LG vs Miele Washing Machines

LG and Miele are both premium-leaning brands, but Miele sits clearly above LG on price. LG's range in this comparison runs from £419 for the 8kg LG F4X1008NMK 6Motion and the 10kg LG F4Y510WBLN1 up to £949 for the 11kg LG F4X7011TBB, with the 13kg LG F4Y513WWLN1 at £499. Miele starts at £799 with the 8kg Miele WWA120WCS, followed by the 8kg Miele WWB360WCS at £949, the 9kg Miele WWD380WCS at £999 and the 9kg Miele WWG880WCS at £1,399.

LG's features centre on AI Direct Drive, which LG says tailors each wash to the load, plus TurboWash and TurboWash360 for shorter cycles. The 6Motion model is ThinQ Wi-Fi connected, and the F4X7011TBB includes ezDispense. Miele's approach is dosing and fabric care. The Twin Dos Auto Dispense on the WWG880WCS measures detergent automatically, the WWA120WCS uses CapDosing capsules, and honeycomb drums appear on the WWB360WCS and WWA120WCS. Miele's Add Load function is standard across its range, and SteamCare comes with the WWD380WCS and WWG880WCS. All eight models here spin at 1400rpm.

LG suits households that want Wi-Fi control, AI-driven cycles or a 13kg drum for a lower price, particularly a family that washes most days. Miele suits buyers who want honeycomb drum care or automatic dosing, and who wash delicate or expensive garments. The 8kg WWA120WCS at £799 costs £380 more than the 8kg LG F4X1008NMK at £419, so the premium needs to be justified by the Miele features. Both brands' 8kg machines suit a couple or a small household.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want AI Direct Drive, ThinQ Wi-Fi control or a 13kg drum at £499, or the TurboWash360 model at £949. Choose Miele if you want honeycomb drums and automatic dosing, starting with the WWA120WCS at £799.