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Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):?Installation type:self-standing

Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

75%

7.4

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 57% of tumble dryers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

▼Worse than 57%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

25%

7.5

Drying programs

10%

6.1

Design

▲Better than 52%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 76% of models

7.4

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

6.8

Popularity

▼Worse than 76%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

6.8

Features

25%

7.5

Drying programs

10%

6.1

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.8

Price

7.5
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
50 L
Market range: <112 L – >125 L
This tumble dryer has a drum volume of 50 L, which is smaller than 98.7% 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)
?
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N. of drying programs
12
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 12 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 60.4% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.6% 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
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
11
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 11 features which is more than the n. of features of 61.2% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 4.1% of tumble dryers.
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
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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Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    11 vs 9
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 5 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (60 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    60 dB vs 65 dB
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a better water recovery efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (A vs B). The average dryer has a water recovery efficiency class of B.
    A vs B
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Bed linen program
    This tumble dryer has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Jeans program
    This tumble dryer has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This tumble dryer is Wi-Fi enabled, while the average tumble dryer is not. 28.4% of dryers support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 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.
  • 2 more advanced features
    This tumble dryer has more features than the average tumble dryer (11 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    11 vs 9
  • Can pair with washing machine
    This tumble dryer can pair with a washing machine, while the average tumble dryer cannot. 22.9% of dryers offer this pairing capability.
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    12 vs 14
  • 56.5% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (50 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    50 L vs 115 L
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 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.
  • 12.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (346800 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    346,800.0 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 11.7% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (68 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    68 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 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.
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    6.8

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models

    7.4

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    6.8

    Popularity

    7.4 vs 8.1
  • 56.5% smaller drum
    This tumble dryer has a smaller drum than the average tumble dryer (50 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    50 L vs 115 L
  • 2 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (12 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    12 vs 14
  • 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 shirt program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Shirt program, the average tumble dryer does. 76.1% of dryers have this program.
  • 0.7% wider
    This tumble dryer is wider than the average tumble dryer (60 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    60 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • 12.8% larger volume
    This tumble dryer has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (346800 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    346,800.0 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 11.7% larger depth
    This tumble dryer has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (68 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    68 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 0.1% higher height
    This tumble dryer has a higher height than the average tumble dryer (85 cm vs 84.9 cm). The average dryer has a height of 84.9 cm.
    85 cm vs 84.9 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS

  • The wool program suits delicate knitwear.
  • The jeans program handles heavy denim.
  • The duvet program is handy for bedding.
  • The baby program is an uncommon extra.
  • At 60 dB it is quiet for a 9 kg dryer.
  • Silent mode gives an even quieter run.

What we don't like about Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS

  • The 50 L drum is small for bulky items.
  • It is self-standing, so it cannot be built under a counter.
  • A duvet fills the small drum quickly.
  • Quiet running depends on picking silent mode.

Verdict

Families who dry woollens, jeans and duvets in one machine should look at the Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS. It has 12 programs, and the wool, jeans and duvet settings mean you rarely have to guess. The heat pump and humidity sensors keep the cycle in check, and the drum turns both ways. At 60 dB it is a fairly quiet dryer, and silent mode makes it quieter still. The refresh program is handy for clothes that have been stored away. The 50 L drum is the trade-off, since bulky items fill it quickly. It is self-standing, so it cannot be built under a counter, and it needs its own floor space. It suits a family with mixed fabrics that wants quiet running and does not need a big drum.

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