Which washing machine is better in 2022

Every woman always takes the choice of a washing machine very seriously, because this “helper” is quite expensive and the purchase is made for 5–10 years. In the modern world, the choice is complicated by the large assortment of this type of household appliances from world-famous manufacturers. But if you have decided to purchase a washing machine from one of two brands, then the choice is much easier, but you just need to decide on the model. In our review, we will look at which washing machine is better than LG or Bosch, based on a comparison of their characteristics, functionality and cost.

Advantages and disadvantages of LG washing machines

The LG brand belongs to a large South Korean company that produces various household appliances. Washing machines of this brand are popular all over the world. LG has its own plant in Russia.

Among the advantages of LG washing machines:

A wide range of. There are more than 90 models on sale.
Possibility of choosing a machine to suit any size of bathroom. The manufacturer offers standard, narrow and super-narrow units.
Stylish design and variety of colors. There are models with black inserts on the panel and on the hatch, as well as instruments made in white, silver, dark silver, platinum, beige and steel.
Affordable price. The most budget device will cost 18,000 - 19,000 rubles.
Variety of programs. In expensive models there are more than 20 of them.
Intuitive controls. Anyone can easily understand it.
High intelligence. The machine not only independently recognizes breakdowns and selects optimal washing programs, it can also be connected to a smart home system. You can control the equipment using the Alice voice assistant.
Modern technological solutions. Among them: steam washing, inverter motor, anti-leakage function, Turbo Wash technology, intelligent AI DD system, etc.

Among the disadvantages of LG washing machines:

Russian assembly. Domestic stores offer devices assembled at a plant near Moscow. Only expensive models are brought from abroad.
Warranty period – 1 year.
Expensive repairs. The price of components is slightly higher than that of competitors.
Loud beeps that cannot be turned down.

Regardless of the country in which the washing machine is assembled, the warranty period for it does not increase. It is always equal to one year.

In addition, at the Russian plant, the devices are assembled according to the manufacturer’s technologies; only original spare parts are used. Therefore, you should not worry about the poor quality of LG washing machines. Devices brought from South Korea, Europe and other countries are not insured against the factory barracks.

Summarize

As a result of our review, it is quite difficult to say that an LG or Bosch washing machine is better. Despite the democratic pricing policy of the South Korean brand, Bosch is still better in terms of its characteristics. If we talk about the quality of washing, the leader is LG.

Therefore, if your budget is limited, then you need to choose a manufacturer from South Korea, and if you are not constrained by finances, then it is better to give preference to Bosch products. Experts point out that you should not completely rely on the experiment, because German-assembled Bosch units can demonstrate completely different results than Russian-assembled ones.

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Pros and cons of Bosch household laundry appliances

Bosch is a German company that produces household appliances. Factories are present all over the world. There are more than 360 subsidiaries. Bosch washing machines in Russia are produced at a plant in St. Petersburg.

Advantages of Bosch washing machines:

Diverse model range. It is represented by 48 units, ranging from budget units to premium washing and drying machines.
Possibility of choosing machines of different sizes and with different drum loadings. Standard and narrow units are available for sale.
Introduction of modern technologies. The manufacturer follows the latest developments and also creates innovative solutions in order to improve its products, for example: the AquaStop system, the I-DOS automatic dosing system, etc.
Possibility of remote control using the Home Connect system.
Saving utility resources: water and electricity, which is possible thanks to the built-in VarioPerfect system.
Variety of programs. There are modes that allow you to refresh things in 15 or 30 minutes.
Comfortable and intuitive controls.
Built-in leakage protection system with automatic shutdown of water supply, child locking of the panel, protection against voltage surges.

Among the disadvantages of Bosch washing machines:

Expensive repairs that are almost impossible to do on your own.
Simple design and small selection of colors.
High cost of premium washing machines.

Which washing machine should you choose? Who has LG, are you satisfied?

My siemens siwamat has been in service for almost 8 years, without a single breakdown. A colleague of LG has had direct drive for 5 years now, no noise, no complaints.

The modern problem is that everything is made in China. LG is probably still produced in Korea.

I'm burning. 6 years with me.

LG, in my opinion, is a terrible brand, hatched from the Korean Gold Star. Personally, I try to avoid this brand in my life. I do not know why. Maybe it’s just the crookedness of my thinking. )))

Wirpool itself has been running for over 10 years. At one time, the machine attracted me with a 7-year warranty on the motor and a gift app - a vacuum cleaner from the same LG. I’ll give it their due - both the machine and the vacuum cleaner work well and have never (TTT) broken down.

I'll listen. I was also going to start a topic about choosing washing machines.

Author, I also read a lot of negative reviews about LG. However, only they already have all models with inverter engines, and other manufacturers do not yet make all models so.

LG - they make it here, in the village of Dorokhovo, China - it used to be possible to find it (they say it is better), now it is no longer possible (this is according to the sellers). They don’t do anything in Korea anymore, neither LG nor Samsung.

The sellers themselves say that the quality of all cars is not what it was 10 years ago. And that modern cars don’t last that long (Indesit worked for us for 15 years, they only changed the tensile once). I really don’t want to end up with hemorrhoids calling in a repairman and having to fix it.

