Bosch WQB255AXTR
Uses less electricity than 59% of the 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €59 a year, €589 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 130 kWh
- Typical 137 kWh
- Running cost
- €59 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.37
- 1.30 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 5 % below the typical 219 kWh. 40% of comparable models reach a better class than D; the most common is E. A full standard cycle takes 230 minutes, 30 fewer than the typical dryer in its group. Of 6 Bosch models in this group, it is the most efficient. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WQB255A0TR. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 222 of 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over by yearly consumption. 221 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Gorenje DG81DP 202 kWh −€1.81
- Bosch WQB255A0TR 208 kWh same
- Bosch WQB255AXTR 208 kWh
- Siemens WQ55B2AXTR 208 kWh same
- Siemens WQ55B2A0TR 208 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQB255AXTR | DH5I104BWAB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €59 | €38 | −€21 |
| 5 years | €295 | €190 | −€104 |
| 10 years | €589 | €381 | −€208 |
| 15 years | €884 | €571 | −€313 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you dry
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Winter only · 80 cycles | 104 | €29 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 208 | €59 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 338 | €96 |
Noise · class A
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQB255AXTR (this model) | 208 | — |
| 134 | €21 | |
| 134 | €21 | |
| 134 | €21 | |
| 134 | €21 | |
| 134 | €21 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.30 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- B (88 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 3:50 h
- Noise
- 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Bosch under one model number.
WQB255AXTR
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
- Supplier changed publishedOnDate from 2026,10,20 to 2026,10,31
- Supplier changed onMarketStartDate from 2026,4,1 to 2026,11,1
- Supplier changed onMarketStartDateTS from 1775001600 to 1793491200
- Supplier changed webLinkManufacturer from https://www.siemens-home.com/e-label to https://www.bosch-home.com/energylabel
- Supplier changed webLinkPretaxPrices from http://www.siemens-home.com/service to http://www.bosch-home.com/service
- Supplier changed webLinkRepairInstructions from http://www.siemens-home.com/service to http://www.bosch-home.com/service
- Supplier changed webLinkSparePartsAvailability from http://www.siemens-home.com/service to http://www.bosch-home.com/service
- Supplier changed publishedOnDate from 2026,10,31 to 2026,11,3
Questions
How much does the Bosch WQB255AXTR cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 208 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €59 a year, or €589 over ten years.