{"id":16448,"date":"2025-07-17T06:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T04:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=16448"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:14:33","slug":"game-vs-makro-tumble-dryers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/game-vs-makro-tumble-dryers\/","title":{"rendered":"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-price-and-feature-comparison-of-tumble-dryers-at-game-and-makro-in-south-africa-helping-you-spin-the-best-deal-for-your-pocket\"><em>A price-and-feature comparison of tumble dryers at Game and Makro in South Africa, helping you spin the best deal for your pocket.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to give your laundry routine a turbo boost without draining your wallet? When shopping for tumble dryers, we\u2019re pitting Game and Makro head-to-head to see where your hard\u2011earned rand stretches further. Let\u2019s tumble through their range, prices, and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tumble-dryers-price-round-up\">Tumble Dryers Price Round-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-game\"><strong>Game<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hisense 8\u202fkg vented dryer \u2013 R\u202f4\u202f999 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bennett Read 6\u202fkg vented dryer \u2013 R\u202f5\u202f499 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bennett Read 5\u202fkg DriBuddi \u2013 unspecified, but marketed as budget-friendly <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LG 9\u202fkg heat\u2011pump dryer \u2013 R\u202f19\u202f999 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed Queen 8.2\u202fkg \u2013 R\u202f20\u202f999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-makro\"><strong>Makro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defy 5\u202fkg vented dryer \u2013 R\u202f4\u202f599 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hisense 8\u202fkg vented dryer \u2013 R\u202f4\u202f999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defy 8\u202fkg vented dryer \u2013 R\u202f5\u202f999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bosch 8\u202fkg condenser dryer \u2013 R\u202f8\u202f999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samsung 9\u202fkg heat\u2011pump dryer \u2013 R\u202f14\u202f999 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LG 16\u202fkg dual\u2011inverter heat\u2011pump dryer \u2013 R\u202f27\u202f999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1054271840\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-value-leaders-who-s-cheaper\">Value Leaders: Who\u2019s Cheaper?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entry-level champion:<\/strong> Makro\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makro.co.za\/defy-5-kg-air-vented-dryer-dtd-230-grey\/p\/itm1e319eda42cea?pid=WMNH2HAGUXGBZWMZ&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoq39wSPOe14rro_vU5zt_vngPOEgGV6xVRjp8UeT2yOjYXcTXgi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Defy\u202f5\u202fkg vented dryer<\/a> at R\u202f4\u202f599 beats Game\u2019s lowest by ~R\u202f400.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best mid-range buy:<\/strong> Hisense 8\u202fkg models are neck and neck at both retailers (R\u202f4\u202f999).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium picks:<\/strong> Game\u2019s LG and Speed Queen cost more than Makro\u2019s heat\u2011pump lines\u2014but these come with added energy savings and features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK OUT: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/which-store-has-cheapest-phones\/\">HiFi\u202fCorporation\u202fvs\u202fIncredible\u202fConnection: Which Store Has\u202fthe\u202fCheapest\u202fPhones in\u202fSouth\u202fAfrica?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compare-amp-contrast\">Compare &amp; Contrast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Makro Strengths<\/th><th>Game Strengths<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cheapest unit<\/strong><\/td><td>R\u202f4\u202f599 (Defy 5\u202fkg)<\/td><td>~R\u202f5\u202f099+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mid-range variety<\/strong><\/td><td>Hisense 8\u202fkg &amp; Defy 8\u202fkg<\/td><td>Hisense &amp; Bennett Read<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>High-end options<\/strong><\/td><td>Bosch condenser R\u202f8\u202f999,<br>Samsung heat\u2011pump R\u202f14\u202f999<\/td><td>LG heat\u2011pump R\u202f19\u202f999,<br>Speed Queen R\u202f20\u202f999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy efficiency<\/strong><\/td><td>Makro\u2019s heat\u2011pumps (A+\/A++)<\/td><td>Game sells same models at higher prices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Note: <\/strong>Prices are based on available data and may vary by location and over time.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2065654516\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If price is your top priority:<\/strong> Makro edges ahead with the Defy 5\u202fkg model at R\u202f4\u202f599.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need capacity?<\/strong> The identical Hisense 8\u202fkg model is available at both for R\u202f4\u202f999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want premium tech (heat\u2011pump)?<\/strong> Makro delivers better value with Samsung and LG models roughly R\u202f5\u202f000\u2013R\u202f10\u202f000 cheaper than Game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-affordable-picks\">Top Affordable Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726586.webp\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers\" class=\"wp-image-16450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726586.webp 848w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726586-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726586-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596-1024x776.webp\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers\" class=\"wp-image-16452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596-1024x776.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596-768x582.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596-1536x1164.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726596.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers\" class=\"wp-image-16451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/game-vs-makro-which-retailer-sells-the-most-affordable-tumble-dryers-1752726593-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defy\u00a05\u202fkg vented dryer<\/strong> \u2013 Most budget\u2011friendly, compact, 5\u202fkg drum\u2014ideal for singles or couples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hisense&nbsp;8\u202fkg vented dryer<\/strong> \u2013 Offers extra load size at same cost across Game and Makro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defy&nbsp;8\u202fkg vented dryer<\/strong> \u2013 Slightly more expensive but ideal for families needing capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1762018358\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-recommendation\">Final Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop at Makro if you&#8217;re after unbeatable value, especially for smaller to medium-sized families. Game remains competitive for premium models, but expect to pay a premium. If you want the best bang for your buck\u2014and don\u2019t need fancy heat\u2011pump tech\u2014Makro\u2019s range is hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/game-vs-makro-most-affordable-heaters\/\">Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells the Most Affordable Heaters in 2025?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":16453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells The Most Affordable Tumble Dryers","footnotes":""},"categories":[3593],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16448","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-shopping"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16448"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16455,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16448\/revisions\/16455"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}