Samsung DV7750 dryer review: Samsung’s affordable dryer is also super-fast

With a basic white exterior and classic top-load style, the $649 Samsung DV7750 dryer doesn't look frightening. What's scary, though, is how fast this appliance churns through laundry cycles. So far, it's the swiftest dryer we've ever tested. That makes the machine perfect for busy people, or anyone who'd rather not wait an eternity for their loads to dry. 

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Samsung DV7750 dryer

The Good

The Samsung DV7750 dryer runs through its laundry loads with blazing speed. Its controls are a cinch to use, and it comes with lots of cycle options and steam modes.

The Bad

It has a small 7.4-cubic-foot capacity drum. It lacks smart-home functions and mobile app control.

The Bottom Line

If you prize speed and an affordable price, then the Samsung DV7750 dryer won’t disappoint. But pass on this dryer if you want smart abilities along with dry clothes.

Samsung equips the dryer with plenty of special cycles, settings and steam modes. The appeal of the DV7750 grows when you factor in its controls, which are dead simple to use. 

Of course, there are elements of this dryer that aren't so enticing. While typical for an appliance of this price, the machine's 7.4-cubic-foot capacity is a little cramped. And unlike another midrange dryer, the $799 GE GTD75ECSLW, this model has no smart abilities of which to speak. 

Still, if your time really is money, the Samsung DV7750 will save you a bundle. That alone makes it worth serious consideration.

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Thoughtful controls, lots of features

Manufacturers usually build laundry appliances in matching pairs. Samsung is no exception here. The DV7750 dryer has a corresponding washer, the $649 Samsung WA7750. A top-loading washing machine, its control panel runs along the appliance's back edge. To complement this look, the DV7750 comes with controls mounted in the same place. Both machines' panels sport a grayish-black background and a large silver cycle dial to offset the dryer's otherwise plain white paint job. It's an understated yet attractive color scheme that serves to make it easy to read the controls.

Speed, lots of cycles are this Samsung dryer's strengths

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White text on the dryer's control panel really pops against its inky backsplash. Painted lines also clearly highlight and connect to corresponding LED indicators that circle the cycle knob. All this makes it a cinch to interpret just what setting you've selected or which is currently active. The dryer provides numerous cycle choices, too -- 13 in all. Aside from the standard "normal" cycle for mixed fabric loads, special cycles run the gamut from the general Heavy Duty, Bedding and  Delicates to more specific choices like Towels and Active Wear.

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Linking the dryer to a cold water line enables three steam cycles. The 15-minute Refresh cycle is designed to flush out odors and smooth mild creases in loads of one to four items. A more aggressive Wrinkle Away option sprays more moisture inside the drum to remove wrinkles from loads of two to three items, and it can run for a full hour. The third steam function is called Steam Sanitize. The cycle uses a combination of high heat and water vapor to remove germs lurking inside fabric.

Sensors inside the drum automatically detect moisture and halt or lengthen cycles accordingly. You can manually dry items by set times, as well. You also have the option of adjusting the dryer's temperature, along with preselecting a target dryness level.

A 7.4-cubic-foot capacity drum lives behind the dryer's oddly shaped rectangular door. It feels cramped compared to larger machines that provide more elbowroom. However, you'll have to spend hundreds more to enjoy a machine with more space for bigger loads. Case in point: the $1,099 Electrolux EFME617S Perfect Steam (8 cubic feet) and the $1,100 Kenmore 69133 (8.8 cubic feet).

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It's not smart, but this dryer really flies

Many appliances, even at a moderate price, feature smart technology. Typically, that means you can command and control the appliance via a mobile app made possible that links to the it via onboard Wi-Fi. For example, GE's $799 GTD75ECSLWS dryer has this ability, and it also works with voice-activated digital assistants, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The Samsung DV7750 dryer, however, is devoid of any smart controls and can't connect to the internet.  

This dryer may not come with sophisticated smart home abilities or be able to interact with AI voice assistants, but its performance more than makes up for that shortcoming. The DV7750 is fast -- really fast. In fact, the dryer turned in the best performance we've seen yet in terms of speed and raw drying power.

We design our tests to measure how much water a dryer can remove from sample loads over time. We also control as many variables as possible during our trials, such as environmental conditions and test materials. We tested the Samsung dryer on the machine's Normal cycle (meant for "most fabrics including cottons and linens," as described by the manual) and used the dryer's medium temperature setting.

The Samsung DV7750 flew through cycles in an average time of just 37 minutes. This showing is rapid enough to dethrone the previous reigning dryer champ, the $1,300 Kenmore 69133 (38 minutes). The feat is more impressive considering that the Kenmore dryer costs twice as much. Right behind the Kenmore 69133 is the no-frills $600 Kenmore 65132 (41 minutes) and more expensive $1,100 LG DLEX 3570V (41 minutes). And for all its smart technology, the $799 GE GTD75ECSLWS proved to be on the slow side, taking on average 48 minutes to handle its loads.

One factor we measure, the water evaporation rate, sums up just how powerful a dryer is. This figure describes the average weight of the moisture a dryer can remove from wet fabric over time. The DV7750's short cycles translate into an impressive evaporation rate of 0.143 pound per minute. Again, this is the highest rate we've recorded yet for any clothes dryer. It's enough to edge out the Kenmore 69133 here as well (0.139 pound per minute). The budget Kenmore 65132 couldn't match either machine (0.133 pound per minute). GE's GTD75ECSLWS dryer demonstrated performance well below the norm with an evaporation rate of 0.114 pound per minute.

Affordable and saves time, too

The $649 Samsung DV7750 has an agreeable price that shouldn't take a huge bite out of your budget. This dryer, however, doesn't have any smart capabilities. A growing number of dryers these days are able to talk to  mobile apps , even Alexa and Google Assistant. It would be nice if this appliance could, too. Expect to pay a little more for the privilege though. GE's $799 GTD75ECSLWS dryer, for example, has connected home smarts but costs $150 more.  

Ultimately, what's more important is this Samsung dryer's speed. The GE machine is one of the slowest we've tested while the DV7750 dryer is the fastest to date. It is also powerful enough to zip through loads faster than  dryers  that cost twice as much. And the tailored cycles and modes will help you deal with a wide range of garment types and fabrics with confidence.

Oddly, the Samsung's matching washer, the WA7750, performed poorly. Meanwhile, the washing machine built to pair with the GE dryer, the $699 GTW685BSLWS did the opposite. In fact if there ever was a situation where you might consider buying a mismatched laundry pair, this is it. Regardless of what washer you go with, the Samsung DV7550 dryer's powerful performance will translate into less time in the laundry room. That's priceless.