The Best Dryers of 2023

• Dimensions: 39” x 27” x 30⅛” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
• Finishes: Black Steel
• Special features: Steam Fresh, Smart pairing, AI Dry, LG ThinQ app support
• Matching washer: LG WM6700HBA (electric), includes Smart Pairing functionality
• Energy Star rated: Yes

The LG DLEX6700B is a contemporary future-forward machine, with a feature set that’s well balanced for a wide range of needs, and a chic design that will fit into even the most stylish of homes.

With solid cycle performance and the user interface to get the most out of them, the LG DLEX6700B has more than enough cycles for most people’s needs. It can also handle more than enough clothes, with a 7.4-cubic-foot drum.

The dryer uses smart connectivity to link with its paired washer for increased efficiency—and this it does an excellent job at. Energy Star rated itself, the DLEX’s paired washer is actually Energy Star Most Efficient certified.

We think that the DLEX6700B’s smart features could do a little more, but otherwise this efficient, powerful and sleek machine is a great pick.

• Dimensions: 38.25” x 27” x 30.75” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cu. ft.
• Finish: White, volcano black ($50 extra), metallic slate ($50 extra)
• Special features: Steam, Extra Power, and sensor drying
• Matching washer: Maytag MHW6630HC
• Energy Star rated: Yes

The Maytag MED6630HC dryer is the perfect combination of looks, usability, speed, and power. This Maytag dryer has a sleek, futuristic look that would do any laundry room proud.

With its large central dial and streamlined control panel, it’s easy to select the cycle that’s right for your wet laundry load. If you’re looking for steam options, this dryer has two: Steam Refresh and Wrinkle Prevent.

The MED6630HC manages to dry your clothes quickly will without raising the temperature to the point where you’d have to worry about heat damage (typically 150°F or above). Even better, the test loads in the Normal and Delicates cycles came out 100% dry. For a dryer that gets your clothes dry the first time, with no muss or fuss, check out the Maytag MED6630HC.

Read our full review of the Maytag MED6630HC dryer.

• Dimensions: 41.3” x 27” x 29.88” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 4.7 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White, metallic slate ($100 extra)
• Special features: Hamper-style door, smart features, wrinkle control
• Matching washer: Maytag MVW6230HW
• Energy Star rated: No

The Maytag MED6230HW is a good dryer at a good price—there's not a whole lot to dislike about it.

In terms of its core performance, the MED6230HW was able to finish cycles quickly and effectively. We only ran into a minor issue on Bulky Items, which didn't have the most effective spin cycle: Clothes were damper than average afterwards.

In addition to excellent cleaning power, we love this dryer's design. Its hamper-style door, which can open either from top to bottom or left to right, can make loading and unloading a lot easier. This, coupled with its smart features and remote start, help make this one of the easier-to-use dryers we've reviewed, though it isn't explicitly ADA compliant.

The MED6230HW also has some great extra features, like wrinkle control, which keeps clothes tumbling after a cycle to prevent creasing.

Read our full review of the Maytag MED6230HW dryer.

• Dimensions: 33.25" x 23.5" x 25" (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 4.0 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White
• Special features:
• Matching washer: Bosch WAW285H1UC Front Load Washer
• Energy Star rated: Yes

If you're in the market for a ventless dryer, the Bosch 500 Series WTW87NH1UC is one of the best out there.

Even when comparing it against full-size dryers the WTW87NH1UC has good test results. Its cycles are a bit slower, its drum is on the small side, and its spin cycles don't get out the most water, but it still holds its own as an above-average dryer. Compared to other ventless models, it's a rockstar.

In all, this is an eco-friendly alternative to a traditional vented dryer that's perfect for smaller spaces. Because this technology is on the expensive side, however, we reserve our heartiest recommendations for those specifically looking for a ventless dryer. For everyone else, the above built-in models are likely a better value.

Read our full review of the Bosch WTW87NH1UC dryer.

• Dimensions: 27" x 44.6" x 30.2" (WxHxD)
• Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White, black stainless ($50-$100 more, depending on retailer)
• Special features: Wrinkle Prevent, three dedicated steam cycles (including Steam Sanitize)
• ADA compliant:No
• Matching washer: Samsung WA50R5400AV
• Energy Star rated: No

The Samsung DVE50R5400V has great performance on just about every cycle. Most cycles were fast and efficient, ending with completely dry laundry. The Bedding cycle in particular was able to remove 81% of the water from a queen-size comforter in under an hour, which is impressive.

The Normal cycle had some minor problems that aren't dealbreaking but still important to know about: It takes much longer than average t finish, and exceeds the safe temperature threshold of 150°F by about 20°F.

We also liked the DVE50R5400V's extras, from its Wrinkle Prevent option to all of its steam cycles which can scrub out stubborn stains and even sanitize.

Read our full review of the Samsung DVE50R5400V dryer.

• Dimensions: 27" x 38.69" x 30" (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White; black stainless steel (costs about $100 more)
• Special features: Steam, sensor dry, custom programs, static reduction, wrinkle care, energy saver, and a damp-dry signal that alerts users when the load is about 80% dry.
• Matching washer: LG WM3900HWA
• Energy Star rated: Yes

There’s a lot to like about the LG DLEX3900W. This is a modern dryer, from its modern contours to its intuitive, easy-to-use controls. It looks great and feels good to use.

Its drying performance is solidly above average, across the board: All of its cycles finished faster and removed more water than the average dryer.

