Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Electrolux RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load vs Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S

Key differences

Rated capacity
- RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:9 kg
- VHC 980 ATX-S:8 kg
Delay start (max)
- RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:20 h
- VHC 980 ATX-S:24 h
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
- RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:A++
- VHC 980 ATX-S:A-30%
Depth
- RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load:580 mm
- VHC 980 ATX-S:600 mm

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Comparison of RDH3497RDW, VHC 980 ATX-S
21 specifications	A Electrolux RDH3497RDW tumble dryer Freestanding Front-load Model RDH3497RDW View product	B Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S View product
Designidentical
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Drying system	Heat pump	Heat pump
Product colour	White	White
Door hinge	Left	Left
Control typeKnown for one	Rotary, Touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drum materialKnown for one	Stainless steel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	9 kg	8 kg
Drying programsDiffers	Wool, Sport, Quick, Delicate/silk, Jeans/denim, Blouse/shirt, Lingerie	Wool, Mix, Quick, Blouse/shirt
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)Differs	20 h	24 h
Drum interior lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A++	A-30%
Connected loadKnown for one	900 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kWh
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width	600 mm	600 mm
DepthDiffers	580 mm	600 mm
Height	850 mm	850 mm

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