Samsung Series 5 DV80CGC0A0ABEU with OptimalDry and SmartThings, Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, 8kg

This dryer was my first heat pump appliance. I have always had vented dryers so this is my comparisons and experience after a months use. First it's well packed and protected. It's very heavy in comparison (vented), drying times are about 5 mins past a vented dryer and sometimes faster. Noise is about the same. On first use we tried it with the internal water tank, with a well spun load of 4 bath towels it filled the water tank/draw about a third, it's easy enough to empty just pull the draw out completely and poor down the sink. The draw is about 10cm deep and runs from the front of the machine to the rear. If you have any strength/mobility issues consider plumbing it in. Plumbing it in is easy enough, you just pull out the pipe at the rear and either lay it over the sinks side or plumb into the sink drain. To date this is using about a third of the electricity of the vented one which is superb. The wifi I thought would be a gimmick but it's has a certain functionality, text when finished, program selection etc. It's simple to connect to and if it helps as follows. Download the Samsung smart things app, turn on dryers wifi, find dryer WiFi on your phones router selection and connect (password in manual), using the app connect your dryer to your router, all done. My only negative is the door reversal, there is no instructions in the manual for this, you can find on samsungs site after a bit of digging and there are you tube videos showing how. I would definately buy another.

5 years later, it still runs like a dream. My next buy is a samsung again. 5 stars

Amazing tumble dryer, really quiet and dries really quickly, the auto sensor is very good. The water bottle is located at the top of the dryer and is easy to empty and the double filter catches most of the lint without it going to the heat exchanger. It tells you every month when to clean the exchanger and that's really easy. Much easier than a condenser tumble dryer. The down side is the cost, but the savings made in electricity will eventually pay for the purchase.

Our old condensing dryer failed, ordered the Samsung to match our washer. Much quieter, no heat pumped into room, takes around same time. Controls quite complicated. Option to use a waste hose instead of tray. Happy to recommend

I was hopeful when I bought this Samsung tumble dryer—it has a strong spec list: 9 kg capacity, A+++ energy rating, WiFi capability and the so-called “OptimalDry™” sensors. Unfortunately, after a few weeks of regular use I’m underwhelmed. The drying cycle for a full load takes around 220 minutes, which is far longer than I expected. Also, although it claims “smart control”, the WiFi connection is flaky and the app features feel like gimmicks that I rarely use. The condensation efficiency is rated class B (not great), and the noise at 63 dB means it’s fairly loud in use. For the premium price, I expected it to perform faster and quieter. In practice, it feels like a mid-range dryer dressed up with extra tech rather than a high-end machine worth the money. I regret opting for this model—would recommend looking around for something better built and more efficient.

Had this dryer for a week or so. I haven't had time to try the majority of settings but it's drying my laundry, takes a little longer but costing a lot less. It has a built (via the app) energy monitoring which shows how much energy is used and keeps a track for daily/weekly/monthly usage. You can set the price you pay per kWh to get an accurate reading. The downside of the app, so far, is that whilst the drying cycle can be set using the app, their is no option to start the cycle via the app. It can only be started by going to the machine and pressing the start/pause button. Same with turning the dryer off. I may find a setting for turning the dryer on/off later and I will update accordingly. So far, the dryer is a good purchase. A bit expensive but it comes with 5 years parts AND labour warranty - once registered on Samsung website.

Bought in the sale - it is great! Delivered on time. Energy efficient, quiet, and easy to empty the water tray and filter. I’d not had a tumble dryer for several years, and I am very pleased to have soft towels again!

Very good machine though I have nothing to compare too. Easy to use, cheap to run, clothes come out dry. It's a shame the delivery service is not so pleasing, first they say delivery on Friday, then it's Monday then Tuesday, supposed to get a call when they are near, instead they just rock up unannounced bellowing through the windows, couldn't even be bothered ringing the door bell. Not sure I'd buy another large appliance from amazon.