LG WM6500H*AvsSamsung WA49B5205A*
Side-by-side washer comparison
LG WM6500H*A
Tub Volume
5cu ft
IMEF
2.92cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
105kWh/yr
Annual Water
4443gal/yr
Samsung WA49B5205A*
Tub Volume
4.9cu ft
IMEF
2.06cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
120kWh/yr
Annual Water
6165gal/yr
Key differences
LG WM6500H*A is 29% more efficient at 2.92 cu ft/kWh versus 2.06 cu ft/kWh for the Samsung WA49B5205A*. The LG WM6500H*A is larger at 5 cu ft versus 4.9 cu ft. Overall, the LG WM6500H*A sits higher in the category, ranking above 64% of certified clothes washers.
Capacity
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 5 | 4.90 |
| Width(in) | 27 | 27.5 |
Efficiency
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.92 | 2.06 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.84 | 1.57 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 3 | 4.3 |
| US Federal Standard IWF(gal/cu ft) | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Consumption
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 105 | 120 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4443 | 6165 |
Configuration
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Front Load | Top Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | Yes |
| Additional Features | None | Steam Cycle, Delicates |