This is another dryer that overperformed on most cycles but that has a somewhat lackluster Normal cycle. It takes 86 minutes to finish, which is almost twice as slow as the average dryer, and it reached 170°F, far hotter than the 150°F threshold where wear-and-tear damage starts to occur. If you do plan on using the Normal cycle, we recommend just turning down the temperature.

On every other cycle, though, the DLEX3900W doesn't disappoint. It's a high-performance dryer and a good value at its price for what it offers.

Read our full review of the LG DLEX3900W dryer.

• Dimensions: 38.75” x 27” x 31” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White, Chrome Shadow ($100 extra), Black Shadow ($150 extra)
• Special features: "What to dry" / "How to dry" cycle selection, smart features
• Matching washer: Whirlpool WFW9620HC
• Energy Star rated: Yes

Though expensive, the Whirlpool WED9620HC has excellent test results and provides a smooth user experience. Just about every cycle we is able to get laundry completely dry in faster-than-average times—in some cases significantly faster than average. Add Whirlpool's smart appliance suite and you have quite a formidable dryer on your hands.

The only real downside we could find are minor: Some cycle combinations can be lengthy—the "Regular + Normal" settings took two hours to finish— and the onboard controls can be unresponsive.

Assuming it falls into your budget, the Whirlpool WED9620HC is a great pick for its power and aesthetics, but budget-minded buyers can find better values elsewhere on this list.

Read our full review of the Whirlpool WED9620HC dryer.

• Dimensions: 33.5 x 23.5 x 25.38 (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 4.03 cu. ft.
• Finishes: Lotus White
• Special features: Steam, wrinkle-free, compact & ventless
• Matching washer: Miele WXR860 WCS TDos & IntenseWash
• Energy Star rated: Yes

If money is no object, and you're specifically looking for a compact ventless dryer, the Miele TXR860WP Eco & Steam dryer is an excellent option.

Compact ventless dryers are a lot smaller than built-in models, which can be either a boon or a burden, depending on your laundry room. They're also much more expensive than vented models, so typically you should get a full-size, built-in model if you can accommodate one.

For those that can't, the Miele TXR860WP Eco & Steam dryer provides a higher-end user experience than most other compact ventless dryers we've tested, proving itself capable of competing with full-size models. Its drying performance was better than most built-in models, and its cycle times were surprisingly fast as well. Its steam features really helped it clear away stubborn stains and can help sanitize items as well. We also liked its specialized cycle settings and low maximum temperature, both of which can help mitigate wear and tear damage on your laundry.

This model is simple to install, and its smaller size makes it easy to move from room to room. Those shopping for a compact ventless dryer should definitely check out the TXR860WP Eco & Steam dryer.

Read our full review of the Miele TXR860WP Eco & Steam Dryer.

• Dimensions: 27" x 44.25" x 29.5" (W x H x D)
• Capacity: 7.3 cu. ft.
• Finishes: Black steel
• Special features: EasyLoad door, steam, sanitize, wrinkle care, reduce static
• Matching washer: WT7900HBA
• Energy Star rated: Yes

We love the LG DLEX7900BE because it’s effective. Not only did the test loads from all four major cycles (Normal, Speed Dry, Delicates, and Bedding) get more than 80% dry, but the Speed Dry and Delicates cycles are highly effective.

The Speed Dry cycle will dry a small load in about 25 minutes, and the Delicates cycle keeps temperatures cooler (around 109°F) so as not to damage special fabrics like those found on lingerie and sportswear. While the Normal cycle runs a bit long, as with most LG dryers, you have the option to reduce the cycle time (although there may be a tradeoff with laundry dryness).

Unsurprisingly, this LG dryer is full of neat cycles, cycle options, and features, including an Anti-Bacterial cycle (which gets up to 178°F), two steam cycles (Steam Fresh and Steam Sanitary), a steam option (TurboSteam), and Wrinkle Care.

Even better, the laundry door can open to the side or downward, giving you flexibility when it comes to popping wet, heavy laundry loads into the dryer without wrenching your back. Basically, whatever wet laundry you can dish out, the LG DLEX7900BE dryer can handle.

Read our full review of the LG DLEX7900BE

• Dimensions: 39.75” x 28” x 32” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 7.8 cu. ft.
• Finishes: White, diamond gray (costs $50 extra), sapphire blue (costs $100 extra)
• Special features: Washer Link, PowerSteam, Wrinkle Care
• Matching washer: GE Profile PTW905BPTRS
• Energy Star rated: Yes

The stylish-looking GE GFD85ESPNRS dryer shouldn’t be hidden away in a laundry closet—with its Royal Sapphire finish, it could be just another lovely piece of decor in your home. With this dryer’s wide range of cycles and options (including PowerSteam cycles, a Sanitize cycle, a Reduce Static option, built-in wi-fi, and Damp Alert) though, you’ll appreciate its functionality even more than its aesthetics.

While we found that the cycle times on this dryer were relatively long (a Quick cycle clocked in at about an hour), the Normal, Quick, and Delicates cycles all got the laundry load more than 97% dry. Temperatures can run a little bit hot on the Quick and Bulky/Bedding cycles, but as long as you’re not using these cycles every day, your clothes won’t experience too much wear and tear. For a dryer that looks as good as it dries, check out the GE GFD85ESPNRS dryer.

Gas version of this dryer: GE GFD85GSPNRS