Product comparison · 2 tumble dryers

Hotpoint AQC8 BF7 T1 vs Hotpoint FTCD 972 6HM1

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 14identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Drying system
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:Condensation
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:Heat pump
  • Rated capacity
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:8 kg
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:9 kg
  • Cycle time
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:141 min
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:250 min
  • Noise level
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:68 dB
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:70 dB
  • Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:B
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:A++
  • Energy consumption
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:4.75 kWh
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:2.2 kWh
  • Annual energy consumption
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:559.8 kWh
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:259 kWh
  • Depth
    • AQC8 BF7 T1:630 mm
    • FTCD 972 6HM1:610 mm

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Comparison of AQC8 BF7 T1, FTCD 972 6HM1
35 specifications
Design1 differ
Appliance placementFreestandingFreestanding
Loading typeFront-loadFront-load
Drying systemDiffersCondensationHeat pump
Product colourWhiteWhite
Door hingeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLeft
Control typeButtons, RotaryButtons, Rotary
Drum volume112 L112 L
Built-in displayYesYes
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Door opening angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180°
Drum materialKnown for oneStainless steelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Rated capacityDiffers8 kg9 kg
Condensation efficiency class (legacy scale)BB
Drying programsDiffersWool, Sport, Quick, Delicate/silk, Jeans/denim, Cotton, SyntheticsQuick, Freshen-up, Jeans/denim, Blouse/shirt, Lingerie, Cotton, Towel, Synthetics
Cycle timeDiffers141 min250 min
Noise levelDiffers68 dB70 dB
Anti-Crease functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of drying levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Number of drying programsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Delayed start timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drum interior lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BuzzerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Child lockYesYes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersBA++
Energy consumptionDiffers4.75 kWh2.2 kWh
Annual energy consumptionDiffers559.8 kWh259 kWh
Heat sourceElectricElectric
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width595 mm595 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm610 mm
Height850 mm850 mm
WeightDiffers37.6 kg45 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width640 mm640 mm
Package depth670 mm670 mm
Package height890 mm890 mm
Package weightKnown for one39 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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