LG WM8100H*AvsSamsung WA51A5505A*
Side-by-side washer comparison
LG WM8100H*A
Tub Volume
5.2cu ft
IMEF
2.92cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
120kWh/yr
Annual Water
4880gal/yr
Samsung WA51A5505A*
Tub Volume
5.1cu ft
IMEF
2.06cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
120kWh/yr
Annual Water
6419gal/yr
Key differences
LG WM8100H*A is 29% more efficient at 2.92 cu ft/kWh versus 2.06 cu ft/kWh for the Samsung WA51A5505A*. The LG WM8100H*A is larger at 5.2 cu ft versus 5.1 cu ft. Overall, the LG WM8100H*A sits higher in the category, ranking above 76% of certified clothes washers.
Capacity
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 5.20 | 5.10 |
| Width(in) | 29 | 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) | 3.2 | 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) | 120 | 120 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 4880 | 6419 |
Configuration
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Front Load | Top Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | No |
| Additional Features | Steam Cycle, Sanitize Option | Agitator |