Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

AEG T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load vs Hotpoint FTCD 972 6HM1

27specifications compared
13differ
14identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Rated capacity
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:8 kg
- FTCD 972 6HM1:9 kg
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:A
- FTCD 972 6HM1:B
Cycle time
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:215 min
- FTCD 972 6HM1:250 min
Noise level
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:65 dB
- FTCD 972 6HM1:70 dB
Drum interior light
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Yes
- FTCD 972 6HM1:No
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:A+++
- FTCD 972 6HM1:A++
Energy consumption
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:1.51 kWh
- FTCD 972 6HM1:2.2 kWh
Annual energy consumption
- T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:177 kWh
- FTCD 972 6HM1:259 kWh

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Comparison of T97685IH3, FTCD 972 6HM1
41 specifications	A AEG T97685IH3 tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load Model T97685IH3 View product	B Hotpoint FTCD 972 6HM1 View product
Designidentical
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Drying system	Heat pump	Heat pump
Product colour	White	White
Door hinge	Left	Left
Control type	Buttons, Rotary	Buttons, Rotary
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display type	LCD	LCD
Built-in condensate drainageKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Inverter technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 L
Door opening angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180°
Performance5 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	8 kg	9 kg
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A	B
Drying programsDiffers	Mix, Steam, Cotton	Quick, Freshen-up, Jeans/denim, Blouse/shirt, Lingerie, Cotton, Towel, Synthetics
Cycle timeDiffers	215 min	250 min
Noise levelDiffers	65 dB	70 dB
Anti-Crease function	Yes	Yes
Moisture sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of drying levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Drum interior lightDiffers	Yes	No
BuzzerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Child lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+++	A++
Connected loadKnown for one	1000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
CurrentKnown for one	5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.11 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.11 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumptionDiffers	1.51 kWh	2.2 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	177 kWh	259 kWh
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	600 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	630 mm	610 mm
Height	850 mm	850 mm
WeightDiffers	50.7 kg	45 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	640 mm	640 mm
Package depthDiffers	680 mm	670 mm
Package height	890 mm	890 mm
Package weightKnown for one	53.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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