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Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£790Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A++Installation type:self-standing

Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

75%

7.7

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 62% of tumble dryers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 74%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 68%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
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7.7

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

6.3

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 67%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

35%

8.8

Performance

30%

6.5

Features

25%

7.9

Drying programs

10%

7.4

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

7.2
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
?
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
?
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 WT48Y701FG iQ800 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.
  • 33.5% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.27 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 30.6% 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.
    0.75 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this 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.
  • 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.
  • 33.5% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.3 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.27 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 30.6% 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.
    0.75 kWh vs 1.08 kWh
  • 3 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (62 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    62 dB vs 65 dB
  • 32.8% lower yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy a year than the average tumble dryer (158 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    158 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 32.8% lower annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a lower annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (47.4 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    47.4 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this 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.
  • 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
  • 24.4% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (56 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    56 kg vs 45 kg
  • 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
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318695.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    318,695.316 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
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 64.6% more expensive
    Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£790 vs £480).
    £790 vs £480
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 67% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.3

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.1
  • 64.6% more expensive
    Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£790 vs £480).
    £790 vs £480
  • 4.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 67% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    6.3

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.1
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 vs 7.56
  • 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+++
  • 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
  • 14.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (209 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    209 min vs 194.5 min
  • 24.4% heavier
    This tumble dryer is heavier than the average tumble dryer (56 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weights 45 kg.
    56 kg vs 45 kg
  • 3.6% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (318695.3 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    318,695.316 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
  • 0.2% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.7 cm vs 59.6 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800

  • An 8 kg drum takes a full family load in one go.
  • The built-in display shows the settings at a glance.
  • It can be programmed to suit your own cycles.
  • The A++ energy class keeps electricity use low for its size.
  • Front loading gives easy access to the drum.
  • It stands on its own and needs no built-in fitting.

What we don't like about Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800

  • At 56 kg it is very heavy to move.
  • Moving it into a flat may need two people.
  • It takes up a fixed floor spot in a home.
  • Its weight makes it hard to clean behind.

Verdict

The 8 kg drum and a built-in display make the Siemens WT48Y701FG iQ800 a practical pick for a family's regular washing. It is a self-standing, front-loading unit that stands on the floor, so it needs its own spot in the house. The built-in display sets the programs, and the machine can be programmed to suit the cycles you use. The energy class is A++, a good rating for a machine of this size. The weight is the main issue. At 56 kg it is heavy to shift, so think about where it will stand before you buy. Once it is in place it stays put, which is fine for a utility room that never changes. It suits a buyer with a fixed spot who wants a large load and a built-in display.

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