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Willow WTD7W review: 80 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220Drying technology:ventedCapacity:7 kgEnergy efficiency class (old label):CInstallation type:self-standing

Willow WTD7W Review: Compare 80 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Tumble dryers category and whether it is worth buying.

Willow WTD7W
4.5/10

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 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 99% of models
Score components

75%

4.5

Technical score

25%

4.5

User score

▼Worse than 99% of tumble dryers
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

4.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 98%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

2.9

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

5.5

Design

▼Worse than 96%
4.5

User score

User score
4.5/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models

4.5

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

70%

8.0

Rating

30%

8.1

Popularity

▼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of tumble dryer Willow WTD7W

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

35%

6.5

Performance

30%

2.9

Features

25%

3.4

Drying programs

10%

5.5

Design

4.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

4.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.2
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
7 kg
Market range: <7 kg – >10 kg
This tumble dryer holds 7 kg of laundry, which is less than 81.6% of tumble dryers and equal to 12.3% 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
5
Market range: <9 – >15
This tumble dryer has 5 different drying programs which is fewer than the n. of programs of 93.5% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 3.1% of tumble dryers.
Air Dry, Cool, Anti-wrinkle, Warm, Hot
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/High selector knob
Selectable drying times
yes
This tumble dryer has adjustable drying times. 97.4% of tumble dryers have adjustable drying times.
20 - 190 min
Selectable drying level
no
This tumble dryer does not allow drying level customization. 95.4%.
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N. of advanced features
2
Market range: <6 – >18
This tumble dryer has 2 features which is fewer than the n. of features of 94.9% of tumble dryers and equal to that of 1.9% of tumble dryers.
Memory function, Selectable drying times
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
?
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Willow WTD7W vs the average tumble dryer

246810TotalPerformanceDrying programsFeaturesDesign
  • 4 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (61 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    61 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low/High selector knob
  • Can save settings to memory
    This tumble dryer can save drying settings to memory, which the average tumble dryer cannot. 29.9% of dryers have this feature.
  • 6.3% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (288,150 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    288,150 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 7.2% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (56.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    56.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 38.9% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (27.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    27.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 2.18x cheaper
    Willow WTD7W is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£220 vs £480).
    £220 vs £480
  • 33.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (161 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    161 min vs 194.5 min
  • 2.18x cheaper
    Willow WTD7W is cheaper than the average tumble dryer (£220 vs £480).
    £220 vs £480
  • 4 dB quieter
    This tumble dryer is quieter than the average tumble dryer (61 dB vs 65 dB). The average tumble dryer runs at 65 dB.
    61 dB vs 65 dB
  • Adjustable temperature
    This tumble dryer offers temperature selection, while the average tumble dryer does not. 43.1% of dryers provide temperature selection.
    Low/High selector knob
  • 33.5 min shorter ECO cycle duration
    This tumble dryer has a shorter ECO cycle duration than the average tumble dryer (161 min vs 194.5 min). The average dryer’s ECO cycle takes 194.5 min.
    161 min vs 194.5 min
  • Can save settings to memory
    This tumble dryer can save drying settings to memory, which the average tumble dryer cannot. 29.9% of dryers have this feature.
  • 6.3% smaller volume
    This tumble dryer has a smaller volume than the average tumble dryer (288,150 cm³ vs 307,582.8 cm³). The average dryer has a volume of 307,582.758 cm³.
    288,150 cm³ vs 307,582.758 cm³
  • 7.2% smaller depth
    This tumble dryer has a smaller depth than the average tumble dryer (56.5 cm vs 60.9 cm). The average dryer has a depth of 60.9 cm.
    56.5 cm vs 60.9 cm
  • 38.9% lighter
    This tumble dryer is lighter than the average tumble dryer (27.5 kg vs 45 kg). The average dryer weighs 45 kg.
    27.5 kg vs 45 kg
  • 9 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (5 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Air Dry, Cool, Anti-wrinkle, Warm, Hot
    5 vs 14
  • 44.4% lower user score
    User score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

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

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    4.5 vs 8.1
  • 7 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (2 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Memory function, Selectable drying times
    2 vs 9
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 44.4% lower user score
    User score
    4.5/ 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 99% of models

    4.5

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

    70%

    8.0

    Rating

    30%

    8.1

    Popularity

    4.5 vs 8.1
  • 22.6% worse value for money
    Willow WTD7W has worse value for money than the average tumble dryer (6.18 vs 7.6).
    6.18 vs 7.58
  • 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
  • 1 kg smaller capacity
    This tumble dryer holds less laundry than the average tumble dryer (7 kg vs 8 kg). The average tumble dryer holds 8 kg.
    7 kg vs 8 kg
  • 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+++
  • 2.14x higher yearly energy use
    This tumble dryer uses more energy a year than the average tumble dryer (504 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year). The average tumble dryer uses 235 kWh/year.
    504 kWh/year vs 235 kWh/year
  • 2.14x higher annual energy cost
    This tumble dryer has a higher annual energy cost than the average tumble dryer (151.2 £/year vs 70.5 £/year). The average annual energy cost for dryers is 70.5 £/year.
    151.2 £/year vs 70.5 £/year
  • 9 fewer drying programs
    This tumble dryer offers fewer drying programs than the average tumble dryer (5 vs 14). The average dryer has 14 drying programs.
    Air Dry, Cool, Anti-wrinkle, Warm, Hot
    5 vs 14
  • 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.
  • No customizable drying levels
    This tumble dryer does not support customizable drying levels, while the average tumble dryer does. 95.4% of dryers offer 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.
  • 7 fewer advanced features
    This tumble dryer has fewer features than the average tumble dryer (2 vs 9). The average dryer has 9 features.
    Memory function, Selectable drying times
    2 vs 9
  • 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.
  • No pause-and-add option
    This tumble dryer does not include a Pause & Add option, while the average tumble dryer does. 95.7% of dryers have this feature.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • Less flexible door hinge
    This tumble dryer has a less flexible hinge than the average tumble dryer (left vs reversible).
    left 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

Verdict

Willow WTD7W delivers quiet performance at 61 dB and has a lightweight build of 27.5 kg, making it easy to move and install. It supports adjustable drying times between 20 and 190 minutes, includes a memory function, and runs efficiently with a relatively short ECO cycle. While compact and budget-friendly, it lacks advanced features like humidity sensors, display, and delayed start. The basic vented technology, limited drying programs, and energy class C rating also reflect a more essential setup suited for simpler needs.

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