Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WW90CGC04DAEEU vs LG Series 4 AI Direct Drive F4Y511WBLN1
Get the LG. Two kilos more drum, the same depth near enough, and owners rave about how quiet it is. The Samsung only wins if you want to run the machine from your phone.
Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WW90CGC04DAEEU
LG Series 4 AI Direct Drive F4Y511WBLN1
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Which one is for you?
Samsung WW90CGC04DAEEU
Love a phone notification when the wash is done? The Samsung.
Is the Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WW90CGC04DAEEU worth it?LG F4Y511WBLN1
Family loads, bedding, towels: the LG takes more in one go, quietly.
Is the LG Series 4 AI Direct Drive F4Y511WBLN1 worth it?Key differences
Drum
Depth
App control
Spin noise
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Samsung WW90CGC04DAEEU
Owners love how quiet and easy to use it is. The complaints are long programmes, no spin-only option and socks caught in the door seal.
- Quiet
- Easy to use
- Lots of programmes and options
- Programmes too long, little between quick and full washes
- No spin-only programme
LG F4Y511WBLN1
Owners mostly praise how quiet it is. The few complaints are rocking on the spin and no wool programme.
- Quiet
- Lots of programmes and options
- Easy to use
- Rocks, walks or knocks on the spin
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, Mumsnet, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Samsung WW90CGC04DAEEU: 2,560 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.
Owner reports for the LG F4Y511WBLN1: 351 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read November 2026.