Bosch WAN28288AU vs LG WV1-1208W: front load washing machines
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The LG WV1-1208W is $240 cheaper at its best current price. The LG WV1-1208W is 82 mm shallower. The Bosch WAN28288AU costs about $25 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| BoschWAN28288AU | LGWV1-1208W | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $839 | $599 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 235 | 313 |
| Cost a year | $75 | $100 |
| Cost per wash | about 21c | about 27c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 598 mm | 600 mm |
| Depth | 632 mm | 550 mm |
| Height | 845 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1200 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 32 m | 5 h 08 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Türkiye | China,South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ACW1618 | ACW1450 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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