BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-28·6 products compared
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What are the best heat pump tumble dryers to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Heat Pump Tumble Dryers in the UK is the Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, Wi-Fi.
The Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC suits larger household loads: the listing states 9kg, a 110 litre drum, 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles, Wi-Fi and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
The Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer is our top pick for the best heat pump tumble dryer in the UK because its listing states a 110 litre stainless steel Raindrop drum, energy class D with 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 1.53 kWh per full-load cycle, integrated Wi-Fi and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Hisense calls its 9kg cotton capacity ideal for larger household laundry loads. For a 5 year stated warranty, the Haier X Series 5 lists a 5 year warranty and a Low Temp program at 32°C. For 15 programmes, the Gorenje DG2P9D states a 110 litre drum and 88% full-load condensation efficiency.
This guide compares six heat pump tumble dryers from Hisense, Gorenje, Haier and Hoover on what each listing states: capacity and drum, energy class and consumption, programmes and controls, how water is collected, and warranty. Stated capacities are 8kg or 9kg, and stated warranties are 1 year manufacturer (both Gorenje dryers), 2 year manufacturer (Hisense), 5 year (Haier) and, on both Hoover listings, 1 year labour and 10 years parts.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Heat Pump Tumble Dryers?
1Capacity and drum: the Hisense states 9kg cotton capacity and a 110 litre stainless steel Raindrop drum, which its listing calls ideal for larger household laundry loads; the Gorenje DG2P9D states 9 kg and a 110 litre drum; the Gorenje DG2P8E 8 kg and an 88 litre Raindrop zinc-coated steel drum. The Hoover H-DRY 350 is 9kg, and the Hoover H-DRY 300 and Haier X Series 5 are 8kg; those three listings do not state a drum volume.
2Energy class and consumption: the Hoover H-DRY 350 title says A+++ Class, and the Hoover H-DRY 300 and Haier X Series 5 state A++. The Hisense states energy class D with 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 1.53 kWh per full-load cycle. The Gorenje listings state a B condensation efficiency class and 135 kWh per 100 eco cycles (DG2P8E) or 128 kWh per 100 cycles (DG2P9D), but no energy class letter. The Hoover and Haier listings give no kWh figure.
3Heat pump or condenser dryer: the Hisense listing describes itself as a heat pump condensing dryer. The Hoover H-DRY 300 and Haier listings say their heat pump technology recycles warm air, and the Hoover H-DRY 300 says it dries at lower temperatures. None of the listings compares heat pump dryers with condenser or vented dryers.
4Programmes and controls: both Gorenje dryers state 15 programmes with a humidity sensor, LED display, time delay and DelayEnd; the Hisense 14 programmes with humidity sensing and time delay; the Hoover H-DRY 350 9 care cycles and four drying levels. Through the hOn App, the Hoover H-DRY 300 lists 40+ additional cycles and the Haier 60+ dedicated cycles. The Hisense states Wi-Fi with ConnectLife, and both Hoovers and the Haier state Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; the Gorenje listings do not mention Wi-Fi.
5Warranty: the Haier states a 5 year warranty and the Hisense a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Both Hoover listings state 1 year labour and 10 years parts, and both Gorenje listings a 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Energy class D; 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles; 1.53 kWh per full-load cycle
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A++
A+++ Class
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A++ Class
Connectivity
Integrated Wi-Fi with ConnectLife
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hOn App via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; 60+ dedicated cycles
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with the hOn App, per the listing
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hOn App via Wi-Fi & Bluetooth; 40+ additional cycles
Programmes
14, with Quick Dry, Refresh, Delicates and Anti-Crease
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15
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The rankings
The best Heat Pump Tumble Dryers, ranked
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Hisense
Top Pick
Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, Wi-Fi
The Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC suits larger household loads: the listing states 9kg, a 110 litre drum, 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles, Wi-Fi and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Capacity
9kg cotton
Drum
110 litre stainless steel Raindrop drum
Energy Class
Energy class D; 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles; 1.53 kWh per full-load cycle
Programmes
14, with Quick Dry, Refresh, Delicates and Anti-Crease
Noise And Condensation
64 dB Eco; 85% weighted condensation efficiency
Connectivity
Integrated Wi-Fi with ConnectLife
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
What we like
+9kg cotton capacity and a 110 litre stainless steel Raindrop drum, which the listing calls ideal for larger household laundry loads
+States energy use: 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles and 1.53 kWh per full-load cycle
+Integrated Wi-Fi with ConnectLife, humidity sensing and time delay
+2 year manufacturer warranty and a reversible 135° door
Worth noting
–The listing gives no dimensions
–The listing does not say how water is collected or drained
£549.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
Gorenje DG2P9D/UK 9 kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
The Gorenje DG2P9D suits buyers who want a 9 kg dryer with stated running figures: the listing gives a 110 litre drum, 15 programmes, 88% full-load condensation efficiency and 128 kWh per 100 cycles.
