As people transition to living in smaller spaces, smaller appliances are becoming more popular. People realize that it is more efficient to have a small tumble dryer than it may be to have a full sized dryer. Compact tumble dryers give you all of the benefits of a full sized dryer in a small package.
What To Look For
There are several factors to consider before you decide which tumble dryer to get. You should consider its dimensions, capacity, wattage and voltage, budget, warranty and noise level. In my quiet tumble dryer guide I’ve explained each factor in more details, so feel free to check it out.
How Does a Tumble Dryer Work?
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Comparison Table
So Which is the Best One?
Read on to see the best small tumble dryers on the market today.
1) BLACK+DECKER BCED26 Portable Dryer
As would be anyone’s guess, Black+Decker’s portable dryer also made it to our list.
This particular machine comes with a capacity of 2.65 cu. ft., has four drying programs and boasts with the power of 1400 watts, while working at 120V.
It features 4” diameter vent hose and exhaust connector. As is the case with most portable dryers, it comes with several drying times options.
Features
- 17.1 x 23.6 x 27.5 inches
- Color: white
- 8.8 lbs capacity
- Front load dryer
- Five drying options
- Timed drying
- Stainless-steel drum
- Eco mode
- Portable
- 1400 watts
- Compact & modern design
- 2.65 cubic feet
- Eco mode
- Affordable
- Buttons are located at the very bottom
- Minimum drying time is 30 minutes
Our rating: 
4.8 / 5
2) Magic Chef 2.6 cu. ft. Laundry Dryer
This compact tumble dryer by Magic Chef has a 2.6 cubic foot capacity, and it has a stainless steel inner drum.
It can be wall mounted, and it has a swinging door with an integrated viewing window. It comes with five different drying options and high or low temperatures. It does have a lint filter, as well as an air intake filter.
This is a great little dryer for a small apartment or an RV. It is small and portable, weighing under 50 pounds. It is a front load dryer, and it comes in white. The hardware needed to mount the dryer on a wall is included, but it can easily be freestanding for use and stored afterward.
This small tumble dryer dries your clothes in around an hour. It is also known to be fairly quiet. This is a great compact tumble dryer, and it is very useful in a small space or as an additional dryer in spots where you have extra laundry.
Features
- 17.1 x 23.6 x 25.6 inches
- 6 cubic feet
- Color: white
- Front load dryer
- Comes with wall mounting kit, lint filter, air intake filter
- Five drying options
- High quality PTC Ceramic heating element
- Timed drying
- Multiple installation options: mounted or free standing
- Portable
- Light enough to be portable
- Fairly quiet operation
- Versatile: can be mounted or free standing
- Five different cycles and timer
- Vent needs to be installed
- Door hinge could be of better quality
Our rating: 
4.6 / 5
3) Sentern 2.65 Cu.Ft Compact Laundry Dryer
This compact dryer by Sentern has a lot of power for one of the smallest tumble dryers out there.
It reaches temperatures of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, which is good enough to dry just about anything including jeans, t-shirts, and towels.
This compact tumble dryer comes with four different options for heat, including hot, warm, air-dry, and anti-wrinkle. When you choose the hot cycle, it will take 120 to 200 minutes for clothes to dry. If you choose the air-dry setting, the cycle will take up to 80 minutes. You will also find an anti-wrinkle setting to leave your clothing wrinkle free, and it takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
The Sentern small compact dryer is designed to run quietly, so it won’t be too disruptive. It can fit under a countertop, and it is a great choice in a small apartment or even in an RV. You can store it between uses, and you can use it as a second dryer for your gym clothes, baby clothing, and more. It is light enough to be portable, and it works well.
Features
- 24 x 18 x 27 inches
- Clothing capacity: 9 pounds
- Four heat cycles: hot, warm, air dry, anti-wrinkle
- Lightweight and portable
- Very compact
- Four cycles
- Quiet operation
- Energy-efficient design
- Back vent requires installation
- A bit expensive
Our rating: 4.6 / 5
4) Panda 1.50 cu.ft Compact Laundry Dryer
If you are looking for a small tumble dryer that is perfect for use in an apartment, condominium, or another smaller living space, this dryer is a great choice.
It can also function as a secondary dryer for a nursery or in a home gym where you need to do a lot of extra laundry.
It works well for small loads such as baby clothing, gym clothes, pajamas, t-shirts, towels, and more. It is affordable, and it is lightweight enough to be carried to another space. It comes with a removable lint filter, and it has mounting brackets included. This is one of the smallest tumble dryers you can use, and it will save money on your electric bill when you need to do small loads.
Features
- 19.5 x 16 x 24 inches
- Comes in white and black
- 5 cubic feet capacity
- Noise: 70 dB
- Stainless steel tumble material
- Automatic shut-off function
- Compact dryer with space for small load
- Portable
- Fairly quiet at 70 dB
- Takes more time to dry clothes
- Venting required
Our rating: 
4.5 / 5
5) Costway Compact Laundry Dryer
This is one of the lightest of the small tumble dryers.
It weighs in at just 37.3 pounds, making it very portable whether you want to store it and pull it out for use or take it with you on the road. It works well in small spaces such as college dorms or RVs, and it can make a great second dryer in your home gym or in the baby’s nursery.
This dryer has 850W of power and a large capacity of 10 pounds of clothing. If you want your clothes to dry more quickly, you should put fewer items in the dryer. The dryer has different settings, including cool, warm, dry and cool, anti-wrinkle, hot, and air dry. The hot temperature runs up to 200 minutes if you need more time to dry larger loads.
In addition, this compact tumble dryer has a high-quality stainless steel tub, so it is more durable and will last longer. It comes with the brackets to mount it on the wall, as well as the connection for the exhaust.
