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 2.6. The Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer leads on performance and value. The Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer costs $65.50 less ($274.49 vs $339.99).
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ROVSUN 3.5 cu ft Portable Dryer
#10 in Compact dryersFull review
For a family that wants a 13 lb portable dryer with a touch panel.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer for performance (1,700 W heater vs 1,300 W heater) and value ($20.79 per lb ($274.49, 13.2 lb) vs $25.76 per lb ($339.99, 13.2 lb)).
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 | ROVSUN 3.5 cu ft Portable Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 40% | 38 $20.79 per lb ($274.49, 13.2 lb) | 29 $25.76 per lb ($339.99, 13.2 lb) |
| Performance 20% | 100 1,700 W heater | 56 1,300 W heater |
| Convenience 25% | 40 stainless steel drum (some features not published) | 40 stainless steel drum (some features not published) |
| Warranty 15% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Costway 1700W 3.22 cu ft Dryer | ROVSUN 3.5 cu ft Portable 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 | 1,300 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 110 V |
| Noise | - | 65 dB |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Tumble dryer | Tumble dryer |
| Tub or drum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Exhaust | Vented | Vented |
| Weight | 60.6 lb | 59.5 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |