LG vs White Knight Tumble Dryers

LG and White Knight sit at opposite ends of this tumble dryer pairing. White Knight's three dryers cost £249 to £299, with the AT8CW 8kg condenser at £249, the AT9CW 9kg condenser at £279 and the AT8HP 8kg heat pump at £299. LG's line starts at the FDT208S 8kg heat pump at £499, then moves to the FDV309GN 9kg at £649 and the FDV909BN and FDV909WN 9kg units at £799. The gap between the cheapest LG and the most expensive White Knight is exactly £200, which buys LG's smart features and larger heat pump range.

White Knight's models use reverse action drums to reduce tangling, run at 230V and fit a compact 85cm x 60cm x 53cm footprint. Their energy ratings are typically B or C, and the brand offers a 12-month warranty that extends to 24 months when registered online within 28 days. LG's heat pumps are built around ThinQ connectivity, Dual Inverter drive and, on the FDT208S, a moisture sensor. The FDV909 units measure 850mm high, 600mm wide and 660mm deep, which is deeper than White Knight's body. LG also offers a 10-year warranty on its inverter motor.

White Knight suits tight utility rooms and first-time buyers, since its 53cm depth is shallower than LG's 660mm FDV909 units and its controls are straightforward. Its heat pump at £299 suits households that want heat pump drying without spending close to £500. LG suits families who want app control, a larger drum and a long motor warranty, especially the 9kg FDV models at £649 to £799. Buyers with narrow cupboards should measure carefully before choosing an LG model.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want a heat pump with ThinQ control and a 10-year inverter motor warranty from £499, and choose White Knight if you want a compact 8kg heat pump at £299 or a 53cm deep condenser from £249.