LG vs Whirlpool Washing Machines

LG and Whirlpool overlap in the £419 to £629 band, but LG's 11kg LG F4X7011TBB at £949 is the most expensive machine in that pairing. LG's models run 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. Whirlpool's range runs from £499 for the 8kg built-in Whirlpool BIWMWG81485UK to £629 for the freestanding 9kg Whirlpool W899ADSILENCEUK and the built-in Whirlpool BIWDWG961485UK washer-dryer.

LG's features are AI Direct Drive, which LG says adjusts each wash to the load, TurboWash for shorter cycles and a Steam+ function that LG says removes allergens and wrinkles. The 6Motion model is ThinQ Wi-Fi connected, and the 10kg F4Y510WBLN1 at £419 has a 14-minute quick wash. Whirlpool's features are 6th SENSE, which adjusts water, temperature and drum movement to the load, and FreshCare+, which keeps clothes fresh for up to six hours after the cycle. The W899ADSILENCEUK adds Autodose and ZEN Technology for quieter running, and three of Whirlpool's models are built in.

LG suits buyers who want a 13kg drum or app-based control at a lower price, particularly families who wash large loads. Whirlpool suits buyers who want FreshCare+ and Autodose, or a built-in machine for a fitted kitchen. The 8kg LG F4X1008NMK at £419 is £80 less than the 8kg built-in BIWMWG81485UK at £499, and the 13kg LG F4Y513WWLN1 at £499 costs £130 less than the 9kg W899ADSILENCEUK at £629.

Bottom line: choose LG if you want a large drum or Wi-Fi control at a lower price, such as the 13kg F4Y513WWLN1 at £499. Choose Whirlpool if you need a built-in machine or FreshCare+ and Autodose, starting with the BIWMWG81485UK at £499.