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Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC vs Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP is cheaper at $2899. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP
US price $2899
BrandWhirlpoolMiele
Released2023
Capacity cu (ft) 7.4 4.02
Width (in) 27
Depth (in) 31
Height (in) 38
Weight (lb) 135
Volts 240 120
Drying cycles 36 19
Energy star certified Yes Yes
Combined energy factor 5.2
Est annual energyk (Wh) 460
Steam refresh Yes Yes
Wi-Fi connected No Yes
Noise (dB)
Ventless Yes Yes

Sources — Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC: whirlpool.com (verified 2026-06-27). Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP: mieleusa.com (verified 2026-07-10).

What's the difference between the Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC and Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 14). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity cu (ft): Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC 7.4 vs Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP 4.02
  • Volts: Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC 240 vs Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP 120
  • Drying cycles: Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC 36 vs Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP 19
  • Wi-Fi connected: Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC false vs Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP true

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