Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Candy GDL 8N2G-S vs Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE

Add a product
  • 32specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 11identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 11 L more drum volume than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (127 L vs 116 L). The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 1 kg more rated capacity than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (9 kg vs 8 kg). The Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has 90 min more cycle time than the Candy GDL 8N2G-S (270 min vs 180 min). Only the Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has reversible doors. Only the Whirlpool C WD 96M WBS BE has inverter technology.

  • Door colour
    • GDL 8N2G-S:Grey
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:Black
  • Reversible doors
    • GDL 8N2G-S:No
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:Yes
  • Control type
    • GDL 8N2G-S:Rotary, Buttons
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:Rotary, Touch
  • Drum volume
    • GDL 8N2G-S:116 L
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:127 L
  • Inverter technology
    • GDL 8N2G-S:No
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:Yes
  • Rated capacity
    • GDL 8N2G-S:8 kg
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:9 kg
  • Condensation efficiency class
    • GDL 8N2G-S:B
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:A
  • Cycle time
    • GDL 8N2G-S:180 min
    • C WD 96M WBS BE:270 min

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of GDL 8N2G-S, C WD 96M WBS BE
59 specifications
Design5 differ
Appliance placementFreestandingFreestanding
Loading typeFront-loadFront-load
Drying systemHeat pumpHeat pump
Product colourWhiteWhite
Custom panel-readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Door hingeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRight
Door styleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGlass window door
Door colourDiffersGreyBlack
Reversible doorsDiffersNoYes
Control typeDiffersRotary, ButtonsRotary, Touch
Drum volumeDiffers116 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 technologyDiffersNoYes
Tub materialKnown for oneStainless steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for undercounter installationKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance6 differ
Rated capacityDiffers8 kg9 kg
Condensation efficiency classDiffersBA
Drying programsDiffersEco, Wool, Shirts, Synthetics, Colour, XL Sheets, Cotton, Jeans/denim, Quick 14min, Quick, Daily, Mix, SportSynthetics, Jeans/denim, Wool
Cycle timeDiffers180 min270 min
Noise emission classDiffersBA
Noise levelDiffers62 dB60 dB
Anti-Crease functionYesYes
Number of drying programsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Alternate rotationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Condensation efficiencyKnown for one88%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics3 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 indicatorDiffersNoYes
Child lockYesYes
Adjustable feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-cleaningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Filter cleaning indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Water tank full indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi controlledDiffersNoYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Remaining time indicationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersDA
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 cyclesDiffers116 kWh79 kWh
Energy consumptionDiffers1.16 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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Whirlpool technologies (clothes care)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6TH SENSE, SteamCare, SoftMove
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers600 mm598 mm
DepthDiffers590 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 one665 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one660 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one890 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More tumble dryer comparisons

All tumble dryer comparisons