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The Best LG Washing Machines

We track 4 LG washers, from the WM3400CW 4.5 cu ft at the entry end to the 4.5 cu ft TurboWash 360 at the top. Across those 4 models LG is strongest on capacity, averaging 9.0/10, and weakest on practical at 5.0/10 — the ranking below is what that looks like model by model.

Analysis by the Habilytics team · updated September 14, 2026How we score

Deterministic scoreIndependent selectionUpdated September 14, 2026

Our pick

LG

4.5 cu ft TurboWash 360

The flagship: 360-degree spray, AI fabric sensing

80out of 100

Habilytics Score

LG 4.5 cu ft TurboWash 360

LG 4.5 cu ft TurboWash 360 tops this ranking with 8/10 at about $1100. Strongest on features (10/10) and capacity (9/10).

How the score breaks down

Capacity4.5 cu ft

9

Features14 cycles

10

Practicalfront-load

5

Overall

8

Strengths

excellent Features (10/10) — 14 cycles
excellent Capacity (9/10) — 4.5 cu ft

Worth considering

Practical could be better (5/10) — front-load

$1,100

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2

LG WM4000HBA 4.5 cu ft Smart

LG

WM4000HBA 4.5 cu ft Smart

TurboWash and Wi-Fi in black steel

77

Strongest on capacity (9/10) and features (9/10).

Capacity4.5 cu ft

9

Features12 cycles

9

Practicalfront-load

5

Overall

7.7

Strengths

excellent Capacity (9/10) — 4.5 cu ft
excellent Features (9/10) — 12 cycles

Worth considering

Practical could be better (5/10) — front-load

$1000($900–$1150)

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3

LG WM3500CW 4.5 cu ft

LG

WM3500CW 4.5 cu ft

The mid LG with more cycles and steam-adjacent care

70

Strongest on capacity (9/10) and features (7/10).

Capacity4.5 cu ft

9

Features10 cycles

7

Practicalfront-load

5

Overall

7

Strengths

excellent Capacity (9/10) — 4.5 cu ft
solid Features (7/10) — 10 cycles

Worth considering

Practical could be better (5/10) — front-load

$800($700–$900)

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4

LG WM3400CW 4.5 cu ft

LG

WM3400CW 4.5 cu ft

The entry LG front-loader: quiet, HE, no frills

67

Strongest on capacity (9/10) and features (6/10).

Capacity4.5 cu ft

9

Features8 cycles

6

Practicalfront-load

5

Overall

6.7

Strengths

excellent Capacity (9/10) — 4.5 cu ft

Worth considering

Practical could be better (5/10) — front-load
Features could be better (6/10) — 8 cycles

$700($630–$800)

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How we calculate the score

We rate every model on 3 measurable technical dimensions, weighted by what actually matters for the use case.

CapacityFeaturesPractical

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