Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Blomberg LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating vs Blomberg LTK38020WIRE

76specifications compared
21differ
55identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Drying system
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:Heat pump
- LTK38020WIRE:Condensation
Cycle time
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:197 min
- LTK38020WIRE:142 min
Noise level
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:64 dB
- LTK38020WIRE:65 dB
Weighted cycle time
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:156 min
- LTK38020WIRE:107 min
Cycle time (partial load)
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:125 min
- LTK38020WIRE:80 min
Energy consumption per cycle (partial load)
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:1.08 kWh
- LTK38020WIRE:2.53 kWh
Energy efficiency class
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:E
- LTK38020WIRE:B
Connected load
- LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:900 W
- LTK38020WIRE:2500 W

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Comparison of LTA18321W, LTK38020WIRE
92 specifications	A Blomberg LTA18321W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating Model LTA18321W View product	B Blomberg LTK38020WIRE Model LTK38020WIRE View product
Design1 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Drying systemDiffers	Heat pump	Condensation
Product colour	White	White
Door hingeKnown for one	Right	Unknown — not stated by the source
Door colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control type	Buttons, Rotary	Buttons, Rotary
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display type	LED	LED
Door panel included	No	No
Large porthole door	Yes	Yes
Performance6 differ
Rated capacity	8 kg	8 kg
Condensation efficiency class	B	B
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of drying programs	15	15
Drying programsDiffers	Cotton, Cotton cupboard dry, Cotton eco, Cotton iron dry, Daily, Down wear/duvet, Gentle care, Shirts, Hygienic drying, Jeans/denim, Mix, Outdoor/sport, Sport, Synthetics, Timed, Towel, Xpress super short	Baby care, Cotton, Cotton cupboard dry, Cotton eco, Cotton iron dry, Daily, Drying rack/TimeDry, Gentle care, Shirts, BabyProtect+, Jeans/denim, Mix, Outdoor/sport, Refresh, Sport, Synthetics, Towel, Xpress super short
Cycle timeDiffers	197 min	142 min
Noise levelDiffers	64 dB	65 dB
Anti-Crease functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption per cycle (full load)Known for one	1.95 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient temperature (max)Known for one	40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient temperature (min)	5 °C	5 °C
Cool tumble	Yes	Yes
Left-on mode duration	30 min	30 min
Maximum rear panel temperature	40 °C	40 °C
Moisture sensor	Yes	Yes
Number of drying levelsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of temperature settings	2	2
Safety cut out	Yes	Yes
Extra dryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weighted cycle timeDiffers	156 min	107 min
Cycle time (partial load)Differs	125 min	80 min
Condensation efficiency	81%	81%
Condensation efficiency (partial load)	81%	81%
Energy consumption per cycle (partial load)Differs	1.08 kWh	2.53 kWh
Low temperature	Yes	Yes
Weighted condensation efficiency	81%	81%
Ergonomicsidentical
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)	24 h	24 h
Drum interior light	Yes	Yes
Remaining time indication	Yes	Yes
LED program stage indicator	Yes	Yes
Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Buzzer off	Yes	Yes
Child lock	Yes	Yes
Adjustable feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Feet adjustment	1.5 cm	1.5 cm
Number of adjustable feet	4	4
Reverse drum operation	Yes	Yes
Auto cooldown phase	Yes	Yes
Automatic control	Yes	Yes
Cycle time (full load)Known for one	197 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dryness level indicator	Yes	Yes
Filter cleaning indicator	Yes	Yes
Water tank full indicator	Yes	Yes
Feet extension (min)	0 mm	0 mm
Dryness control methodKnown for one	Sensor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Water tank position	Top	Top
Power7 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	E	B
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A++	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A+++ to D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connected loadDiffers	900 W	2500 W
AC input voltage	230-240 V	230-240 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
CurrentDiffers	4 A	11.5 A
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.47 W	0.5 W
Energy consumptionDiffers	1.95 kWh	4.75 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	236 kWh	561.1 kWh
Power plug current	13 A	13 A
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Heater powerDiffers	0 W	2300 W
Power consumption (left-on)	1 W	1 W
Logistics data2 differ
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) packaging weightDiffers	691 g	764 g
Paper packaging weightKnown for one	336 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plastic packaging weightDiffers	179 g	194 g
Supplier featuresidentical
Manufacturer	BLOMBERG	BLOMBERG
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	598 mm	597 mm
DepthDiffers	546 mm	589 mm
Height	846 mm	846 mm
WeightDiffers	41 kg	33.5 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Direct drain hose includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package width	650 mm	650 mm
Package depthDiffers	550 mm	600 mm
Package height	885 mm	885 mm
Package weightDiffers	42 kg	34.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Can be installed under worktop	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Outlet hose length	1.3 m	1.3 m
Professional installation required	Yes	Yes
Required own (furniture) doorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Required tools	Standard tool box	Standard tool box
Spare part retention	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
Ventilation requirements	Do not block front grille	Do not block front grille

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