Haier HWF85KW1 vs LG WX3-1208W: front load washing machines
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The Haier HWF85KW1 is $70 cheaper at its best current price. The LG WX3-1208W is 90 mm shallower. The Haier HWF85KW1 costs about $13 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
LG WX3-1208W
| The Good Guys | $699 | View |
| LG (direct) | $799 | View |
| Appliances Online | $959 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| HaierHWF85KW1 | LGWX3-1208W | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $629 | $699 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 185 | 225 |
| Cost a year | $59 | $72 |
| Cost per wash | about 16c | about 20c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 595 mm | 600 mm |
| Depth | 565 mm | 475 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8.5 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | not listed | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 00 m | 6 h 10 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1713 | ACW1769 |
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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