Which washing machine is better: LG or Samsung?

Buying a washing machine is always responsible, since the purchase is, as they say, for a year. Most buyers prefer products from well-known brands, including LG and Samsung. Which brand is the best? Let's try to figure it out.

Household appliances, including washing machines of LG and Samsung brands, have gained wide popularity all over the world and are trusted by Russian buyers. Both companies are owned by well-known South Korean holdings. And factories for the production of products are located in different countries around the world, most of them in Russia and China.

Both companies managed to win the trust of buyers due to the high reliability of the equipment, combined with its functionality and affordability. Manufacturers pay great attention to product design. In the lines of both brands, you can find both classic and ultramodern solutions.

Both brands use inverter motors for their machines., which significantly reduces the noise of their work. Also, cars are characterized by high functionality and reliability. The line of both manufacturers includes both oversized and narrow products, machines with frontal and vertical loading.

Unlike many brands, the company does not rely on innovative startups and does not pursue the latest developments. Its washing machines fully meet the requirements of the present, but the company cannot be called the “first sign” in terms of know-how. This explains the policy of affordability of the brand's equipment.

Among the manufacturer's patented technologies, one can single out "6 Motion" in machines with direct drive, ESI (electronic intelligent control of washing optimization), a self-cleaning drum system with antimicrobial treatment, hot steam treatment of laundry.

6 Motion technology - 6 special drum modes, starting from the usual basic and ending with a complex mode of operation, during which the laundry is gently straightened over the surface of the drum, which further facilitates its ironing.

Brand products are conditionally can be divided into 2 groups - more standard and innovative... When developing the latter, the company seeks to introduce the best innovative ideas, which affects the cost of such machines. If, in general, the brand's products are characterized by affordability, then premium models (those created in accordance with the latest scientific developments) can have a fairly high price tag.

As mentioned above, the brand's factories are located around the world.

The manufacturer boasts a unique "AddWash" technology, thanks to which it is possible to add laundry during washing, even in front models. In case of additional loading, the manufacturer has provided for the presence of a special compartment in the hatch.

Another patented brand technology is Eco Bubble. This is a bubble wash, possible due to the better dissolution of the powder and its penetration into the structure of the fabric.

In order to compare brand models, it is logical to rely on certain criteria.Let's highlight the following.

When comparing approximately the same washing machines with similar functionality, you can find that Samsung products are somewhat more affordable. On average, the difference is 2,000 - 4,000 rubles in favor of Samsung.

However, there are top-end models in the manufacturer's lineup, the price of which is much higher than that of similar competitor's models. For example, top model Samsung WW10H9600EW / LP on average costs about 100,000 rubles, while an analogue with almost the same functionality from LG - within 70,000 rubles.

Summing up the issue of the brand's pricing policy, it is worth noting that prices for standard Samsung models are 3-5% lower than for LG counterparts... If we talk about the premium line, then LG products are 20-25% cheaper than similar Samsung devices.

As you can see, it is impossible to make a purchasing decision based solely on the value of competing brands' models.

Comparison of technical characteristics and consumer reviews allows us to conclude that the quality of washing in the models of these brands is approximately the same and quite high (A-class). Most LG machines have a slightly longer wash cycle, but a lower spin power. However, those RPMs that are typical for LG are enough for home use. So, the maximum spin is 1400 rpm, which provides a residual percentage of laundry moisture 44%. That is, the laundry is taken out of the tank semi-dry.

The maximum number of revolutions in Samsung washing machines - 1600 per minutehowever this is on expensive models such as WW10H9600EW / LP. On average, the brand's machines have a spin speed of 1000-1400 rpm. We must not forget that the more actively the drum turns the laundry, the faster it wears out.

To improve the quality of washing, both manufacturers regularly improve existing programs and introduce new high-tech "chips". So, the latest models of Samsung machines are characterized by a drum with a textured surface using the patented "Diamond" technology... Thanks to this surface, washing is even more gentle. Another development is the Eco Bubble technology, which ensures better dissolution of detergents in water, which also has a positive effect on the quality of washing.

Both manufacturers boast that their washing machines are quite quiet. The reason for this is the use of inverter motors. Samsung vending machines are additionally equipped with VRT-M technology. The latter made it possible to achieve a significant reduction in the noise level during washing (up to 42 dB) and spinning (up to 72 dB). LG models do not have such technology, so their minimum noise levels are 52 dB (washing) and 74 dB (spinning).

In terms of the number of washing programs, LG machines do not differ from Samsung counterparts. However, according to users, in the first case, the programs and functionality are more thought out. The washing machines of this brand provide such modes as "night cycle", "anti-allergenic wash", "steam wash" and others.

Convenient functions for machines of both brands are named such as laundry weighing, delayed start, half load (allows you to reduce the consumption of water and detergent when the tank is not fully loaded), accelerated wash and others.

This is true for oversized vehicles. For narrow-size loading indicators are approximately the same and range from 7-10 kg. For household use in a family of 3-5 people, this is quite enough.

Both brands also produce small-sized narrow washing machines with a capacity of 5-8 kg, as well as models for a sink with a load of 2-4 kg.

Both brands offer built-in washing machines. If a product is required for a small area, both manufacturers are ready to offer narrow models with top loading.

Control in models of both brands can be either mechanical or electronic (depending on the type of model). In any case, it is intuitive.

Both brands produce fairly reliable equipment. Both Samsung and LG are companies from South Korea. However, today the equipment is also assembled at the official factories of Russia and China. It should be noted that Korean assembly always surpasses the rest in quality, no matter what the home appliance sellers say.

The weak point of LG technology is the belt engines, which is associated with the installation of an asynchronous motor with a direct drive in the models. The latter is prone to an abrupt stop, a change in the pace of work. If the tank is overloaded, the engine will stall and shut down. At the same time, the belt engines will continue to work, which significantly reduces their service life.

To get to the heating elements in Samsung models, you will have to unscrew the front panel and additionally deal with the dashboard wires. Replacing the heating element in LG models is easier - you need to unscrew the back cover. However, if you contact a service center, the replacement will cost about the same amount.

As for electronics, it rarely fails in machines from both manufacturers. However, in LG machines, the electronics are simpler and more logical, in most cases they are self-diagnosed.

As for the service life of the components, according to the manufacturers, inverter motors have a service life of up to 10 years... The average service life of washing machines of both brands is approximately the same - 7 years, as well as warranty service - 1 year.

When choosing a washing machine, first of all, you should decide on your own needs and, starting from them, choose the functionality of the device.

For families with children, we recommend LG washing machines with steam cleaning function. They are ideal for refreshing baby blankets, rugs and toys without the use of detergents. In addition, the machines of this brand cope better with difficult dirt and stains, although this takes more time (and therefore energy), water and detergents.

Samsung machines are bubble-free, in which the powder dissolves faster and better in water. This is an option that fans of technological solutions will appreciate. In this regard, the brand's technique is somewhat ahead of the competitor. On the other hand, the consumer will have to pay a little more for this. Whether he needs it is up to the buyer to decide.

Before buying, it will also be useful to study user reviews. Among the frequently encountered in reviews of Samsung typewriters, one can single out the periodic "jamming" of the hatch door, the appearance of a rubber smell, the absence of the "spin" mode in some models. Equipment that has served for about 5 years often has mold on rubber surfaces.

In negative reviews of LG brand machines, strong vibration and noise during spinning are usually mentioned, as well as strong twisting of the laundry when spinning at high speeds.

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