LG vs Samsung Washer Dryers

LG and Samsung both focus on smart, quiet washer dryers, but their line-ups differ. LG's FWY916WBTN1 at £799 offers an 11kg wash and 6kg dry with DUAL Dry, the FWY706WWTN1 at £680 is a Series 4 Pro with a 10kg wash and 6kg dry, and the FWY606WWLN1 at £529 is an AI Direct Drive model with the same capacity. Samsung's WD11DG5B15BEEU at £739 offers an 11kg wash and 6kg dry, the WD90DG5B15BEEU at £599 gives 9kg and 6kg, and the WD90DG6B85BEU1 at £707 is a Series 6 model.

LG's core technology is AI Direct Drive, which senses the load and fabric type and adjusts drum movement to suit, plus a direct drive motor that reduces noise and vibration. Steam care helps reduce allergens and creases, and ThinQ app control lets you start and monitor cycles on Wi-Fi models. Samsung relies on AI Ecobubble low-temperature washing, AI Wash load sensing, a Digital Inverter motor and SmartThings control. Both brands offer app features, so the decision depends on wash capacity and price. The gap between the FWY916WBTN1 and the WD11DG5B15BEEU is £60.

LG suits buyers who want quiet direct-drive running, steam care for allergy-conscious households and a choice of models from compact machines to the stacked WashTower. Samsung suits buyers who want low-temperature washing, SmartThings control and a larger family wash load at a slightly lower price. LG's premium models are expensive, and its standard models dry less than they wash, while Samsung has a smaller range overall, so compare the capacity you need first.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want AI Direct Drive and steam care at £529 to £799, especially the 11kg FWY916WBTN1 for £799, and choose SAMSUNG if you want an 11kg wash with SmartThings control for £739, or a 9kg Series 5 model for £599.