LH is beautiful, but there is no confidence that she will live long.

Author, I am also leaning towards Bosch or Siemens. But they have old engines, which means noise and lower quality washing, as I understand it. Belt engines are already classified as old technologies, but I haven’t seen others from Bosch and Siemens. We have a Spanish Bosch, and even it has an old engine.

In general, I'm on my guard) it always seems to me that marketing and advertising lie more. how to help you figure it out. That’s why I’ve been digging around for a very long time, monitoring reviews on the Internet.

How does the type of drum drive affect the quality of washing?

It's not for nothing that Bosch and Siemens don't switch to direct drive. At the same time, their cars are some of the quietest.

Indesit - 10 years this year, no complaints. True, it was made in Italy, now almost everything is assembled in China

I've had LG for 10 years now, and overall I'm happy with it. Last year, the heating element burned out due to the fact that we have very hard water. I wanted to buy a new one, but still called a technician. The foreman replaced the electrician and said that the machine was good, because... Made in Korea, now almost everything, including LG, is Chinese, and this is a completely different quality.

I've seen so many LGs in stores, all Russian. China is still found in online stores

Well, yes, the master said that now everything is either China or ours. Both are the same G, as I understand, it is now impossible to buy a good washing machine for less than 30 thousand(

I have a Miele machine, 10 years old, no complaints

except for the price.

I have a Miele machine, 10 years old, no complaints

Well, this brand is beyond competition, but if you consider that machines costing 10 thousand work for 10 years, then yours should plow for at least 50 years

except for the price.

yes, but I decided not to spare money on the machine, I invested once and can forget about it until I’m old)

Well, this brand is beyond competition, but if you consider that machines costing 10 thousand work for 10 years, then yours should plow for at least 50 years

I'm counting on that

I have LG. Almost 8 years. The year before last the belt came off, and this year the tensioner burned out.

My husband fixed the breakdowns. He put on the belt and replaced the heating element.

How does the type of drum drive affect the quality of washing? It's not for nothing that Bosch and Siemens don't switch to direct drive. At the same time, their cars are some of the quietest.

I don’t know how, that’s just what consultants and advertising say. And then explain, Sergey, why this new type of engine is needed (as one salesman told me “on magnets”), what does it affect? And why is this species positioned as an advantage over the usual one?

Appearance

Both manufacturers produce beautiful equipment with original designs. Washing machines are available in a variety of colors, both light and dark. Bosch has a greater variety of colors, while LGY products are produced primarily in white and silver. It is very rare to come across aggregates with a red tint.

Almost all models have a beautiful, originally designed front panel. It conveniently houses indicators, knobs and control buttons, screens and other elements.

Classification of companies

Now all automatic washing machines are divided into three categories, taking into account functionality and quality: budget, middle and elite class. The most expensive class includes models from several trading companies - AEG and Miele. Washing machines from these companies can be used for more than 20 years, while they are absolutely silent and save on water and electricity consumption. The cost of these brands is quite high - about two thousand dollars.

In the middle segment there are more popular companies: Bosch, Candy, Whirlpool, Electrolux. The main advantages of these automatic washing machines are high efficiency and excellent quality. The ratio of cost and functions pleases consumers, but silent operation is not always available for these models.

In the budget line, you can choose from Ardo, LG, Samsung, Indesit, Beko, etc. The quality of washing in these washing machines is not always good, but the low cost makes up for this drawback. Expert reviews indicate that Ariston is the leader in this class.

Quality of washing and spinning

If we compare the quality of washing between LZH and Bosch, the first option is noticeably superior to German technology. Washing the same amount of laundry takes much longer, but at the end of the day this time is compensated by a high-quality result in the form of clean clothes.

In addition, LG manufacturers managed to significantly improve the quality of washing due to the steam function. The laundry becomes fresher, and all dirt is cleaned much better. Comparative spin results under the same conditions showed residual moisture for LG - 44%, for Bosch - 56%.

Company reliability rating

Experts try every year to study the number of requests to warranty centers for the repair of washing machines. Taking into account the volume of breakdowns and ease of repair, a reliability rating was compiled.

The leader is Miele, since German quality is ensured by engineers through careful development of parts. For the first time in 15 years, the washing machines of this company have not gone out of use at all. Purchase refusals occur either due to the complexity of the electronics, or due to improper operation or care of the unit.
Without taking into account luxury cars, Bosch has a leading position, since this equipment has only 6% of failures in the first years of operation. By the way, some products are assembled not in Germany, in their homeland, but in Poland. But customer reviews say that reliability does not affect this fact. Siemens washing machines have the same indicators. Electrolux is not far behind.
Next in the ranking are products from LG and Samsung, which, although made in Korea, fail in 10% of cases. By the way, LG attracts consumers most of all with its high-quality motor and direct drive. Up to 4% of repairs were reported by Italian companies manufacturing equipment in Russia. These are Ardo, Indesit, Ariston. As a rule, the first breakdowns of these washing machines appear 5 years after the first use, but if you are lucky, this equipment can work for up to 10 years.

