Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Electrolux EDH 3988 TDE vs WLA 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load

36specifications compared
25differ
11identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Drying system
- EDH 3988 TDE:Heat pump
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Condensation
Door hinge
- EDH 3988 TDE:Left
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Right
Reversible doors
- EDH 3988 TDE:Yes
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:No
Control type
- EDH 3988 TDE:Rotary, Touch
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Buttons, Rotary
Display type
- EDH 3988 TDE:LCD
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:LED
Drum material
- EDH 3988 TDE:Stainless steel
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:Zinc
Cycle time
- EDH 3988 TDE:173 min
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:140 min
Noise level
- EDH 3988 TDE:65 dB
- 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:69 dB

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Comparison of EDH 3988 TDE, 8DC21E
56 specifications	A Electrolux EDH 3988 TDE View product	B WLA 8DC21E tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load Model 8DC21E View product
Design6 differ
Drying systemDiffers	Heat pump	Condensation
Door hingeDiffers	Left	Right
Reversible doorsDiffers	Yes	No
Control typeDiffers	Rotary, Touch	Buttons, Rotary
Drum volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 L
Display typeDiffers	LCD	LED
Drum materialDiffers	Stainless steel	Zinc
Cord lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
Door opening angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180°
Built-in condensate drainageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Inverter technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Number of drying programsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Drying programsDiffers	Wool, Sport, Quick, Cotton	Quick, Freshen-up, Delicate/silk, Cloth, Blouse/shirt, Lingerie, Cotton, Towel, Synthetics
Cycle timeDiffers	173 min	140 min
Noise levelDiffers	65 dB	69 dB
Adjustable spin speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Adjustable drying levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Moisture sensorDiffers	Yes	No
Number of drying levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Ergonomics1 differ
Delay start (max)Differs	20 h	24 h
Remaining time indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BuzzerKnown 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 indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Water level indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Water tank full indicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power9 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+++	B
Connected loadDiffers	700 W	2700 W
AC input voltageDiffers	230 V	220-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
CurrentDiffers	5 A	12 A
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.05 W	0.8 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.05 W	0.28 W
Energy consumptionDiffers	0.83 kWh	4.74 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	177 kWh	561 kWh
Heat sourceDiffers	Gas	Electric
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	600 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	600 mm	615 mm
HeightDiffers	850 mm	845 mm
WeightDiffers	50.5 kg	43 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	660 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	680 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	880 mm
Package weightDiffers	53 kg	47 kg

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