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AEG 7000 SensiDry TR719A4B vs Miele T1 EcoSpeed TWH780WP
Get the AEG 7000. Unless you want one dryer for the next 15–20 years — then the Miele T1 is worth the extra.
AEG 7000 SensiDry TR719A4B
Mumsnet's best overall dryer range. Cheap to run, gentle on clothes, 5-year guarantee.
Miele T1 EcoSpeed TWH780WP
Built to last decades and the kindest to clothes. You pay for it.
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The short answer
Both are 9 kg heat pumps that are cheap to run and gentle on wool and delicates. The Miele is built for 20 years of use, Miele says, but the AEG comes close on everything else for a lot less, with a longer guarantee.
Get the AEG 7000 if
- —You dry several loads a week.
- —You want a 5-year guarantee.
- —You'd rather keep the difference.
Get the Miele T1 if
- —You want one dryer for the next 15–20 years.
- —You dry a lot of wool, silk or delicates.
- —Longevity matters more than price.
Key differences
Type
9 kg heat pump
AEG 7000
9 kg heat pump
Miele T1
Energy use
193 kWh a year
AEG 7000
185 kWh a year
Miele T1
Guarantee
5 years
AEG 7000
2 years as standard
Miele T1
Made to last
Close on everything but longevity
AEG 7000
Built for 20 years of use, Miele says
Miele T1
Delicates
Dries wool and delicates gently
AEG 7000
The kindest to clothes
Miele T1
Typical price
£879
AEG 7000
£1,479
Miele T1
Pros and cons
AEG 7000 SensiDry TR719A4B
- +Heat pump — 193 kWh a year, about a third of a condenser dryer
- +Sensors stop it when clothes are dry
- +5-year manufacturer guarantee
- −Cycles are long, like all heat pump dryers.
- −The water tank needs emptying after a few loads, unless you plumb in the drain hose.
Miele T1 EcoSpeed TWH780WP
- +Built and tested for 20 years of use, Miele says
- +Heat pump — 185 kWh a year
- +Gentle programmes for wool and delicates
- −Only a 2-year guarantee as standard — less than the AEG's 5 years, despite the price.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Trusted Reviews, Mumsnet, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 16 Oct 2026How we decide