Samsung vs LG Washing Machines: Which Should You Buy?
Samsung and LG both make excellent washing machines, so choose by capacity, type and features rather than by brand. Samsung has more models, with front load machines up to 12 kg and top load machines up to 24 kg, while LG has a shorter range of front load machines at 1200 and 1400 rpm and two Smart Inverter top loaders. Here is a fair comparison using the machines we sell.
1. Samsung vs LG at a glance
Both brands cover front load and top load washing machines, with similar spin speeds and different choices of capacity and features.
| Samsung | LG | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing machines in our range | 14 (8 front load, 6 top load) | 9 (7 front load, 2 top load) |
| Price range | $479 to $1,093 | $450 to $780 |
| Front load capacities | 8, 9, 11 and 12 kg | 7, 8, 9 and 11 kg |
| Front load spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1200 and 1400 rpm |
| Top load capacities | 13, 15, 17, 19 and 24 kg, at 700 rpm | 13 and 14 kg, Smart Inverter, TurboDrum |
| Features named in titles | Steam, Hygiene Steam, AI Wash, Ecobubble, Wi-Fi | Smart Inverter, TurboDrum |
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2. Which is better for front load washing?
Both brands make strong front load machines, and the choice comes down to capacity, features and price.
Front load machines are gentle on clothes and usually reach higher spin speeds. Samsung's range includes 8 and 9 kg machines with Steam, an 11 kg machine with Hygiene Steam, a 9 kg model with Wi-Fi and a 12 kg model with AI Wash. LG's range runs from 7 and 8 kg machines at 1200 rpm to 8, 9 and 11 kg machines at 1400 rpm. The entry prices are close: the LG 7 kg is $450 and the Samsung 8 kg is $479. See all front load washing machines.
3. Which is better for top load washing?
Samsung offers the wider choice of top load machines, while LG offers two Smart Inverter models with TurboDrum.
A top load machine lets you load from above without bending down. Samsung's top loaders run from 13 kg with Ecobubble to 15, 17 and 19 kg models with AI Wash, and a 24 kg model with Hygiene Steam, all at 700 rpm. LG's 13 kg and 14 kg top loaders list Smart Inverter and TurboDrum. If you wash very bulky items often, the extra Samsung capacity is worth a look; if you want a compact top loader with an inverter motor, compare the LG models. See all top load washing machines.
4. Capacity and spin speed
Match the capacity to your household, and remember that a higher spin speed removes more water.
As a guide, 7 to 8 kg suits 1 to 2 people, 8 to 9 kg suits 3 to 4 people and 10 kg or more suits larger families. Both brands cover these sizes in front load. Spin speed is measured in revolutions per minute: Samsung's front load machines are all listed at 1400 rpm, while LG lists 1200 rpm on its 7 and 8 kg entry models and 1400 rpm on the rest. Our washing machine and dryer buying guide explains capacity and spin speed in more detail.
5. Features worth comparing
The features named in the product titles are the quickest way to compare what each machine offers.
- Steam: Samsung lists Steam and Hygiene Steam on selected front load and top load models.
- Smart features: Samsung lists Wi-Fi and AI Wash on selected models.
- Inverter: LG lists Smart Inverter on its top load models, and Samsung lists Ecobubble on two of its top loaders.
- Programmes: one Samsung 8 kg machine lists 14 programmes. Check the product page of any model for its full programme list.
6. On a generator or solar supply
Heating water is the most power-hungry part of a wash, so a cooler programme reduces the load on a limited supply.
Rated power varies by model and programme, so check the product page before you plan around a 5 A or 10 A subscription, and ask our team for the manufacturer's figure if you cannot find it. Our guide to running home appliances on generator amps and solar shows how to work out whether your washer fits alongside your other loads.
7. Warranty and delivery
Every washing machine comes with the manufacturer's warranty, from 1 to 10 years depending on the product and manufacturer, so check the product page for your model.
Before delivery, check the space, the water inlet and drain, and make sure the floor is level. We deliver all over Lebanon in 1 to 3 days for $5, free on online orders from $400, with cash on delivery or card payment.
8. Which should you buy?
Pick the machine that fits your household size and your space, because both brands wash very well.
- You want a compact, lower-priced front loader: the LG 7 kg at $450 or the Samsung 8 kg at $479.
- You want a family-size front loader: compare the Samsung 11 kg Hygiene Steam with the LG 11 kg at 1400 rpm.
- You wash bulky items: a Samsung top loader from 13 kg up to 24 kg.
- You want a top loader with an inverter motor: the LG 13 kg or 14 kg Smart Inverter.
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