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Smeg DT393P review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£800Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Smeg DT393P Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Smeg DT393P
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

75%

7.7

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 68% of tumble dryers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
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 67% of models
Score components

35%

8.6

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

9.1

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 67%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 52% of models

70%

9.1

Rating

30%

7.2

Popularity

â–²Better than 52%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Smeg DT393P

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 67% of models
Score components:

35%

8.6

Performance

30%

5.7

Features

25%

9.1

Drying programs

10%

7.5

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

7.3
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
9 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
112 L
Market range: <110 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 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: <9 – >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.
Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene, Timed Drying, Towels, Silent, Outdoor, Delicates, Refresh, 45 min, Baby, Mix, Shirts 30 min, Wool, Duvets
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.
Low temperature selection button only
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
10 - 150 min
Selectable drying level
yes
This tumble dryer allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Cupboard Dry+, Extra Dry
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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.
Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO indicator, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
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
?
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Smeg DT393P 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.
  • 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.
    Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene, Timed Drying, Towels, Silent, Outdoor, Delicates, Refresh, 45 min, Baby, Mix, Shirts 30 min, Wool, Duvets
    15 vs 14
  • 17.8% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.6 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.57 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • 18.5% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.9 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.88 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.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This tumble dryer features an ECO indicator, while the average tumble dryer does not. 20.5% of dryers have this indicator.
    The Energy Consumption display indicates power usage through a visual indicator that adjusts based on program selection, fabric type, drying level, and spin speed.
  • 6.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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–² Better than 52% of models

    70%

    9.1

    Rating

    30%

    7.2

    Popularity

    8.6 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.
  • 17.8% lower full-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per full-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (1.6 kWh vs 1.91 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.91 kWh.
    1.57 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 1 kg larger capacity
    This tumble dryer holds more laundry than the average tumble dryer (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 18.5% lower part-load energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy per partial-load cycle than the average tumble dryer (0.9 kWh vs 1.08 kWh). The average tumble dryer uses 1.08 kWh at partial load.
    0.88 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.
    Cotton, Synthetics, Hygiene, Timed Drying, Towels, Silent, Outdoor, Delicates, Refresh, 45 min, Baby, Mix, Shirts 30 min, Wool, Duvets
    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.
    Low temperature selection button only
  • Hygiene program
    This tumble dryer has a Hygiene program, while the average tumble dryer does not. 39% of dryers have a Hygiene program.
  • 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.
    Silent cycle
  • Has an ECO indicator
    This tumble dryer features an ECO indicator, while the average tumble dryer does not. 20.5% of dryers have this indicator.
    The Energy Consumption display indicates power usage through a visual indicator that adjusts based on program selection, fabric type, drying level, and spin speed.
  • 1 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (10 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, ECO indicator, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Silent mode/program, Gentle drying, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    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.
  • 0.5% 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)
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 59.2% of dryers feature a special drum design.
  • 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
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Smeg DT393P is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£800 vs £480).
    £800 vs £480
  • 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
  • 10.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (205 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    205 min vs 194.5 min
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Smeg DT393P has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.26 vs 7.6).
    7.26 vs 7.58
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Smeg DT393P is more expensive than the average tumble dryer (£800 vs £480).
    £800 vs £480
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Smeg DT393P has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.26 vs 7.6).
    7.26 vs 7.58
  • 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
  • 10.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (205 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    205 min vs 194.5 min
  • 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
  • Does not have a special drum design
    This tumble dryer does not have a special drum design, while the average tumble dryer does. 59.2% of dryers feature a special drum design.
  • 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

Third-party reviews

Verdict

Smeg DT393P balances energy efficiency with comprehensive functionality through heat pump technology consuming 1.57 kWh per full load and 0.88 kWh for partial loads, supported by an inverter motor and A+++ energy rating alongside annual consumption of 194 kWh. This stylish 9 kg capacity model operates at moderate 65 dB noise levels and incorporates 15 specialized programs including Hygiene, Outdoor, Baby, and Duvet cycles with humidity sensors for precise moisture monitoring, gentle drying capabilities, bidirectional drum movement, and Silent mode operation for nighttime convenience. Notable features encompass reversible door configuration, adjustable anti-crease duration, built-in drum lighting, and Energy Consumption display with visual power usage indicators, though significant drawbacks include premium positioning, substantial 51.4 kg weight, extended 205-minute ECO cycle duration, and absence of modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi connectivity, laundry detection system, smart diagnosis capabilities, and specialized drum design technology despite the 2-year motor warranty limitation.

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