Features
- 19.50 x 16.50 x 24.00 Inches
- 10 pound or 1.5 cubic feet capacity
- Noise: less than 44 dB
- Wall mounting brackets included
- 850 watts
- Tub is stainless steel
- Very portable
- Versatile with different settings including: cool dry, warm dry, hot dry, anti-wrinkle, air dry, and more
- Very lightweight and portable at 37.3 pounds
- Multiple settings for a variety of uses
- Very quiet at under 44 dB
- Wall mounting brackets included
- You need to put fewer items in for faster drying
Our rating: 4.5 / 5
6) Danby Portable Dryer – White
This is a great compact tumble dryer by Danby.
It is a 100V portable dryer, and you can use it and store it or take it with you on the road. It is great for college dorms or RVs, and it makes a great second dryer for your home gym or your nursery.
With four different drying programs and three temperature settings, you can customize the drying time and temperature for your clothes. It has a smart electronic control system that can be set by touching the button. It is sturdy and quiet, and it can handle up to 13.2 pounds of clothing.
This dryer has a stainless steel tub, so it will last a long time. It also has a steel cabinet made of rust resistant galvanized steel. It can be mounted on the wall with the wall mounting kit, and it comes with a 12-month warranty on parts and labor as well as in-home service.
Features
- 21.46 x 23.62 x 31.5 inches
- Free standing or wall mounted
- Four settings and three temperatures (hot, warm, cold)
- Stainless steel tub
- 12-month warranty on service and parts with in-home repair
- Rust-resistant galvanized steel body
- Versatile with four settings and three temperatures
- Portable and easy to store
- Great as extra dryer or for RV or college dorm
- Easy to use touch control system
- Lint filter can be difficult to pull out
Our rating: 
4.4 / 5
7) hOmelabs 2.6 Cubic Feet Compact Laundry Dryer
This is a great choice among the smallest tumble dryers.
It is a front load dryer with a capacity of 2.6 cubic feet. It holds up to nine pounds of clothing. There is an integrated viewing window in front, and the inside drum is stainless steel with a smooth finish.
You can customize settings for each load with the three easy to operate mechanical controls. This provides versatility for your drying needs. The settings include cool down, heat dry, and air dry, and you get up to 180 minutes of heated drying time.
This is a space saving compact tumble dryer, and it dries faster than others on the market. It has 1400 watts of drying power, and it is portable and easy to keep in a small apartment, RV, or other place where you need to save space.
Features
- 23.4 x 20.1 x 27.5 inches
- 6 cubic feet
- 70 dB – noise
- Color: white
- Stainless steel drum
- Cool down, heat dry, air dry, anti-wrinkle, warm, auto dry, timed dry options
- Variety of settings
- Not too loud
- Dries quickly
- Needs to have vent installed
- A bit more expensive
Our rating: 
4.3 / 5
8) Haier HLP141E Compact Electric Vented Dryer
This is one of the smallest tumble dryers, with 2.6 cubic feet.
It is an electric vented dryer, and it has electronic controls to give you accurate control of the machine. It has a control panel that shows you the status of the machine.
This dryer is wall mountable or you can let it be free standing. Its compact size makes it a great option for an RV or a college dorm. You can use it in a small apartment or as a second dryer in your home gym or nursery. There are many ways that this dryer can be beneficial to your life.
It has a temperature dryness sensor that automatically determines when clothes are dry. This allows it to save energy and protects your clothing from overdrying. In addition, it has a Zinc coated steel drum and electronic controls with three auto dry cycles, including heavy duty, normal, and delicate.
It also has a timed dry cycle, five timed dry settings, three temperature settings, an end of cycle signal, cycle progress LED lights in red, a check filter indicator, and an interior lint filter.
Features
- 75 x 27 x 24.88 inches
- 43 pounds
- Free standing or wall mounted
- Color: white
- Auto dry cycles: heavy duty, normal, delicate
- Timed dry cycle
- Five timed dry settings
- Three temperature settings
- End of cycle signal
- Cycle progress LED lights (red)
- Check filter indicator
- Interior lint filter
- Loaded with features and indicators
- Versatile with many different settings
- Free standing or wall mounted
- Portable and lightweight
- Need to have smaller load to dry clothes faster
- Takes a bit longer to dry clothes
Our rating: 
4.2 / 5
9) Costway 2.65 cu ft Laundry Dryer
This is one of the smallest tumble dryers with 2.65 cubic feet for 8.8 pounds of clothing.
It is lightweight and portable, and you can use it in small apartments, RVs, on the road, or in a room in your home as an additional dryer.
It is capable of drying everything from blankets to jeans to t-shirts and more. It has an air dry operating mode to freshen up clothing, and there are four different timed settings as well as two temperature settings. It has an attractive modern design, and it is easy to mount on the wall or store in a closet.
It is made of stainless steel, and it can be mounted on the wall or stand on its own. In addition, it is fairly quiet, so it won’t disturb your conversations or your sleep.
Features
- 16.75 x 27 x 24.88 inches
- 48 pounds
- 8 pound / 2.65 cubic feet capacity
- Front window to watch clothes dry
- Four modes: air dry, cool, warm, and hot
- Anti-wrinkle function
- Quiet
- Wall mounted or free standing
- Lint filter and intake filter
- Timed drying
- Lightweight and compact
- Versatile with multiple settings
- Attractive design
- Portable
- No touch screen
- Not designed for heavy use (several times a day)
Our rating: 4.2 / 5
Final Words
As manufacturers make more of these compact tumble dryers to keep up with consumer demand, they are getting better and better. They are lightweight and portable, and they have a variety of uses. Whether you need one for a small apartment, a college dorm, an RV, or as a second dryer in your home, they are great machines.
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