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Willow W8TDW review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260Drying technology:ventedCapacity:8 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):CInstallation type:self-standing

Willow W8TDW Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Willow W8TDW
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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%

5.8

Technical score

25%

5.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of tumble dryers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

35%

5.8

Performance

30%

5.8

Features

25%

5.1

Drying programs

10%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 89%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models

5.8

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

9.0

Rating

30%

6.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Willow W8TDW

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

35%

5.8

Performance

30%

5.8

Features

25%

5.1

Drying programs

10%

7.1

Design

5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.0
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
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
?
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)
C
This tumble dryer has an energy efficiency class that is worse than that of 91% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 9.1% of tumble dryers.
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N. of drying programs
8
Market range: <10 – >15
This tumble dryer has 8 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 90.6% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.8% 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
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
no
This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors. 90.8% of tumble dryers have humidity sensors.
Delayed start option
no
This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option. 92.8% of tumble dryers include this feature.
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
no
This tumble dryer lacks a display. 94.4% of tumble dryers have a display.
Child lock
no
This tumble dryer does not include 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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Willow W8TDW vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 8.5% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (281554 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    281,554 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (56 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    56 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 26.7% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (33 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    33 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.2% narrower
    This tumble dryer 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
  • 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
  • 84.6% cheaper
    Willow W8TDW is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£260 vs £480).
    £260 vs £480
  • 84.6% cheaper
    Willow W8TDW is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£260 vs £480).
    £260 vs £480
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
  • 8.5% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (281554 cm³ vs 307582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307582.758 cm³.
    281,554 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 8% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (56 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    56 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 26.7% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (33 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    33 kg vs 45 kg
  • 0.2% narrower
    This tumble dryer 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
  • 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
  • 6 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    8 vs 14
  • 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
  • 28.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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 96% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.9

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 8.1
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • 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.
  • Does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling
    This tumble dryer does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling, while the average tumble dryer does. 91.1% of dryers include 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.
  • 28.4% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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 96% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    9.0

    Rating

    30%

    6.9

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 8.1
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Willow W8TDW has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (7.01 vs 7.6).
    7.01 vs 7.56
  • 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
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    This tumble dryer has a worse energy efficiency class than the average tumble dryer (C vs A+++). The average dryer has an energy efficiency class of A+++.
    C vs A+++
  • 2.43x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (570 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    570 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.43x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (171 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    171.0 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 6 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (8 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    8 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 prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling
    This tumble dryer does not prevent wrinkles with post-dry tumbling, while the average tumble dryer does. 91.1% of dryers include 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 wool program
    This tumble dryer does not have a Wool program, while the average tumble dryer does. 90% of dryers include a Wool program.
  • Does not have humidity sensors
    This tumble dryer is not equipped with humidity sensors, while the average tumble dryer is. 90.8% of dryers include humidity sensors.
  • No delayed start option
    This tumble dryer does not have a delayed start option, while the average tumble dryer does. 92.8% of dryers have a delayed start option.
  • 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 a display
    This tumble dryer does not have a display, while the average tumble dryer does. 94.4% of dryers have a display.
  • Does not have a child lock
    This tumble dryer does not include a child lock, while the average tumble dryer does. 94% of dryers include a child lock feature.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Willow W8TDW

  • At 33 kg it is light enough to move about on your own.
  • The 56 cm depth fits a shallow space.
  • The 59.5 cm width suits a standard gap.
  • The roomy inside takes a full 8 kg load.
  • Temperature selection lets you choose the heat level.
  • The interior light helps you see the load.

What we don't like about Willow W8TDW

  • Eight programs leave less choice for delicate or bulky fabrics.
  • Without a display, settings are harder to read.
  • There is no child lock, so small children can press the controls.
  • Running energy is 570 kWh a year, which adds up over time.
  • There is no fast function for a quick top-up load.

Verdict

At 33 kg and 56 cm deep, the Willow W8TDW is a light dryer for a small flat, where space and carrying are the main worries. It is a vented 8 kg dryer, so warm air has to leave through a hose. The cabinet is slim, but the inside is roomy, so an 8 kg load fits without stuffing. The 65 dB noise level is loud enough to notice in a quiet kitchen. Eight programs and a temperature choice cover the basics, though it uses 570 kWh a year. There is no display and no child lock, and those are the things you will miss. It suits a small household that wants a light, slim dryer for everyday loads and is happy with a basic set of controls.

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