LG vs Samsung Washing Machines

LG stands out on capacity. While Samsung tops out at 9 kg in this price range, LG offers a 13 kg machine (£499) — unusually large for the money — and an 11 kg model with auto-dosing at £949. Their 6Motion drum technology varies the wash action to protect fabrics better than a standard drum, and the top-end model uses just 31 kWh per 100 cycles.

Samsung wins on value at the lower end. From £349 you get a smart 8 kg machine with AI Energy optimisation. The ecobubble Series 6 at £479 is one of the best-known budget-to-mid machines in the UK, with add-wash capability and reliable app control.

Bottom line: if you have a large household and want maximum capacity per pound, LG is the clear winner. For a compact or mid-size machine on a tighter budget, Samsung's range is hard to beat.