HAIER HW120-B1558 vs LG FH495BDS2 Washing Machine Comparison

Thanks for taking the time to read our washing machine comparison for the and washing machines. Chances are you’ve done your research and are pretty close to deciding, but you’re stuck on whether to choose the HAIER HW120-B1558 or the LG FH495BDS2. Our guide and comparison has been put together to help you make that final choice.

HAIER HW120-B1558 vs LG FH495BDS2

	HAIER HW120-B1558	LG FH495BDS2
Brand	Haier	LG
Key Features	Capacity: 12 kg Spin speed: 1500 rpm Energy rating: A+++-30% Two-year manufacturers guarantee	Capacity: 12 kg Spin speed: 1400 rpm Quick wash time: 14 minutes Energy rating: A+++-50% Two-year manufacturers guarantee
Energy Rating	A+++-30%	A+++-50%
Colour	White	White
Guarantee	2 years	2 years
Maximum Spin Speed	1500 rpm	1400 rpm
Loading	Front loading	Front loading
Noise Level (Wash)	58 dB(A)	55 dB(A)
Annual Energy Consumption	198 kWh	120 kWh
Wash Performance	A	A
Spin Performance	B	A
Variable Spin	Yes	Yes
Consumption per cycle	– 0.9 kWh – 54 litres	– 0.52 kWh – 65 litres
Annual Water Consumption	11840 litres	11700 litres
Washing Machine Type	Freestanding washing machine	Freestanding washing machine
Capacity	12 kg	12 kg
Noise Level (Spin)	72 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Wash Programs	– 12 kg standard – Allergy care – Baby care – Bedding – Bulky – Casual – Colour wear – Cotton – Curtains – Delicate – Down – Jeans – Mix – Outdoor – Sanitary – Silk – Sport – Synthetic – Towels – Quick wash – Underwear – Wool	– Allergy Care – Cotton – Cotton Large – Dark Wash – Download Cycle (Default Rinse+Spin) – Duvet – Easy Care – Gentle Care – Mix – Silent Wash – Speed 14 – Sports Wear – Stain Care – Steam Refresh
Number of programmes	– Top: 12 – Bottom: 18	14
Wash Functions	tbc	– Favorite – Intensive – Medic rinse – Normal – Normal + Hold – Prewash – rinse+ – rinse++ – rinse++ Hold – rinse Option – Spin Only – Steam Softner – Time Delay – Tub Clean – Turbo Wash – Wash Option
60 Degree wash time	226 minutes for 12 kg	265 minutes for 12 kg
40 degree wash time	226 minutes for 12 kg	225 minutes for 6 kg
30 degree wash time	tbc	89 minutes for 6 kg
20 degree wash time	No	89 minutes for 6 kg
Quick wash time	No	14 minutes for 6 kg
spin stability	Yes	Yes
water remaining after spin	0.537	0.44
Display type	LCD screen	LCD screen
program selector	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Delay Timer	Yes, 24 hours	Yes, 19 hours
Time remaining indicator	Yes	Yes
Matching Tumble Dryer	No	RC8055AH3M
Stacking Option	No	Yes
In the Box	– Haier #REF!-#REF! Washing Machine – Water Inlet – Warranty card – manual	– LG FH495BDS2 Smart Washing Machine – Inlet hose – Spanner – Owners manual – Installation sheet
Dimensions	1280 x 600 x 600 mm (H x W x D)	– 850 x 600 x 640 mm (H x W x D) – 33 x 24 x 25 inches (H x W x D)
Boxed Dimensions	1420 x 680 x 700 mm (H x W x D)	885 x 660 x 750 mm (H x W x D)
Recess Dimensions	tbc	870 x 620 x 740 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	116 kg	73 kg
Boxed Weight	128 kg	76 kg
Price	£1299	£887
Number of Reviews	2	2
Review Score	9.5	10
Buy	Find Best Price	Find Best Price

Things to look out for when buying a washing machine

There are lots of different factors that can make a washing machine great. From it’s energy efficiency, to it’s spin speed. Or from the price, to the drum capacity. This quick overview gives you an idea of what to look out for when buying a new washing machine.

1. Drum Capacity – this is quite a big deal for large families in particular. If you’ve got lots of people in your household you’ll want to look out for those washing machines with larger drum capacities. The HAIER HW120-B1558 and the LG FH495BDS2 have 12 kg and 12 kg capacities, plenty for the average user.
2. Energy efficiency – Keeping track of your energy usage is a good idea for the budget conscious homeowner, and choosing an energy efficient washing machine can really help matters. There are a few specs to look out for to understand the efficiency, the main one is its rating. The HAIER HW120-B1558 has an A+++-30% Energy Rating. Whereas the LG FH495BDS2 has a A+++-50%. Annual energy consumption is also key, the HAIER HW120-B1558 uses 198 kWh per year, whilst LG FH495BDS2 uses 120 kWh.
3. Speed – if you’re anything like us at iCompareit, you don’t want to be hanging around for hours waiting for your washing to finish, lets face it, we all have better things to be doing. So speed of the wash is another key factor to take into consideration. Try to keep an eye on the wash time based on a set temperature, for example if you tend to wash at 40 degrees use that as your benchmark for comparison. The wash time at 40 degrees for example on the HAIER HW120-B1558 is 226 minutes for 12 kg whilst on the HAIER HW120-B1558 it’s 225 minutes for 6 kg.
4. Temperature settings – Whilst on the subject of temperatures, that’s another key consideration, if you like to wash at a low temperature like 30 then make sure the table above shows a time for the 30 degree wash, otherwise chances are it doesn’t have a 30 degree setting. Some washing machines even offer a 20 degree setting now too, although that’s much less common.
5. Noise – this used to be a big deal in the past, as washing machines used to cause a right racket, but with better insulation and sound-proofing they’re much quieter these days. However it’s still a useful figure to use for comparison, so check out the Noise Rating of both the wash setting and the spin setting. The HAIER HW120-B1558 has a wash noise rating of 58 dB(A) and a spin rating of 72 dB(A) whereas the LG FH495BDS2 has a wash sound rating of 55 dB(A) and a spin of 70 dB(A)
6. Price – Washing machines can massively vary in price, with smart washing machines demanding a higher price tag. Keep an eye on the price of the unit, and try to stick to a budget. Our systems at iCompareit run automated scans of the major retailers to find you the best price, so when you’re ready just click the “find best price” button and you’ll be directed to the shop that are offering the best deal today.
7. Reviews and Ratings – Why rely on just what the manufacturer tells you, when you can hear it straight from an owner. Ratings and reviews are like gold dust, they’re essential for choosing the right washing machine, which is why we collate reviews from the major retailers and Revoo to help you decide which washing machine is going to better live up to your expectations. The HAIER HW120-B1558 has a review score of 9.5 whilst the LG FH495BDS2 has a score of 10.

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