Washing machines · comparison
LG WTX3-08W vs Samsung WA80CG5441BW: top load washing machines
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The LG WTX3-08W costs about $34 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
LG WTX3-08W
| Appliances Online | $857$1,079 | View |
| The Good Guys | $899 | View |
| LG (direct) | $899 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| LGWTX3-08W | SamsungWA80CG5441BW | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $857 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4 ★ |
| kWh a year | 181 | 286 |
| Cost a year | $58 | $92 |
| Cost per wash | about 16c | about 25c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 590 mm | not listed |
| Depth | 645 mm | not listed |
| Height | 1043 mm | not listed |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 850 rpm | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 15 m | 1 h 35 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China,South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam | Thailand |
| Registration no. | ACW1751 | ACW1303 |
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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