Deciding on whether to buy a product like Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump or perhaps Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump vs Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump

Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump specs

Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump
Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump specs

Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump
Type: Freestanding tumble dryer

Type: Freestanding tumble dryer

Colour: White

Colour: Graphite

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years (by registration)

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

Drying capacity: 8 kg

Drying capacity: 9 kg

Drying type: Heat pump

Drying type: Heat pump

Energy efficiency class: A+++

Energy efficiency class: A+++

Sensor control (automatic / non-automatic: Yes

Sensor control (automatic / non-automatic: Yes

Annual energy consumption: 171 kWh

Annual energy consumption: 194 kWh

Energy consumption per cycle: – Full load: 1.41 kWh
– Half load: 0.78 kWh

Energy consumption per cycle: – Full load: 1.56 kWh
– Half load: 0.9 kWh

Power consumption: – Standby mode: 1.5 W
– Off mode: 0.4 W

Power consumption: – Standby mode: 5 W
– Off mode: 0.5 W

Drying time for a cotton cycle: – Full load: 177 minutes
– Partial load: 106 minutes

Drying time for a cotton cycle: – Full load: 188 minutes
– Half load: 130 minutes

Condensation efficiency class: A

Condensation efficiency class: B

Noise level: 66 dB(A)

Noise level: 63 dB(A)

DRYING

DRYING

Number of programs: 12

Number of drying temperatures: 3

Special cycles: – Cotton
– Delicates
– Denim
– Express
– Minimum iron
– Outdoor
– Pre-ironing
– Proofing
– Shirts
– Warm air
– Woollens handcare

Number of programs: 14

FEATURES

Special cycles: – 35”” Quick dry
– AirWash
– Bedding
– Cotton
– Delicates
– Iron dry
– Mixed load
– Outdoor care
– Silent dry
– Super speed
– Synthetics
– Wool

FEATURES

Loading: Front loading

Fluff filter: Yes

Loading: – Front loading
– Large porthole

Other features: – FragranceDos
– Special programs
– EasyOpen door
– Slanted fascia

Fluff filter: Yes

CONTROLS

Other features: – Water tank indicator
– Wrinkle prevent

SMART

Display: LED screen

Programme selector: Touchscreen & dials

Connectivity: WiFi

Delay timer: Yes, 24 hours

Smartphone app: SmartThings app

GENERAL

Compatible platforms: – iOS
– Android

Smart functions: – Start
– Pause
– Delay end
– Select cycle
– Customize cycle

Box contents: – Miele Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
– Instructions
– FragranceDos

CONTROLS

Dimensions: – 850 x 596 x 643 mm (H x W x D)
– 33.46 x 23.46 x 25.3 inches (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 940 x 660 x 690 mm (H x W x D)

Display: LED screen

Weight: 55 kg

Programme selector: Dial & buttons

Boxed weight: 59.5 kg

Delay timer: Yes, up to 24 hours

Matching washing machine model number: – WWE660
– WWE320
– WWG120

GENERAL

Stacking option: Yes

Box contents: Samsung DV90N8288AX/EU Smart 9 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

Dimensions: – 850 x 600 x 600 mm (H x W x D)
– 33.46 x 23.62 x 23.62 inches (H x W x D)

Price: £915

Price: £829

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump or Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 156 products in the same category as Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump, which is the Tumble dryers category. Of these 156 products the average price was £483.61, the most expensive was £1699 and the cheapest was just £149. We then looked at the price of the 156 in the same as the Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump, which of course the average was £483.61, top price was £1699 and cheapest £149.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Miele and Samsung, the average was £743.49 for Miele, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £1739/£9999.99 and minimum was £9.99/£9.98

Price analysis of Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump

Price analysis of Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump

  • Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump
  • Capacity: 8 kg
  • Energy rating: A+++
  • Sensor drying
  • Top features:- Fragrance Dos delivers fresh smelling clothes – Drying features deliver a quality dry with minimal creasing, while saving you money – Quiet performance lets you dry day or night without disturbing everyone Fragrance DosGet fresh smelling laundry every time thanks to the Miele Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer’sFragrance Dos feature. This dryer uses capsules which release scents in to the laundry during the cycle, so your clothes come out smelling great for up to four weeks after the initial clean.Drying featuresGet a perfect quality dry for your clothes each time with PerfectDry function and the honeycomb shaped drum.By detecting the remaining moisture in each load, the dryer automatically adjusts the drying time to save you time and money by not over-drying your clothes.The unique honeycomb-shaped drum is designed to lift the laundry during the cycle for a much gentler drying performance. Now, you don’t have to spent ages hunched over the ironing board to get ready for your date – your clothes emerge with less creases, so you can just put them on to make sure you look your best.Quiet performancePut your load in the dryer right before bed without keeping the family up all night. The Active Plus TWE520WP is designed to minimise airflow and vibration noise, so you can use your appliance without disturbing everyone in the house. Rest easy and have dry clothes in the morning.The appliance also delivers an efficient performance, with an A+++ energy rating to help you save money on your household bills.
  • Product codes: 4002515937952
  • Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump
  • Capacity: 9 kg
  • Energy rating: A+++
  • Sensor drying
  • Manage your drying using your phone
  • Top features:- Dry efficiently with energy-saving adaptive sensor technology – Save time with the quick wash and reduced creasing, so there’s less ironing – Treats your laundry with care with a drum designed to be delicate with your laundry – Control the dryer from anywhere with smartphone controls Dry efficientlyThere are sensors inside the Samsung DV90N8288AX/EU Smart 9 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer to monitor moisture and temperature levels. This way, the drying times can be adjusted on the fly, so your clothes don’t spend longer than they need to in the dryer – and you get to shave some money off your energy bills.Save timeIf you clothes are just out of the wash, and you really need that shirt ready for date night, the DV90N8288AX can have it warm and dry in half an hour. The appliance also works to reduce creasing, so you won’t need to spend so long on the ironing.Treats your laundry with careThe drum has been carefully designed to take care of your clothes. The diamond-embossed design prevents snagging while the drum is turning, and the water becomes a cushioning barrier. To prevent a soggy sock from being lost among the jumpers, the drum changes direction to ensure the clothes are being shuffled throughout the cycle.Control the dryer from anywhereUse your smarthone to control the DV90N8288AX/EU using the Samsung SmartThings app. You’ll be able to start, pause, and delay the cycle, and monitor its progress from wherever you are.
  • Product codes: 8801643167271

What’s better Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump or Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump?

There are obviously a number of differences between Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump and Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £915 cost of Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump is closer to the expectation you had than the £829 pricep point of Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump and Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Samsung Tumble Dryer DV90N8288AX Smart 9 kg Heat Pump scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Tumble dryers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Miele Tumble Dryer Active Plus TWE520WP 8 kg Heat Pump



Rating:
8.80 out of
10