Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Electrolux RWW 1697 MDW vs Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S

Key differences

Rated capacity
- RWW 1697 MDW:7 kg
- VHC 980 ATX-S:8 kg
Delay start (max)
- RWW 1697 MDW:20 h
- VHC 980 ATX-S:24 h
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
- RWW 1697 MDW:A+++
- VHC 980 ATX-S:A-30%

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Comparison of RWW 1697 MDW, VHC 980 ATX-S
22 specifications	A Electrolux RWW 1697 MDW View product	B Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S View product
Designidentical
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Product colour	White	White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drying systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Heat pump
Door hingeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Left
Performance2 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	7 kg	8 kg
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drying programsDiffers	Wool, Cotton	Wool, Mix, Quick, Blouse/shirt
Maximum spin speedKnown for one	1600 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)Differs	20 h	24 h
Power1 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+++	A-30%
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kWh
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	600 mm	600 mm
Depth	600 mm	600 mm
Height	850 mm	850 mm
Other featuresidentical
Rated capacity (washing)Known for one	9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
AquaStop functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Steam functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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