Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S vs Hoover 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Hoover 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load has 1 dB more noise level than the Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S (65 dB vs 64 dB). The Hoover 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load has 18 kWh more energy consumption per 100 cycles than the Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S (119 kWh vs 101 kWh). The Hoover 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load has 0.18 kWh more energy consumption than the Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S (1.19 kWh vs 1.01 kWh). Only the Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S has Bluetooth. Only the Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S has Wi-Fi controlled.

Loading type
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:Front-load
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:Top-load
Product colour
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:Grey
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:White
Door colour
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:Black
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:White
Noise emission class
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:B
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:C
Noise level
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:64 dB
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:65 dB
Bluetooth
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:Yes
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:No
Wi-Fi controlled
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:Yes
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:No
Energy efficiency class
- BQS 8N3BGX-S:C
- 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load:D

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Comparison of BQS 8N3BGX-S, 31103203
64 specifications	A Candy BQS 8N3BGX-S View product	B Hoover 31103203 tumble dryer Freestanding Top-load Model 31103203 View product
Design3 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading typeDiffers	Front-load	Top-load
Drying system	Heat pump	Heat pump
Product colourDiffers	Grey	White
Door colourDiffers	Black	White
Reversible doorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Control type	Rotary, Touch	Rotary, Touch
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Inverter technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Polar Night Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom panel-readyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Door hingeKnown for one	Right	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum volumeKnown for one	88 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Rated capacity	8 kg	8 kg
Condensation efficiency class	B	B
Drying programsDiffers	Eco, Steam, Synthetics, Mix	Wool, Synthetics, Jeans/denim, Mix, White clothes, Sport
Noise emission classDiffers	B	C
Noise levelDiffers	64 dB	65 dB
Anti-Crease functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Half-loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy iron functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable drying levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of drying levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of drying programsKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cycle timeKnown for one	220 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 h
Drum interior light	No	No
Child lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Adjustable feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-cleaningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Filter cleaning indicator	Yes	Yes
Fluff filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank full indicator	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi controlledDiffers	Yes	No
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remaining time indicationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for one	hOn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	C	D
Energy efficiency scaleDiffers	A to G	A++ to D
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	220 V
Energy consumption per 100 cyclesDiffers	101 kWh	119 kWh
Energy consumptionDiffers	1.01 kWh	1.19 kWh
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	119 kWh
Power plug typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Type G
Heat sourceKnown for one	Electric	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Hoover technologies (clothes care)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 Years Tested, AI Silent Motion, Anti-Crease, Heat Pump Technology, Easy Iron, Wool Finish, Speed Inverter Motor, Soft Drum, Sensor Dry
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	595 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	524 mm	616 mm
HeightDiffers	850 mm	845 mm
WeightDiffers	42 kg	43.5 kg
Depth with door closedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61.6 cm
Cabinet depth (without pipe/door)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54.8 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Drying rack includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Package widthDiffers	655 mm	650 mm
Package depthDiffers	585 mm	650 mm
Package heightDiffers	885 mm	890 mm
Package weightDiffers	44 kg	45 kg
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 year(s)

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