Washing machines · comparison
LG WV1-1208W vs Samsung WW85T3040WW: front load washing machines
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The Samsung WW85T3040WW is 45 mm shallower. The LG WV1-1208W costs about $27 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| LGWV1-1208W | SamsungWW85T3040WW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $599 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4 ★ | 3.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 313 | 396 |
| Cost a year | $100 | $127 |
| Cost per wash | about 27c | about 35c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 600 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 550 mm | 505 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | 1200 rpm | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 08 m | 6 h 18 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China,South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1450 | ACW1578 |
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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