Altimo vs LG Washing Machines

Altimo and LG divide the market between simple and feature-rich machines. Altimo's range runs from the AWM6122W 6kg 1200rpm at £229 through the AWM8142W 8kg at £259 to the AWM10142W 10kg at £299. LG starts with the F4X1008NMK 8kg 6Motion smart washer and the F4Y510WBLN1 10kg model at £419 each, then the F4Y513WWLN1 13kg at £499, and the F4X7011TBB 11kg black model at £949.

LG's main technology is AI Direct Drive, which LG says identifies fabric types and adjusts the wash pattern to suit them. The F4X1008NMK pairs 6Motion Direct Drive with ThinQ Wi-Fi connectivity, and the F4X7011TBB offers Smart Pairing, ezDispense and TurboWash360. TurboWash completes a full wash in 39 minutes, and Steam+ adds a refresh function. The Direct Drive motor carries a 10-year warranty, and the F4Y510WBLN1 is rated A for noise at 71dB. Altimo has none of these features, and its 6kg and 7kg machines spin at only 1200rpm.

Altimo suits buyers who need clean washing at the lowest cost, particularly renters, students and anyone on a small budget. LG suits households that want smart control and a larger drum. The 10kg F4Y510WBLN1 at £419 suits families, while the 13kg F4Y513WWLN1 at £499 suits very big loads. That 13kg model costs only £200 more than the 10kg AWM10142W, which makes it very good value for a large household. The 11kg F4X7011TBB at £949 is aimed at buyers who want the most advanced LG features and accept a significant premium.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest reliable 10kg washer for £299 and do not need an app. Choose LG if you want a 13kg drum for £499, Wi-Fi control on the 8kg F4X1008NMK at £419 or AI Direct Drive on the 10kg F4Y510WBLN1 at £419, and you accept the £200 difference over Altimo's 10kg.