AEG vs LG Washer Dryers

AEG and LG both build premium washer dryers with steam care. AEG's options here are the LX6WG74634BI built-in at £639, the L7WC84636BI 7000 ProSteam at £765 and the LWR8516O5UD 10kg wash at £1,079. LG offers the FWY606WWLN1 AI Direct Drive 10kg wash at £529, the FWY706WWTN1 Series 4 Pro at £680 and the FWY916WBTN1 DUAL Dry 11kg wash and 6kg dry at £799.

AEG's technology is fabric care: ProSteam, 1600rpm spin and sensor drying. LG's technology centres on AI Direct Drive, which senses the load and fabric type and adjusts drum movements. Its direct-drive motor connects straight to the drum to cut noise and vibration, steam programmes reduce allergens and creases, and the ThinQ app lets Wi-Fi models start, monitor and download cycles from a phone. The WashTower stacks a washer and dryer in the footprint of one machine.

AEG suits buyers who want fabric care, steam and a built-in option for an integrated kitchen. LG suits buyers who want a quiet, feature-rich machine with smart controls, and its Series 4 models give a good balance of features and price. The DUAL Dry 11kg model is the strongest choice for larger loads. Standard LG models dry less than they wash, and some features need the app. The gap between the AEG LWR8516O5UD and the FWY916WBTN1 is £280. LG's smart features and app control suit buyers who want to manage cycles from a phone, while AEG's ProSteam care suits those who want fewer creases without extra steps.

Bottom line: choose AEG if ProSteam care and a built-in option matter most; choose LG if you want quiet direct-drive running, app control and an 11kg wash from the DUAL Dry at £799, or the Series 4 AI Direct Drive models from £529.