Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer
For the household that wants the largest drum and strongest heater at a moderate price.
Amazon $274.49$274.49
The Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer is the better compact laundry machine overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer leads on value and performance. The Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer costs $240.63 less ($274.49 vs $515.12).
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Black+Decker BCED37 3.5 cu ft Dryer
For a household that wants the largest 120 V portable dryer from a known brand.
Amazon $515.12$515.12
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer for value ($20.79 per lb ($274.49, 13.2 lb) vs $39.02 per lb ($515.12, 13.2 lb)) and performance (1,700 W heater vs 1,500 W heater).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact dryers compact laundry machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer | Black+Decker BCED37 3.5 cu ft Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 40% | 38 $20.79 per lb ($274.49, 13.2 lb) | 11 $39.02 per lb ($515.12, 13.2 lb) |
| Performance 20% | 100 1,700 W heater | 78 1,500 W heater |
| Convenience 25% | 40 stainless steel drum (some features not published) | 60 stainless steel drum, 4 drying modes |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer | Black+Decker BCED37 3.5 cu ft Dryer | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Load capacity | 13.2 lb | 13.2 lb |
| Drum size | 3.2 cu ft | 3.5 cu ft |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 1,700 W | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Tumble dryer | Tumble dryer |
| Tub or drum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Programs or modes | - | 4 |
| Exhaust | Vented | Vented |
| Weight | 60.6 lb | 49.5 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |