Washing Machines · Comparison
LG T70SPSF2Z vs Samsung WA40F08D1C: Which Top Loader to Buy?
Which should you buy?
Choose the LG T70SPSF2Z if a quiet spin, an inverter motor with a 10-year motor warranty and wide service reach matter most. Choose the Samsung WA40F08D1C if your family of four to six needs the bigger 8 kg drum for daily bedsheet and towel loads.
Choose the LG T70SPSF2Z 7 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine if
- Quietest spin of the top loaders we tested, about 58 dB at 1 metre
- Inverter motor with a 10-year motor warranty
- Service centres in most district towns
- Simple controls that elders pick up in minutes
Choose the Samsung Ecobubble WA40F08D1C 8 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine if
- 8 kg drum takes a double bedsheet with room to spare
- Suits families of four to six with daily bedsheet and towel loads
- Ecobubble lifted dal and tea stains well in cold water
- Clean, modern panel with a large display
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LG T70SPSF2Z 7 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine vs Samsung Ecobubble WA40F08D1C 8 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine: side by side
| LG T70SPSF2Z 7 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine | Samsung Ecobubble WA40F08D1C 8 kg Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Our grade | B+ 8.2 (better result) | B 7.6 |
| Test results | ||
| Stain removal on test swatches How we test this : Stain removal on test swatches | Dal and tea lifted almost fully; haldi left a faint ghost without a pre-soak; collar grime came out on Heavy | Dal, tea and ketchup came out clean; haldi left a light shadow on white cotton; collar grime needed the heavy setting |
| Main cycle time How we test this : Main cycle time | 52 min (better result) | 55 min |
| Water per cycle How we test this : Water per cycle | 95 L (better result) | 105 L |
| Spin noise at 1 metre How we test this : Spin noise at 1 metre | 58 dB (better result) | 64 dB |
| Residual moisture after spin How we test this : Residual moisture after spin | 55 % (better result) | 58 % |
| Resumes after a power cut How we test this : Resumes after a power cut | Pass | Pass |
| Runs through voltage swings How we test this : Runs through voltage swings | Pass | Not tested |
| Fills at low water pressure How we test this : Fills at low water pressure | Pass | Not tested |
| Wash noise at 1 metre How we test this : Wash noise at 1 metre | Not tested | 52 dB |
| Key specs | ||
| Capacity | 7 kg | 8 kg |
| Type | Fully automatic top load, pulsator | Fully automatic top load |
| Motor | Smart Inverter | — |
| Max spin speed | 700-780 rpm (listings differ) | 700 rpm |
| In-built heater | No | No (not listed) |
| BEE rating | 5 star | 5 star |
| Warranty | 2 years product, 10 years motor | — |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 925 x 540 x 560 mm | — |
| Wash technology | — | Ecobubble |
Which is better for a small flat: the LG or the Samsung?
The LG T70SPSF2Z. Its spin was the quietest of the top loaders we tested, and the tub stayed steady on an even floor even with a lopsided bedsheet load. The Samsung WA40F08D1C is lighter, moved more on smooth tiles and got noticeably louder with uneven loads, so you will hear it from the next room.
The LG also suits homes with unreliable power: its inverter motor kept running through voltage dips on our test line, and both machines resumed their cycles after mid-wash power cuts.
Do you need the Samsung’s bigger 8 kg drum?
Only if you are a family of five or more, or wash bedsheets and towels most days. The Samsung WA40F08D1C took a double bedsheet with a few kurtas alongside it, which saves a second cycle. For a family of four on daily washes, the LG T70SPSF2Z’s 7 kg drum is enough, with a weekly bedsheet load. Neither drum is big enough for heavy quilts or blankets.
Which cleans better, and which costs less to own?
Cleaning is close. Both lifted dal and tea well on their normal cycles, both left a light haldi shadow on white cotton without a pre-soak, and both needed the heavy setting for collar grime. The Samsung’s Ecobubble wash also cleared ketchup swatches, and a second rinse on thick towels helped both with detergent residue.
Ownership favours the LG. LG states two years on the product and ten on the motor, and its service network reached most district towns within two to three days. Samsung’s warranty terms differ between seller listings, so confirm them on the invoice and ask the seller to put the motor warranty in writing.
Questions buyers ask
Which is quieter, the LG T70SPSF2Z or the Samsung WA40F08D1C?
The LG T70SPSF2Z is quieter: about 58 dB at 1 metre during the fast spin, against about 64 dB for the Samsung WA40F08D1C on a balanced load. The Samsung got louder with uneven loads and moved more on smooth tiles.
Is the LG T70SPSF2Z or the Samsung WA40F08D1C better for a family of five?
The Samsung WA40F08D1C. Its 8 kg drum handles daily loads of 5 to 6 kg and a double bedsheet in one go, while the 7 kg LG T70SPSF2Z comfortably handles a family of four on daily washes of 4 to 5 kg. For five or more people, an 8 kg machine saves a second cycle.
Do the LG T70SPSF2Z and Samsung WA40F08D1C have heaters?
No. Neither the LG T70SPSF2Z nor the Samsung WA40F08D1C has an in-built heater, so haldi and oil stains need a pre-soak in warm water before the wash.
Which dries clothes better, the LG T70SPSF2Z or the Samsung WA40F08D1C?
The LG T70SPSF2Z left cotton shirts at about 55 percent residual moisture and the Samsung WA40F08D1C at about 58 percent, so the LG is slightly better. Both still need a fan or airer in the monsoon.
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