For a family that wants a 13 lb portable dryer with a touch panel.
Amazon $339.99
For a small household that dries a few items at a time.
- Tumble dryerType
- 5.5 lbCapacity
- 1.5 cu ftDrum
- 850 WSpin / heat
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Four drying modes on an 850 W heater
- Stainless steel tub
- Maker suggests only 5.5 lb per load for best results
- Needs a vent hose
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | GYJ25-78 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Load capacity | 5.5 lb |
| Drum size | 1.5 cu ft |
| Performance | |
| Power | 850 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Noise | 44 dB |
| Build and control | |
| Type | Tumble dryer |
| Tub or drum | Stainless steel |
| Programs or modes | 4 |
| Exhaust | Vented |
| Weight | 37.3 lb |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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