The companies Hansa, Gorenje, Eurosoba, AEG and some others are not included in the reliability study rating, since they are almost not represented on the local market even this year, and accordingly, it is quite difficult to give accurate statistics. However, as reviews say, only individual elements in these washing machines are subject to wear, while, in general, the equipment works flawlessly for many years.

Programs and additional options

If we compare both brands according to the main parameters, we get the following results:

The maximum amount of laundry per load is: for LG – 17 kg, for Bosh – no more than 9 kg. However, this indicator is used very rarely, mainly in large families, mini-boarding houses, etc. Under normal conditions, 5-6 kg is quite enough.
Number of functions. Both cars are about the same. You can choose a unit with specific capabilities separately for your family.
Both representatives are equipped with a drying mode.
Only South Korean equipment has steam supply.

The best LG and Bosch models on the Russian market

For models from both South Koreans from LG and Germans from Bosch, we can highlight the most noticeable figures of the proposed range of equipment within their framework.

LG representatives were:

LG F-1096SD3 is a leak-proof, economical option with a large range of programs and an excellent price of 23 thousand rubles. And even if the machine is not distinguished by a low noise level, however, the consumption of only 39 liters of water per cycle and the quality of washing at the “high” level allows you to “close your eyes” to small flaws.

LG F-1296ND3 is a quiet “colleague” of the first device on the list, spinning at a maximum speed of 1200 rpm and withstanding a load of up to 6 kg. It has a 10-year warranty card, a bunch of washing programs and a pleasant interface. The price tag of 21 thousand rubles separates the buyer from the machine.

Price

Both companies, LG and Bosch, produce products not only in their own countries, but also abroad. All models are presented in a wide price range - from 15 to 100 thousand rubles. There are no significant differences between cars with similar performance. That is, you can easily choose the right product in terms of price-quality ratio. Which machine washes better?

Taking into account the considered characteristics and capabilities, we can safely say that LV machines wash better. The steam function makes it much easier to remove difficult and old stains. But the washing process takes longer. Bosch washes faster, but it often has problems with complex stains. The main reason consumers consider the gel or powder saving function.

Price policy

The conversation about who will cost more: Bosch or LG, could have been relevant in the early 2000s, when any washing machine from Bosch and LG was assembled in Germany and Slovakia and, accordingly, South Korea and China.

With the opening of mutual factories on the territory of the “great and mighty”, the price ratios for the most part became equal and now do not represent a global difference. The differences are found only in those moments when the conversation turns to product quality.

Among the models of both Bosch and LG, you can find options with price tags from 15 thousand to 90-100 thousand rubles.

Choice

All characteristics influence the choice of devices. The latest models differ from others in the presence of useful functions. This feature is typical for any manufacturer. At the same time, LG is more active in implementing technologies. Bosch Corporation relies on reliability, build quality, and energy efficiency. It is the latter factor that often leads to a deterioration in the quality of washing and spinning.

When choosing, the dimensions of the device are taken into account, which are determined depending on the location in the house. The maximum permissible load is also a significant factor. To process a large amount of laundry, you should choose options with a capacity of at least 5 kg. Similar devices are available from any manufacturer.

The number of programs is not the main factor, but it requires attention. It is best if the device has approximately 10 - 15 operating modes, which is optimal for ordinary users. This ensures quality processing and careful care of linen made from any fabric. At the same time, companies are introducing additional functions to make washing easier.

If the fundamental factor of choice is the cost of the device, then it is best to pay attention to LG brand products. They combine reliability, quality and functionality. If you have a freer budget for making a purchase, it is best to choose a device from a German company, which was assembled in Germany. Any popular rating reflects the demand for devices of different brands. When choosing, you can take this information into account.

Which machine washes better?

The quality of washing is an important criterion when choosing a washing machine. In order to find out which machine washes better, we turned to the results of a test conducted by the Roskontrol Consumer Rights Protection Society. For testing, they took washing machines from six brands, including budget washers made in Russia from Bosch and LG.

The experiment consisted of loading the drum of each machine with 80% of the maximum allowable weight with cotton fabric. 6 different types of stains were specially applied to the fabric, including berry, meat and grass stains. Washing was carried out on the “Cotton” mode at 60 degrees. The result was the following: the Bosch washing machine finished washing almost an hour earlier than the LG machine, which led to an unsatisfactory result, since it could not cope with the cherry stains. The fabric sample washed in an LG machine was perfectly clean.

For your information! Saving the consumption of water, detergent, and electricity can lead to a deterioration in the quality of washing, and then repeated washing is inevitable. Therefore, the efficiency in the case of washing machines should be reasonable.

During the test, experts also assessed the quality of the spin cycle. Despite the fact that the maximum number of revolutions for the washers was different, this did not affect the results. The Samsung washing machine did the best job of washing clothes, but that’s not what we’re talking about now. The Bosch machine coped with the spin cycle worst of all, since the percentage of residual moisture was 56%, while in the LG washing machine it was 44%. So, the result is clear: the LG washing machine beat the Bosch washing machine in this experiment. Moreover, she also turned out to be the quietest.

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