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Candy BQS 8N3BX-S vs Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 16identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 39 L more drum volume than the Candy BQS 8N3BX-S (127 L vs 88 L). The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 1 kg more rated capacity than the Candy BQS 8N3BX-S (9 kg vs 8 kg). The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 50 min more cycle time than the Candy BQS 8N3BX-S (270 min vs 220 min). Only the Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has drum interior light. Condensation efficiency class: B on the Candy BQS 8N3BX-S, A on the Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE.

  • Drum volume
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:88 L
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:127 L
  • Rated capacity
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:8 kg
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:9 kg
  • Condensation efficiency class
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:B
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:A
  • Cycle time
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:220 min
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:270 min
  • Noise emission class
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:B
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:A
  • Noise level
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:64 dB
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:60 dB
  • Drum interior light
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:No
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:Yes
  • Energy efficiency class
    • BQS 8N3BX-S:C
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:A

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Comparison of BQS 8N3BX-S, C WD 96M WBS BE
59 specifications
Design1 differ
Appliance placementFreestandingFreestanding
Loading typeFront-loadFront-load
Drying systemHeat pumpHeat pump
Product colourWhiteWhite
Custom panel-readyNoNo
Door hingeRightRight
Door styleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGlass window door
Door colourBlackBlack
Reversible doorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeRotary, TouchRotary, Touch
Drum volumeDiffers88 L127 L
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 m
Inverter technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drum materialKnown for oneStainless steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance6 differ
Rated capacityDiffers8 kg9 kg
Condensation efficiency classDiffersBA
Drying programsDiffersEco, Quick, Synthetics, WoolSynthetics, Jeans/denim, Wool
Cycle timeDiffers220 min270 min
Noise emission classDiffersBA
Noise levelDiffers64 dB60 dB
Anti-Crease functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of drying programsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timerYesYes
Delay start (max)24 h24 h
Delay start (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 h
Drum interior lightDiffersNoYes
LED program stage indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Child lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Adjustable feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-cleaningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Filter cleaning indicatorYesYes
Water tank full indicatorYesYes
Wi-Fi controlledYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remaining time indicationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ready indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Apps supportedKnown for onehOnUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersCA
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Connected loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 A
Energy consumption per 100 cyclesDiffers101 kWh79 kWh
Energy consumptionDiffers1.01 kWh0.79 kWh
Annual energy consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148.1 kWh
Energy efficiency index (EEI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42.9
Heat sourceElectricElectric
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Whirlpool technologies (clothes care)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6TH SENSE, SteamCare, SoftMove
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers595 mm598 mm
DepthDiffers524 mm674 mm
HeightDiffers850 mm846 mm
WeightKnown for one42 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers44 kg48.5 kg
Package widthKnown for one655 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one585 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one885 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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