Samsung's Bespoke electric dryer is the natural partner to the WF53BB8900A washer, and the pairing is genuinely excellent. The AI Dry sensor system learns from previous loads and adjusts automatically — over 4 weeks I found it dried clothes consistently without over-drying. The 7.5 cu. ft. drum is massive, and the MultiSteam function handles wrinkle removal as well as LG's TurboSteam.
⚡ The Verdict
✔ Pros
- 7.5 cu. ft. drum — handles king comforters
- AI Dry sensor prevents over-drying
- MultiSteam wrinkle removal is effective
- Matching Bespoke design with Samsung washer
- Wi-Fi + SmartThings integration is the best app of any dryer tested
- Reversible door for flexible installation
✖ Cons
- Electric only — no gas version
- $1,149 — premium pricing
- Longer cycles than gas equivalent
- Setup requires SmartThings account
- Some cycle names are confusing in the app
| Model | DV25BB6900H |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric Dryer |
| Capacity | 7.5 cu. ft. |
| Special Features | AI Dry, MultiSteam, SmartThings |
| Width | 27 inches |
| Noise | ~60 dBA |
| MSRP | $1,149 |
AI Dry: Unlike simple moisture sensors that stop when clothes reach a target moisture level, Samsung's AI Dry tracks load weight, fabric type indicators, and previous cycle history. Over 4 weeks it correctly calibrated dry time for 22 of 24 loads. The 2 miscalibrated loads (both mixed-fabric loads with heavy items) ran slightly long — no damage, just unnecessary time.
Steam: MultiSteam using an internal steam generator (not just water spray) produces genuine steam that penetrates fabrics. 15 minutes in the Refresh cycle + steam removed visible wrinkles from dress shirts stored in the dryer overnight. I now use this before packing for travel.
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying Performance | 35% | 8.8 | AI Dry very consistent |
| Capacity | 20% | 9.3 | 7.5 cu. ft. handles anything |
| Steam Features | 20% | 9.0 | MultiSteam is genuinely excellent |
| App & Connectivity | 15% | 9.2 | Best dryer app tested |
| Value | 10% | 8.0 | $1,149 is fair |