Compare · Updated 16 Oct 2026
Beko DTKCE80021W vs AEG 7000 SensiDry TR719A4B
Get the AEG 7000. Unless you only dry the odd load — then the Beko is the cheaper choice.
Beko DTKCE80021W
The cheap, reliable condenser dryer thousands of owners rate highly — but it's costly to run.
AEG 7000 SensiDry TR719A4B
Mumsnet's best overall dryer range. Cheap to run, gentle on clothes, 5-year guarantee.
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The short answer
The AEG is a 9 kg heat pump that uses about a third of the Beko's electricity, with a 5-year guarantee. The Beko costs far less to buy and dries faster, so it's the better buy if you dry a load a week or less.
Get the Beko 8 kg if
- —You dry a load a week or less.
- —You want the lowest price today.
- —You want faster cycles than a heat pump.
Get the AEG 7000 if
- —You dry several loads a week.
- —You want a 5-year guarantee.
- —You want delicates and wool dried gently.
Key differences
Type
8 kg condenser
Beko 8 kg
9 kg heat pump
AEG 7000
Energy use
561 kWh a year
Beko 8 kg
193 kWh a year
AEG 7000
Cycles
Faster
Beko 8 kg
Long, like all heat pumps
AEG 7000
Sensor drying
Yes
Beko 8 kg
Yes
AEG 7000
Typical price
£269
Beko 8 kg
£879
AEG 7000
Pros and cons
Beko DTKCE80021W
- +Cheapest to buy
- +95% of 7,646 verified owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- +Sensor drying and a big 8 kg drum
- −The water tank needs emptying after most loads, unless you plumb in the drain hose.
- −The fluff filter is fiddly to clean properly.
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.
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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