Capacity
9 kg
Drum
110 litre
Motor
Inverter PowerDrive
Programmes
15
Efficiency
B condensation efficiency class; 88% full-load condensation efficiency; 128 kWh per 100 cycles
Noise
64 dB eco
Warranty
1 year manufacturer
What we like
+9 kg capacity with a 110 litre drum
+States 88% full-load condensation efficiency and 128 kWh per 100 cycles
+15 programmes, a humidity sensor, low-temperature option, time delay and DelayEnd
+Inverter PowerDrive motor with TwinAir and reverse tumble action
Worth noting
–The listing states a condensation efficiency class but no energy class letter
–The listing does not mention Wi-Fi or app control
–1 year manufacturer warranty, and no dimensions given
£329.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
Haier X Series 5 HD80-D357GU1-UK 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
The Haier X Series 5 suits buyers who want a long stated warranty on an 8kg dryer: the listing states a 5 year warranty, A++, 60x60x85cm and a 32°C Low Temp program.
Capacity
8kg
Energy Class
A++
Dimensions
60x60x85cm
Drum
Pillow Drum with cushion-shaped pads
Low Temperature
Low Temp program dries at 32°C
Connectivity
hOn App via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; 60+ dedicated cycles
Warranty
5 year
What we like
+5 year warranty stated
+A++ rated, with dimensions of 60x60x85cm in the title
+Low Temp program that the listing says dries at 32°C
+hOn App with 60+ dedicated cycles via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Worth noting
–The listing gives no kWh consumption figure or noise level
–The listing does not state a drum volume or a number of built-in programmes
£449.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
The Hoover H-DRY 350 suits buyers who want a 9kg dryer: the title says A+++ Class, and the listing states four drying levels, an Aquavision water container and 59.6x60.4x85 cm.
Capacity
9kg
Energy Class
A+++ Class
Connectivity
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth with the hOn App, per the listing
Dimensions
59.6x60.4x85 cm
Cycles
9 care cycles; additional cycles via the hOn App
Drying Levels
Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe, Extra Dry
Water Collection
Aquavision visible water container
Warranty
1 year labour, 10 year parts
What we like
+A+++ Class and 9kg, per the title
+Four drying levels: Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe and Extra Dry
+Aquavision visible water container for checking the water level
+Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control with the hOn App; 1 year labour, 10 year parts warranty
Worth noting
–The listing gives no kWh consumption figure or noise level
–The listing does not state a drum volume
£419.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
Gorenje DG2P8E/UK 8 kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
The Gorenje DG2P8E suits buyers who want an 8 kg dryer with stated running figures: the listing gives an 88 litre drum, 15 programmes, 135 kWh per 100 eco cycles and 64 dB.
Capacity
8 kg
Drum
88 litre Raindrop zinc-coated steel drum
Programmes
15
Efficiency
B condensation efficiency class; 85% weighted condensation efficiency; 135 kWh per 100 eco cycles
Noise
64 dB eco-cycle
Controls
Humidity sensor, LED display, time delay, DelayEnd
Warranty
1 year manufacturer
What we like
+88 litre Raindrop zinc-coated steel drum with TwinAir and reverse tumble action
+States 135 kWh per 100 eco cycles and 85% weighted condensation efficiency
+15 programmes including Quick Dry, Delicates, Refresh and ExtraHygiene
+Humidity sensor, time delay, DelayEnd and personal programme settings
Worth noting
–The listing states a condensation efficiency class but no energy class letter
–The listing does not mention Wi-Fi or app control
–1 year manufacturer warranty, and no dimensions given
£299.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
Hoover H-DRY 300 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, A++ Class
The Hoover H-DRY 300 suits buyers who want app-guided drying on an 8kg A++ Class dryer: the listing states Scan to Care, 40+ additional app cycles and a removable Aquavision water container.
