Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser Reviews
Review score: 8.5 / 10 – Updated May, 2024
Latest Price: £429.99
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Overall Customer Rating
8.5 average based on 380 reviews.
How customers rate Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser
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Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser features
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Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser
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Type
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Freestanding tumble dryer |
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Colour
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White |
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Manufacturer’s guarantee
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2 years |
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Drying capacity
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8 kg |
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Drying type
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Condenser |
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Energy efficiency class
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B |
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Sensor control (automatic / non-automatic
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Yes |
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Annual energy consumption
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557 kWh |
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Energy consumption per cycle
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– Full load: 4.61 kWh |
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Power consumption
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– Standby mode: 0.5 W |
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Drying time for a cotton cycle
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– Full load: 126 minutes |
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Condensation efficiency class
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B |
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Noise level
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64 dB(A) |
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Number of minutes on timer
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126 minutes |
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Number of drying temperatures
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15 |
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Number of programs
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15 |
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Special cycles
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– Allergy Plus |
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Loading
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– Front loading |
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Fluff filter
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Yes |
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Other features
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Sensor drying |
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Display
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LED screen |
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Programme selector
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Dial |
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Delay timer
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Yes, up to 24 hours |
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Installation
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Please note this product should be installed by a qualified engineer, such as one of our Knowhow experts. |
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Box contents
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– Bosch Serie 4 WTN85280GB Condenser Tumble Dryer |
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Dimensions
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– 842 x 598 x 652 mm (H x W x D) |
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Boxed dimensions
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875 x 630 x 680 mm (H x W x D) |
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Weight
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35.92 kg |
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Boxed weight
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41.20 kg |
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Matching washing machine model number
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WAN28280GB |
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Stacking option
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Yes |
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Price
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£429.99 |
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Number of Reviews
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380 |
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Review Score
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8.5 / 10 Average score in category: 8.6 / 10 |
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Quality
As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Tumble dryers. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?
Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.
You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Tumble dryers are made from.
There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Tumble dryers. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like Bosch are really well respected for making great Tumble dryers.
It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Tumble dryers. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.
Comparing Prices
That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser and seeing how that compares to other Tumble dryers and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Bosch.
It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Tumble dryers. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.
Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.
The price that we found Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £429.99.
Customers are obviously impressed with the value of Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser as they’ve rated it in terms of value for money at: 8.1 out of 10.
How much do Tumble dryers cost on average?
We searched for all of the Tumble dryers that we could find at Currys. In total we found 70 different products available.
The average price of Tumble dryers was £488.50, which makes Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser below average in terms of price.
We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Tumble dryers can vary. Of the 70 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £149.99 and the highest price we saw was £1899.99.
In the Tumble dryers category, 32 products cost more than Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser and 36 cost less.
How much are Bosch Tumble dryers?
Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Tumble dryers made by Bosch. We managed to find 6 options at Currys.
The average price of these 6 products was £563.16. With the cheapest coming in at £429.99 and most expensive currently showing as £749.99. Based on this price analysis it shows that Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser is below average against other Bosch Tumble dryers.
Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser Reviews
Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.
We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found 380 reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser is just what you’re after.
Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser has a customer review score of 8.3 and our review score is 8.9 out of 10. The average review score in the Tumble dryers category is 8.6 with an average of 579 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from Bosch is 8.6 based on an average of 126 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser
The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Tumble dryers. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.
It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are CANDY CBTD H7A1TBE-80 NFC Integrated 7 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer reviews, CANDY CSO H9A2TE WiFi-enabled 9 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer reviews or Grando Vita GSV H9A2TE NFC 9 kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like GSV C10TG NFC 10 kg Condenser Tumble Dryer reviews or even CANDY Smart Pro CSO C10TG WiFi-enabled 10 kg Condenser Tumble Dryer reviews.
Buying Bosch branded products
Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Tumble dryers.
It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to Bosch then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.
YouTube Video of Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser
Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.
Summary
Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with Bosch Tumble Dryer WTN85280GB Condenser and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Tumble dryers. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 8.9/10 overall.
All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the 380 customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.
Further product details
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- Product ID 1: 3628240417
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- Product ID 2: 10146595
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- Brand: Bosch
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- Model number: WTN85280GB
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- EAN: 4242002958958
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- Description: Top features:- Easy to use controls and child lock for peace of mind – No more over-drying with Auto Drying sensors – Prevent creasing and make ironing easier with Anticrease – Whisper quiet thanks to an AntiVibration design – Sensitive drying takes extra care of clothes Easy to use controls and child lock for peace of mindThe Bosch Serie 4 WTN85280GB Tumble Dryer is easy to use, with touch control buttons and an electronic dial making it easy to choose between settings. A child safety lock offers peace of mind.No more over-drying with Auto Drying sensorsAuto Drying uses sensors that allows the machine to dry to just the right level. This prevents over-drying and unnecessary damage to fabrics. The level of dryness can always be adjusted to suit your needs.Prevent creasing and make ironing easier with AnticreaseAn Anti-crease cycle gently rotates clothes at the end of a cycle to prevent creasing for those not in a rush. This function has the added benefit of making your clothes easier to iron, saving you time and effort.Whisper quiet thanks to an AntiVibration designWhisper quiet in operation, the Bosch WTN85280GB features its AntiVibration design. A spiral design on the sides increases stability and reduces vibrations. Improved sound insulation and shock absorbers dampen the noise further for a whisper quiet machine.Sensitive drying takes extra care of clothesThe Sensitive Drying system protects and takes care of your clothes, so even more delicate fabrics can be safely dried without unnecessary damage being caused to them.
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