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Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£510Drying technology:heat pumpCapacity:9 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):A+++Installation type:self-standing

Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

75%

7.6

Technical score

25%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 53% of tumble dryers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▲Better than 55%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

5.5

Features

25%

8.5

Drying programs

10%

6.8

Design

▲Better than 62%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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7.6

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%

6.6

Popularity

▼Worse than 70%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

35%

9.0

Performance

30%

5.5

Features

25%

8.5

Drying programs

10%

6.8

Design

7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.7
Drying technology
heat pump
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B holds 9 kg of laundry, which is more than 58.8% of tumble dryers and equal to 29.3% of tumble dryers.
Drum volume
120 L
Market range: <110 L – >125 L
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a drum volume of 120 L, which is larger than 69.5% of tumble dryers and equal to 7.1% of tumble dryers.
Inverter motor
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has an inverter motor. 42.6% of tumble dryers have an inverter motor.
Energy efficiency class (old label)
A+++
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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.
Eco Cotton, Mixed, Bed Linen, Shirts, Sports, Duvet, Jeans, Easy Iron, Refresh, Quick 30', Colored, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics
N. of downloadable programs
0
Market range: <0 – >40
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B does not offer temperature selection. 43.1% of tumble dryers offer temperature selection.
Selectable drying times
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
Selectable drying level
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B allows drying level customization. 95.4%.
To Iron, To Hang, To Store, Extra Dry
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N. of advanced features
8
Market range: <6 – >18
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has 8 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 64.1% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 13% of tumble dryers.
Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
Laundry detection system
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B includes a laundry detection system. 43.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
6th Sense Technology (automatically monitors load and adjusts drying cycle to achieve desired dryness level while optimizing time and energy)
Humidity sensors
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B is equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
The 6th Sense 3Dry technology ensures smart drying control, using multiple hot air jets to distribute heat evenly throughout the drum.
Delayed start option
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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 Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B is front-loading, which is equal to 100% of tumble dryers.
Display
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
yes
Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B includes a child lock. 94% of tumble dryers have a child lock.
Antivibration design
?
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Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an inverter motor
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • 1 more drying programs
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Eco Cotton, Mixed, Bed Linen, Shirts, Sports, Duvet, Jeans, Easy Iron, Refresh, Quick 30', Colored, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics
    15 vs 14
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    6th Sense Technology (automatically monitors load and adjusts drying cycle to achieve desired dryness level while optimizing time and energy)
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
  • 14.7% lower full-load energy use
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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.
    1.63 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • Bed linen program
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Has an inverter motor
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has an inverter motor, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.6% of dryers have an inverter motor.
  • Better water recovery efficiency class
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
  • 14.7% lower full-load energy use
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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.
    1.63 kWh vs 1.91 kWh
  • 4.3% larger drum
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a larger drum than the average tumble dryer (120 L vs 115 L). The average tumble dryer has a drum of 115 L.
    120 L vs 115 L
  • 1 dB quieter
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B 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
  • 1 more drying programs
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B offers more drying programs than the average tumble dryer (15 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Eco Cotton, Mixed, Bed Linen, Shirts, Sports, Duvet, Jeans, Easy Iron, Refresh, Quick 30', Colored, Silk, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics
    15 vs 14
  • Bed linen program
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a Bed Linen program, the average tumble dryer does not. 42.7% of dryers have this program.
  • Jeans program
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a Jeans program, the average tumble dryer does not. 48.9% of dryers have this program.
  • Includes a laundry detection system
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B includes a laundry detection system, which the average tumble dryer does not have. 43.8% of dryers offer this system.
    6th Sense Technology (automatically monitors load and adjusts drying cycle to achieve desired dryness level while optimizing time and energy)
  • 0.2% narrower
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B is narrower than the average tumble dryer (59.5 cm vs 59.6 cm). The average dryer has a width of 59.6 cm.
    59.5 cm vs 59.6 cm
  • Does not support gentle drying
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • Does not have an interior light
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 6.6% larger volume
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (327,845.6 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    327,845.595 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 6.6% larger depth
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (64.9 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    64.9 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 6.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models

    7.6

    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%

    6.6

    Popularity

    7.6 vs 8.1
  • 20.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (215 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    215 min vs 194.5 min
  • Less flexible door hinge
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible
  • 6.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models

    7.6

    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%

    6.6

    Popularity

    7.6 vs 8.1
  • Does not support gentle drying
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B does not support gentle drying, while the average tumble dryer does. 58.3% of dryers support this feature.
  • 20.5 min longer ECO cycle duration
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a longer ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (215 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    215 min vs 194.5 min
  • 1 fewer advanced features
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Laundry detection system, Humidity sensors, Delayed start option, Pause & Add option, Selectable drying times, Selectable drying level, Post-drying drum movement, Bidirectional drum movement
    8 vs 9
  • Does not have an interior light
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B does not have an interior light, the average tumble dryer does. 50.6% of dryers have this feature.
  • 6.6% larger volume
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a larger volume than the average tumble dryer (327,845.6 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    327,845.595 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 6.6% larger depth
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a larger depth than the average tumble dryer (64.9 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    64.9 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • Less flexible door hinge
    Whirlpool FFT M22 9x3B has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (right vs reversible).
    right vs reversible

Third-party reviews

Verdict

The Whirlpool FFT M22 9X3B heat pump dryer stands out as a high-capacity, exceptionally energy-efficient appliance tailored for active family homes. Featuring a large 120-litre drum with a nine-kilogram capacity powered by a brushless inverter motor, this model achieves the highest A+++ energy efficiency rating, consuming an extraordinarily low 194 kilowatt-hours annually at 64 decibels. Whirlpool's intelligent 6th Sense technology continuously monitors internal moisture and temperature, automatically modulating run times to deliver optimal dryness while preserving delicate fibres. The innovative FreshCare+ option gently tumbles garments intermittently for up to six hours after cycle completion, keeping laundry fragrant and crease-free even if not unloaded immediately. With fifteen specialized programs, including a rapid thirty-minute option, an accessible Easy Cleaning condenser filter, and class A condensation efficiency, it provides superb daily performance.

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