ASKO vs LG Washing Machines

ASKO is a Swedish premium brand, and its range runs from the 9kg W1094W.UK at £929 through the 8kg W2086C.W 1600rpm at £999 and the 9kg W4096R.W at £1,499 to the stainless steel W6098X.S 9kg 1800rpm at £1,899. LG covers £419 to £949, led by the 13kg F4Y513WWLN1 at £499, the 10kg F4Y510WBLN1 at £419, the 8kg F4X1008NMK smart washer at £419 and the 11kg F4X7011TBB at £949.

The two brands differ mainly in how they wash. ASKO relies on steel construction and high-speed spin of 1600rpm to 1800rpm, while LG's selling points are its AI Direct Drive motor, which adjusts the wash to the load, and TurboWash, which completes a full wash in about 39 minutes. The F4X7011TBB adds TurboWash360, smart pairing and ezDispense, and every LG model in this comparison spins at 1400rpm. The F4X1008NMK adds 6Motion Direct Drive and ThinQ Wi-Fi control.

ASKO suits buyers who want a sturdy, quiet machine with a fast spin to cut drying time, particularly if they use a tumble dryer. LG suits households that want Wi-Fi control, big drums and a wider choice of capacities. A family with a large weekly load could choose the 13kg F4Y513WWLN1 at £499 or the 11kg F4X7011TBB at £949, which costs only £20 more than ASKO's entry model, the W1094W.UK. The 8kg F4X1008NMK is the smallest LG option, suited to a flat where space is limited. The 10kg F4Y510WBLN1 has a 14-minute quick wash and an A-rated 71dB noise level, useful for flats.

Bottom line: choose ASKO if you want high-speed spin, steel-built longevity and a refined machine from £929, and you do not need the largest drums. Choose LG if you want the biggest drums and smart features such as ThinQ control, starting from £419 for the 10kg F4Y510WBLN1.