For an apartment that wants a 2.6 cu ft dryer with an auto mode at a fair price.
Amazon $249.99The ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer is the better compact laundry machine overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer leads on performance, value and convenience. The Costway GYJ25-78 1.5 cu ft Dryer costs $30 less ($219.99 vs $249.99).
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For a small household that dries a few items at a time.
Amazon $219.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer for performance (1,400 W heater vs 850 W heater), value ($27.78 per lb ($249.99, 9 lb) vs $40 per lb ($219.99, 5.5 lb)) and convenience (stainless steel drum, 3 drying modes, senses dryness and stops vs stainless steel drum, 4 drying modes).
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 | ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer | Costway GYJ25-78 1.5 cu ft Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 40% | 26 $27.78 per lb ($249.99, 9 lb) | 10 $40 per lb ($219.99, 5.5 lb) |
| Performance 20% | 67 1,400 W heater | 6 850 W heater |
| Convenience 25% | 80 stainless steel drum, 3 drying modes, senses dryness and stops | 60 stainless steel drum, 4 drying modes |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| ROVSUN 2.6 cu ft Portable Dryer | Costway GYJ25-78 1.5 cu ft Dryer | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Load capacity | 9 lb | 5.5 lb |
| Drum size | 2.6 cu ft | 1.5 cu ft |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 1,400 W | 850 W |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Noise | 65 dB | 44 dB |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Tumble dryer | Tumble dryer |
| Tub or drum | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Programs or modes | 3 | 4 |
| Senses dryness | Yes | - |
| Exhaust | Vented | Vented |
| Weight | 49 lb | 37.3 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
