Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Electrolux EDH 3985 TDE vs WLA 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 12identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Drying system
    • EDH 3985 TDE:Heat pump
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Condensation
  • Door hinge
    • EDH 3985 TDE:Left
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Right
  • Control type
    • EDH 3985 TDE:Rotary, Touch
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Buttons, Rotary
  • Display type
    • EDH 3985 TDE:LCD
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:LED
  • Cycle time
    • EDH 3985 TDE:159 min
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:140 min
  • Noise level
    • EDH 3985 TDE:65 dB
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:69 dB
  • Delay start (max)
    • EDH 3985 TDE:20 h
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:24 h
  • Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
    • EDH 3985 TDE:A+++
    • 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:B

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Comparison of EDH 3985 TDE, 8DC21E
55 specifications
Design4 differ
Appliance placementFreestandingFreestanding
Loading typeFront-loadFront-load
Drying systemDiffersHeat pumpCondensation
Product colourWhiteWhite
Door hingeDiffersLeftRight
Reversible doorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Control typeDiffersRotary, TouchButtons, Rotary
Drum volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 L
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeDiffersLCDLED
Drum materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZinc
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 m
Door opening angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180°
Built-in condensate drainageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Rated capacity8 kg8 kg
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)BB
Number of drying programsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Drying programsDiffersWool, Timed, Delicate/silkQuick, Freshen-up, Delicate/silk, Cloth, Blouse/shirt, Lingerie, Cotton, Towel, Synthetics
Cycle timeDiffers159 min140 min
Noise levelDiffers65 dB69 dB
Anti-Crease functionYesYes
Adjustable spin speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Adjustable drying levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of drying levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timerYesYes
Delay start (max)Differs20 h24 h
Drum interior lightYesYes
Remaining time indicationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED program stage indicatorYesYes
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 level indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Water tank full indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+++B
Connected loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2700 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 Hz
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 A
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.28 W
Energy consumptionDiffers0.9 kWh4.74 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers177 kWh561 kWh
Heat sourceElectricElectric
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers600 mm595 mm
DepthDiffers600 mm615 mm
HeightDiffers850 mm845 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source680 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source880 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 kg

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