Capacity
8kg
Energy Class
A++ Class
Connectivity
hOn App via Wi-Fi & Bluetooth; 40+ additional cycles
Programme Help
Scan to Care for garment labels
Water Collection
Removable Aquavision water container with visible level indicator; Double Filter
Warranty
1 year labour / 10 years parts
What we like
+A++ Class and 8kg, per the title
+Easy-to-remove Aquavision water container with a visible level indicator, and a Double Filter system
+hOn App with 40+ additional cycles and app alerts for filter cleaning
+1 year labour and 10 years parts warranty
Worth noting
–The listing does not state how many built-in cycles there are
–The listing gives no kWh consumption figure, noise level or drum volume
£349.00£369.00−5%Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
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Editor's Note
The Hisense and both Gorenje listings state kWh per 100 cycles, a 64 dB eco noise level and a condensation efficiency figure; the Hoover and Haier listings state an energy class letter but no kWh figure, noise level or condensation efficiency. Dimensions in cm appear in the Hoover H-DRY 350 (59.6x60.4x85 cm) and Haier (60x60x85cm) titles; the Hoover H-DRY 300 gives height, length and width in inches, and the Hisense and Gorenje listings give no dimensions. A water container is described by both Hoover listings (Aquavision); the Hisense, Gorenje and Haier listings do not say how water is collected or drained.
Our Take
As a default, pick the Hisense 3I Series DH3I904UBDC: 9kg, a 110 litre stainless steel drum, stated energy use of 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles, Wi-Fi and a 2 year manufacturer warranty, all on the listing. For a 5 year warranty, the Haier X Series 5; for a 9kg dryer with a visible water container, the Hoover H-DRY 350.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Is a heat pump tumble dryer a condenser dryer?
The Hisense 3I Series listing describes its dryer as a heat pump condensing dryer. The Hoover H-DRY 300 and Haier X Series 5 listings say heat pump technology recycles warm air, and the Hoover H-DRY 300 says it dries at lower temperatures. None of the listings on this page compares heat pump dryers with condenser or vented dryers.
Which heat pump tumble dryer suits a family home?
The Hisense 3I Series listing says its 9kg cotton capacity and 110 litre stainless steel Raindrop drum are ideal for larger household laundry loads. The Gorenje DG2P9D also states 9 kg with a 110 litre drum, and the Hoover H-DRY 350 states 9kg without giving a drum volume.
What energy ratings do these heat pump tumble dryers have?
The Hoover H-DRY 350 title says A+++ Class, and the Hoover H-DRY 300 and Haier X Series 5 state A++. The Hisense states energy class D with 128 kWh per 100 Eco cycles. The Gorenje listings state a B condensation efficiency class and 135 kWh per 100 eco cycles (DG2P8E) or 128 kWh per 100 cycles (DG2P9D), without an energy class letter.
How loud are heat pump tumble dryers?
The Hisense and both Gorenje listings state a 64 dB eco noise level. The Hoover H-DRY 300, Hoover H-DRY 350 and Haier X Series 5 listings do not state a noise level.
Can I control a heat pump tumble dryer from my phone?
The Hisense states integrated Wi-Fi with ConnectLife support for a compatible smart device. Both Hoover dryers and the Haier X Series 5 state Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the hOn App, which the Hoover H-DRY 300 says offers 40+ additional cycles and the Haier 60+ dedicated cycles. The Gorenje listings do not mention Wi-Fi.
How do you empty the water from a heat pump tumble dryer?
The Hoover H-DRY 300 lists an easy-to-remove Aquavision water container with a visible level indicator, and the Hoover H-DRY 350 an Aquavision visible water container. The Hisense, Gorenje and Haier listings do not say how water is collected or drained.
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