Washing machines · comparison
LG WTG8521 vs Samsung WA85R6350BW: top load washing machines
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The LG WTG8521 is 31 mm shallower. The LG WTG8521 costs about $54 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| LGWTG8521 | SamsungWA85R6350BW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $899 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 2.5 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 580 | 750 |
| Cost a year | $186 | $240 |
| Cost per wash | about 51c | about 66c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 632 mm | 637 mm |
| Depth | 670 mm | 701 mm |
| Height | 1020 mm | 1075 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8.5 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | not listed | 700 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 1 h 17 m | 2 h 02 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam | Thailand |
| Registration no. | ACW1415 | ACW1305 |
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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