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Solthermic SC2.5G review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Drying technology:ventedCapacity:2.5 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Solthermic SC2.5G Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Solthermic SC2.5G
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

75%

6.4

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 77% of tumble dryers
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 62%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.4

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

6.6

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 79%
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User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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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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Best prices
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Solthermic SC2.5G

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

35%

5.4

Performance

30%

6.6

Features

25%

6.6

Drying programs

10%

8.2

Design

6.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Drying technology
vented
This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than 90.1% of tumble dryers and equal to 9.9% of tumble dryers.
Capacity
2.5 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 2.5 kg of laundry, which is less than 98% of tumble dryers and equal to 1.9% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
?
Inverter motor
no
This tumble dryer does not have an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
?
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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
no
This tumble dryer does not offer 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
?
Maximum delayed start
?
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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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Solthermic SC2.5G vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 61% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (120000 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    120,000 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 34.3% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (40 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    40 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 29.3% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    60 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 64.4% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (16 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    16 kg vs 45 kg
  • 16.1% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (50 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    50 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 74.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (120 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    120 min vs 194.5 min
  • 2.67x cheaper
    Solthermic SC2.5G is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£180 vs £480).
    £180 vs £480
  • 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
  • 27.7% lower yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses less energy a year than the average tumble dryer (170 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    170 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 27.7% lower annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a lower annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (51 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    51.0 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 74.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (120 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    120 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.
  • 61% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (120000 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    120,000 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 34.3% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (40 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    40 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 29.3% lower height
    This tumble dryer has a lower height than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    60 cm vs 84.9 cm
  • 64.4% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (16 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    16 kg vs 45 kg
  • 16.1% narrower
    This tumble dryer is narrower than the average tumble dryer (50 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    50 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump).
    vented vs heat pump
  • 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 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.
  • Does not support gentle drying
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 5.5 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    2.5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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.
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Less efficient drying system
    This tumble dryer uses a vented drying system, which is less efficient than the average tumble dryer (vented vs heat pump).
    vented vs heat pump
  • 5.5 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (2.5 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    2.5 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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 support gentle drying
    This tumble dryer does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support 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.
  • Does not have a shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport program
    This tumble dryer does not have an Outdoor/Sport program, the average tumble dryer does. 83.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.1
lacasasibarita.es
✓ explicit
23/09/2026
Hands-on test · Mini tumble dryer
Verdict
The Solthermic SC2.5G is a 2.5 kg mini dryer that handles one person's daily clothes well, but it struggles when filled to the top.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Solthermic SC2.5G

  • Its small footprint suits a kitchen corner or a utility space.
  • The transparent door lets you check the drying without opening it.
  • The ECO cycle takes 120 min.
  • It uses 170 kWh a year.
  • You choose the drying time yourself.
  • The large round door makes the small drum easy to load.

What we don't like about Solthermic SC2.5G

  • At 2.5 kg it only handles small loads.
  • A full load struggles and can leave some garments damp.
  • Rated 62 dB, it measured about 59 dB in tests, which is noticeable in an open-plan room.
  • Vented drying needs a way to let the damp air out.

Verdict

For one person with a small flat, the Solthermic SC2.5G makes sense as a compact vented dryer for short, frequent loads. At 50 cm wide and 40 cm deep, it takes little floor space. The 2.5 kg drum is the trade-off: a full load struggles and can leave garments damp, so stop short of the limit. The ECO cycle takes 120 min, and the dryer uses 170 kWh a year. The transparent door lets you watch the clothes, and the large round door makes loading and unloading easy. It is rated 62 dB, and in tests it measured about 59 dB at one metre, which is noticeable near a bedroom. You pick the drying time yourself, and the white body with a black door sits well beside other kitchen appliances.

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