LG WT8600C*vsSamsung WA54R76**A*
Side-by-side washer comparison
LG WT8600C*
Tub Volume
5.5cu ft
IMEF
2.76cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
120kWh/yr
Annual Water
5164gal/yr
Samsung WA54R76**A*
Tub Volume
5.4cu ft
IMEF
2.06cu ft/kWh
Annual Energy
165kWh/yr
Annual Water
6799gal/yr
Key differences
LG WT8600C* is 25% more efficient at 2.76 cu ft/kWh versus 2.06 cu ft/kWh for the Samsung WA54R76**A*. The LG WT8600C* is larger at 5.5 cu ft versus 5.4 cu ft. Overall, the LG WT8600C* sits higher in the category, ranking above 94% of certified clothes washers.
Capacity
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Volume(cu ft) | 5.50 | 5.40 |
| Width(in) | 27 | 27 |
Efficiency
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 2.76 | 2.06 |
| US Federal Standard IMEF(cu ft/kWh) | 1.57 | 1.57 |
| IWF(gal/cu ft) | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| US Federal Standard IWF(gal/cu ft) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Most Efficient | No | No |
Consumption
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Use(kWh/yr) | 120 | 165 |
| Annual Water Use(gal/yr) | 5164 | 6799 |
Configuration
| Spec | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Load Configuration | Top Load | Top Load |
| Intended Market | Residential | Residential |
| Connected | No | No |
| Paired Dryer Available | No | Yes |
| Additional Features | None | Pre Soak, Fabric Softner, Deep Fill, Super Speed, Active Waterjet, Delay End, Auto Temperature Control |