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Samsung WA60CG4545BW vs Whirlpool WB70803: top load washing machines
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The Samsung WA60CG4545BW costs about $126 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Whirlpool WB70803 takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Side by side
| SamsungWA60CG4545BW | WhirlpoolWB70803 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | not listed | $649 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 202 | 595 |
| Cost a year | $65 | $190 |
| Cost per wash | about 18c | about 52c |
| Size | ||
| Width | not listed | 540 mm |
| Depth | not listed | 562 mm |
| Height | not listed | 940 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 6 kg | 7 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | not listed | not listed |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 24 m | 2 h 41 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Thailand | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1328 | ACW1487 |
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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