Bosch WQJ2520RTR
Uses less electricity than 24% of the 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €69 a year, €693 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 153 kWh
- Typical 137 kWh
- Running cost
- €69 / year
- +€7 vs typical
- Per cycle
- €0.43
- 1.53 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 76 % of them need less. Hisense DH5I104BWAB, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €31 a year. Class E is the most common class in this group (34% of models). Bosch has 6 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WQK25200TR, WQK2521XME.
Where it stands
Rank 405 of 551 heat pump dryers, 10 kg and over by yearly consumption. 404 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Siemens WQ52J20RTR 245 kWh same
- Siemens WQ52K200IL 245 kWh same
- Bosch WQJ2520RTR 245 kWh
- Bosch WQK25200TR 245 kWh same
- Bosch WQK2521XME 245 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQJ2520RTR | DH5I104BWAB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €69 | €38 | −€31 |
| 5 years | €347 | €190 | −€156 |
| 10 years | €693 | €381 | −€313 |
| 15 years | €1,040 | €571 | −€469 |
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 | 122 | €35 |
| Our default · 160 cycles | 245 | €69 |
| Family · 260 cycles | 398 | €113 |
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch WQJ2520RTR (this model) | 245 | — |
| 134 | €31 | |
| 134 | €31 | |
| 134 | €31 | |
| 134 | €31 | |
| 134 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E
- Technology
- Heat pump dryers
- Energy per cycle
- 1.53 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 10 kg
- Condensation efficiency
- C (83 %)
- Programme duration (full load)
- 4:30 h
- Noise
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Bosch under one model number.
WQJ2520RTR
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
- Supplier changed publishedOnDate from 2026,10,20 to 2026,11,3
Questions
How much does the Bosch WQJ2520RTR cost to run?
At 160 drying cycles a year it uses about 245 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €69 a year, or €693 over ten years.