Which is better: LG or Hotpoint Ariston washing machine?

Which is better washing machine LG or Hotpoint Ariston When planning to purchase new household appliances, people read a lot of reviews, interview friends and compare the most popular models. All in order to purchase a reliable washing machine with a long service life, extensive functionality and a low price. Often the agony of choice leads consumers to the two most famous and trusted manufacturers: Hotpoint Ariston and LG. We suggest comparing brands by cost, capacity and other parameters in order to finally decide who is “cooler”: an LG washing machine or a Hotpoint Ariston.

Review comparison of equipment from two brands

Where to start our comparison, considering that we do not yet know either the models of washing machines or their technical characteristics? It’s very simple: you need to select evaluation criteria for yourself, and then go to Yandex.Market and see whose washing machines will win. Let’s make it clear right away that our opinion is subjective and there is no need to consider it the only correct one. So, let's begin.

Price. If you compare LG washing machines with Hotpoint Ariston machines in terms of price, the latter will win. Why? It is very difficult to find an LG washing machine in the store that costs less than $200. Perhaps, today only one model is offered - LG FH-0C3ND. Among the Aristons, on the contrary, there are a couple of dozen washing machines that cost less than $200. Among them are VMUF 501 B, VMSG 601 B, VMSL 501B and VMSG 702 B. LG loses in this parameter.

The cost of machines from LG starts from $200, and Hotpoint Ariston also offers budget models ranging from 12-15 thousand rubles.

Maximum possible load.To wash a large number of items and large clothes, down jackets, blankets and rugs, you need a spacious drum. If you study the current offers from Hotpoint Ariston, the maximum load for the proposed models is limited to 9 kg. This is a good result, but it is very far from LG technology, since the company produces machines capable of washing 12 kg of laundry and even more in one cycle.
Maximum spin speed. Of course, a normal housewife will not use an exorbitant spin speed every day. But sometimes you want to spin things at 1400-1600 rpm and speed up the drying process. Among Russian-made Hotpoint models, there are few “high-speed” copies: some units are capable of operating at 1400 rpm, but not a single one can accelerate to 1600. LG has a better situation, since most automatic machines accelerate to 1400 rpm, while the LG FH-6G1BCH6N and LG LSWD100 spin at 1600 rpm.
Direct drive. Those who have had to change drive belts or change brushes on a brushed motor a couple of times will understand the beauty of an inverter. It actually works longer without the intervention of a technician and saves owners money. Many LG washing machines are equipped with inverter motors. Aristons with inverter motors are rare in Russia.
Noise level. Hotpoint washing machines win here. Some washing machines from the company's model range produce an average noise level during spinning of 64 dB, for example, RST 702 X. Machines from LG never dreamed of such indicators. The quietest ones produce 71-76 dB, although it would seem that direct drive equipment should work quietly.
Water consumption per cycle. A very important parameter, since water supply prices are rising quite quickly.In this case, it was not possible to identify a winner: both Ariston and LG have economical models that consume about 40 liters of water per wash. In modern realities, the figures given are good indicators. Here are examples: LG F-1096SD3 and Hotpoint-Ariston WMTL 501 L.

Who won this confrontation? Washing machines win by a slight margin LG, but with the caveat that the technical parameters of the machine are more important to the buyer. If you focus only on price, then there is no alternative - choose Hotpoint-Ariston.

Other parameters influencing the choice

Don't rush to make your final choice. Drum capacity, spin speed, price and noise level are important characteristics, but far from decisive. It is better to conduct a more in-depth analysis, considering all possible capacities and proposed functionality. We will describe in detail below what to pay attention to and what criteria to compare.

First of all, the buyer is interested in the dimensions and spaciousness of the model. In addition to reliable and popular narrow machines, there are also full-size units. The machines differ in many ways:

Narrow models usually hold from 4 to 6 kg of dry laundry, so they are best chosen for a family of 3-4 people. The height of such equipment varies from 85 to 90 cm, the depth is 32-45 cm, and the width does not exceed 60 cm. In terms of available functionality, power and set of modes, compact machines are similar to their larger “colleagues” and differ only in average capacity and space saving.
Full-size washing machines can accommodate 7.8 and even 15 kg of laundry, while offering their owner the maximum range of functions, options and capabilities.Such a colossus can serve a family of 5 people, while reliability and durability are higher than those of narrow models. As for sizes, washing machines with a height of 85-90 cm, a depth of 60 cm and a width of 60 cm are more common.

Next, we evaluate the proposed control. Most models of both Hotpoint-Ariston and LG are controlled electronically, have a display, and the selection of programs and additional options is carried out by a rotary switch, buttons or a sensor. The basic set of modes includes washing cotton, wool, intensive cleansing and separate cycles for synthetic and colored fabrics. Many washing machines also offer advanced functionality:

Silk program. Suitable for washing delicate fabrics such as silk and satin. Cleansing takes place with minimal spin, long rinsing and low water temperature.
Express wash. Using a quick cycle, you can wash lightly soiled items, saving time and money on housing and communal services.
Sports program. Takes into account the fabric characteristics of sportswear, including thermal underwear and products made from airtight materials. Thanks to a special washing technology, detergents penetrate into clothes without any problems, eliminating unpleasant odors and stains.
Removing stains. Special option for quickly cleaning heavily soiled clothes. The task is achieved through intensive rotation of the drum for a long time.
Mode "Children's clothes". The “highlight” of the program is heating the water to 90 degrees and abundant multi-stage rinsing of the laundry. All this allows you to remove dirt and germs from the fabric, completely wash out the detergent and reduce the likelihood of allergies.
Steam supply.It has a built-in steam generator, with the help of which hot steam enters the drum during the washing process, enhancing the cleaning effect of the powder or gel.

It is also necessary to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the purchased model, because it is better to buy a washing machine that is inexpensive to maintain. Here both Hotpoint Ariston and LG equally distinguished themselves, since modern washing machines from both manufacturers have the highest ratings in all respects. Thus, the washing quality corresponds to level “A”, and the spin speed does not fall below the “B” level. In terms of energy consumption, machines are among the most economical machines, offering class “A”, “A++” and even “A+++”.

The additional capabilities of the washing machine are no less important. In addition to basic modes and options, manufacturers often offer secondary functions:

built-in stabilizer - a device that regulates voltage drops in the electrical network and stops the operation of equipment at critical levels, protecting the electronics;
automatic dosage of detergent, allowing the system to independently adjust the cycle depending on the number of items loaded into the drum and the type of fabric;
delay start timer, with which you can delay the start of the cycle for any time within 12-24 hours;
imbalance control, which can minimize risks when things “knock down” into a ball or the machine loses stability;
aquastop is a system for completely protecting the washing machine from leaks.

Knowing the basic criteria for evaluating models, it is easy to make your own comparison. It is enough to determine the most significant characteristics and, based on them, decide which company, LG or Hotpoint-Ariston, better meets the stated requirements.