Samsung Series 5 11kg Wash 6kg Dry 1400rpm Washer Dryer vs Series 6 9kg Wash 6kg Dry 1400rpm Washer Dryer — Comparison

The WD11DG5B15BEEU, the Samsung Series 5 11kg Wash 6kg Dry 1400rpm Washer Dryer - WD11DG5B15BEEU, costs £739 and is the higher-capacity Series 5 choice. The WD90DG6B85BEU1, the Samsung Series 6 9kg Wash 6kg Dry 1400rpm Washer Dryer - WD90DG6B85BEU1, is £707 and sits in the more advanced Series 6 tier, trading some wash capacity for faster and smarter programme features.

Both machines dry 6kg, spin at 1400rpm and carry a D energy rating, so the biggest capacity difference is washing: 11kg on the WD11DG5B15BEEU versus 9kg on the WD90DG6B85BEU1. The Series 5 model includes SpaceMax, AI Energy Mode, Hygiene Steam and SmartThings. The Series 6 model also has SpaceMax but adds ecobubble, Super Speed and AI Control, which gives it a more premium convenience set despite the smaller wash drum.

The WD11DG5B15BEEU suits larger households that regularly wash bulky loads, bedding or multiple days of laundry in one go, while still needing 6kg drying afterwards. Hygiene Steam is useful for bedding, towels and school uniform. The WD90DG6B85BEU1 is better for households that value time-saving and fabric-care features, especially if 9kg washing is enough and you would rather have Super Speed, ecobubble and AI Control for everyday cycles. When comparing value, factor in the usual load size, where the appliance will sit and whether programme speed or efficiency will be noticed weekly. A smaller machine can be ideal when it avoids wasted drum space, but bigger capacity pays off if it genuinely reduces the number of wash and dry cycles across the month for the household in practice overall.

Bottom line: choose WD11DG5B15BEEU if you need the bigger 11kg wash drum with Hygiene Steam and SmartThings / opt for WD90DG6B85BEU1 if 9kg washing is enough and you want Series 6 extras such as ecobubble, Super Speed and AI Control for less money.