Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Blomberg LTK38020W IR vs Blomberg LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating

85specifications compared
28differ
57identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

Drying system
- LTK38020W IR:Condensation
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:Heat pump
Cycle time
- LTK38020W IR:142 min
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:197 min
Noise emission class
- LTK38020W IR:C
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:B
Noise level
- LTK38020W IR:65 dB
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:64 dB
Energy consumption per cycle (full load)
- LTK38020W IR:4.75 kWh
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:1.84 kWh
Weighted cycle time
- LTK38020W IR:107 min
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:153 min
Cycle time (partial load)
- LTK38020W IR:80 min
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:120 min
Condensation efficiency
- LTK38020W IR:81%
- LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating:88%

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Comparison of LTK38020W IR, LTNA18320W
91 specifications	A Blomberg LTK38020W IR View product	B Blomberg LTNA18320W 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer with A++ Energy Rating Model LTNA18320W View product
Design1 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading typeKnown for one	Front-load	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drying systemDiffers	Condensation	Heat pump
Product colourKnown for one	White	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
Performance11 differ
Rated capacity	8 kg	8 kg
Condensation efficiency class	B	B
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)	B	B
Number of drying programs	15	15
Drying programsDiffers	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	Bedding, Cotton, Cotton cupboard dry, Cotton eco, Cotton iron dry, Down wear/duvet, Freshen-up, Gentle care, Shirts, Hygienic drying, Jeans/denim, Mix, Outdoor/sport, Sport, Synthetics, Timed, Towel, Xpress super short
Cycle timeDiffers	142 min	197 min
Noise emission classDiffers	C	B
Noise levelDiffers	65 dB	64 dB
Energy consumption per cycle (full load)Differs	4.75 kWh	1.84 kWh
Ambient temperature (max)	40 °C	40 °C
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 levels	3	3
Number of temperature settings	2	2
Safety cut out	Yes	Yes
Weighted cycle timeDiffers	107 min	153 min
Cycle time (partial load)Differs	80 min	120 min
Condensation efficiencyDiffers	81%	88%
Condensation efficiency (partial load)Differs	81%	88%
Energy consumption per cycle (partial load)Differs	2.53 kWh	0.99 kWh
Low temperature	Yes	Yes
Weighted condensation efficiencyDiffers	81%	88%
Refrigerating mediumKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R290
Ergonomics1 differ
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 feet	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	142 min	197 min
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 method	Sensor	Sensor
Water tank position	Top	Top
Power8 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	B	D
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	B	A++
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A+++ to D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connected loadDiffers	2500 W	900 W
AC input voltage	230-240 V	230-240 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
CurrentDiffers	11.5 A	4 A
Power consumption (off)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Energy consumptionDiffers	4.75 kWh	1.84 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	561.1 kWh	220.2 kWh
Energy efficiency index (EEI)Differs	180	70
Power plug current	13 A	13 A
Heater powerDiffers	2300 W	0 W
Power consumption (left-on)	1 W	1 W
Logistics data2 differ
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) packaging weightDiffers	764 g	691 g
Plastic packaging weightDiffers	194 g	179 g
Paper packaging weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	336 g
Supplier featuresidentical
Manufacturer	BLOMBERG	BLOMBERG
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	597 mm	598 mm
DepthDiffers	589 mm	546 mm
Height	846 mm	846 mm
WeightDiffers	33.5 kg	41 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Direct drain hose included	Yes	Yes
Package width	650 mm	650 mm
Package depthDiffers	600 mm	550 mm
Package height	885 mm	885 mm
Package weightDiffers	34.5 kg	42 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) door	No	No
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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