready for the evening. The trade-off is the menu: eight drying programs is a short list if you do many different fabrics. It suits a family that dries full loads most days and wants a dryer that mostly looks after itself.

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