Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Candy GDL 8N2G-S vs Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT

23specifications compared
14differ
9identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT has 1 kg more rated capacity than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (9 kg vs 8 kg). The Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT has 90 min more cycle time than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (270 min vs 180 min). The Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT has 1 dB more noise level than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (63 dB vs 62 dB). Only the Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT has Wi-Fi controlled. Control type: Rotary, Buttons on the Candy GDL 8N2G-S, Rotary, Touch on the Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT.

Control type
- GDL 8N2G-S:Rotary, Buttons
- HBT96DBSG IT:Rotary, Touch
Rated capacity
- GDL 8N2G-S:8 kg
- HBT96DBSG IT:9 kg
Condensation efficiency class
- GDL 8N2G-S:B
- HBT96DBSG IT:A
Cycle time
- GDL 8N2G-S:180 min
- HBT96DBSG IT:270 min
Noise level
- GDL 8N2G-S:62 dB
- HBT96DBSG IT:63 dB
Wi-Fi controlled
- GDL 8N2G-S:No
- HBT96DBSG IT:Yes
Energy efficiency class
- GDL 8N2G-S:D
- HBT96DBSG IT:A
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
- GDL 8N2G-S:116 kWh
- HBT96DBSG IT:106 kWh

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Comparison of GDL 8N2G-S, HBT96DBSG IT
48 specifications	A Candy GDL 8N2G-S View product	B Hotpoint HBT96DBSG IT View product
Design1 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Drying system	Heat pump	Heat pump
Product colour	White	White
Door colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reversible doorsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeDiffers	Rotary, Buttons	Rotary, Touch
Drum volumeKnown for one	116 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Tub materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for undercounter installationKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Inverter technologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Performance5 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	8 kg	9 kg
Condensation efficiency classDiffers	B	A
Number of drying programsKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drying programsDiffers	Eco, Wool, Shirts, Synthetics, Colour, XL Sheets, Cotton, Jeans/denim, Quick 14min, Quick, Daily, Mix, Sport	Eco, Cotton, Cotton iron dry, Synthetics, Wool, Silent, Mix, Timed, Sport, Jeans/denim, Down wear/duvet, Blouse/shirt, Warm-up, Freshen-up, Bedding, Towel, Delicate/silk, Cotton eco
Cycle timeDiffers	180 min	270 min
Noise emission class	B	B
Noise levelDiffers	62 dB	63 dB
Anti-Crease functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alternate rotationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Condensation efficiencyKnown for one	88%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)Known for one	24 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum interior lightKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remaining time indicationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED program stage indicatorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi controlledDiffers	No	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apps supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomeWhiz
Downloadable additional programsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	D	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Energy consumption per 100 cyclesDiffers	116 kWh	106 kWh
Energy consumptionDiffers	1.16 kWh	1.06 kWh
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	600 mm	598 mm
DepthDiffers	590 mm	672 mm
HeightDiffers	850 mm	846 mm
WeightDiffers	42 kg	48 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	665 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	660 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	890 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	44 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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