Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S vs Hotpoint AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU)

Key differences

Drying system
- VHC 980 ATX-S:Heat pump
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):Condensation
Product colour
- VHC 980 ATX-S:White
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):Silver, White
Rated capacity
- VHC 980 ATX-S:8 kg
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):9 kg
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
- VHC 980 ATX-S:A-30%
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):A
Energy consumption
- VHC 980 ATX-S:2.7 kWh
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):1.75 kWh
Width
- VHC 980 ATX-S:600 mm
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):595 mm
Depth
- VHC 980 ATX-S:600 mm
- AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU):630 mm

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Comparison of VHC 980 ATX-S, AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU)
20 specifications	A Hoover VHC 980 ATX-S View product	B Hotpoint AQC9 6F7 TM1 (EU)View product
Design2 differ
Appliance placement	Freestanding	Freestanding
Loading type	Front-load	Front-load
Drying systemDiffers	Heat pump	Condensation
Product colourDiffers	White	Silver, White
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons, Rotary
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Drum materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stainless steel
Door hingeKnown for one	Left	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Rated capacityDiffers	8 kg	9 kg
Drying programsKnown for one	Wool, Mix, Quick, Blouse/shirt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Delayed start timer	Yes	Yes
Delay start (max)Known for one	24 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A-30%	A
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A+++ to D
Energy consumptionDiffers	2.7 kWh	1.75 kWh
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	106 kWh
Heat source	Electric	Electric
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	600 mm	595 mm
DepthDiffers	600 mm	630 mm
Height	850 mm	850 mm

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