Washing machines · comparison
LG WWT-1209B vs Samsung WW12BB944DGH: front load washing machines
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The LG WWT-1209B is 35 mm shallower. The Samsung WW12BB944DGH costs about $6 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Side by side
| LGWWT-1209B | SamsungWW12BB944DGH | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $3,961 | not listed |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 291 | 272 |
| Cost a year | $93 | $87 |
| Cost per wash | about 26c | about 24c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 600 mm | 600 mm |
| Depth | 660 mm | 695 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 12 kg | 12 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1400 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 6 h 30 m | 6 h 55 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China,South Korea | Vietnam |
| Registration no. | ACW1317 | ACW1295 |
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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