Bosch WQK2521XME
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, WQJ2520RTR. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
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
- Bosch WQJ2520RTR 245 kWh same
- Bosch WQK25200TR 245 kWh same
- Bosch WQK2521XME 245 kWh
- Siemens WQ52K200TR 245 kWh same
- Bosch WQG25201TR 245 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQK2521XME | 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 WQK2521XME (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.
WQK2521XME
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Supplier changed publishedOnDate from 2026,10,20 to 2026,11,3
Questions
How much does the Bosch WQK2521XME 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.