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No single LG washer is right for every home, so choose by type. The WM4200HBA is the front-load pick, and the 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer is the top-load pick. The WKEX200HBA (electric) and WKG101HVA (gas) are the stacked WashTower picks, and the WM6998HBA is the all-in-one combo that washes and dries in one machine.
When you compare LG washing machines, the useful question is which format fits your space and routine, not which model has the longest feature list. LG sells front-load washers, top-load washers, stacked WashTower units that pair a washer with a dryer, and all-in-one combos that handle both jobs in one machine. This page lines up five models across those formats.
Exact dimensions, voltage, and venting vary by model, so confirm them on LG’s installation page before you buy. Start with the quick-pick chart, skim the type of LG washing machine comparison, then read the section for the model that matches your situation. Each model section covers who it suits and one structural trade-off, such as whether a dryer is included or a gas line is required. Each model links to its current Amazon listing.
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LG washing machine comparison chart: quick picks
This LG washer comparison chart puts the five models side by side.
| Model | Type | Capacity | Best for | Main downside |
| WM4200HBA | Front load | 5.0 cu. ft. | A front-load washer with TurboWash 360 and built-in intelligence | Washer only; dryer sold separately |
| 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer (Matte Black) | Top load | 5.5 cu. ft. | A top-loading lid, an impeller, and an LCD digital dial control | Washer only; dryer sold separately |
| WKEX200HBA | Electric Wash Tower | 4.5 cu. ft. washer + 7.4 cu. ft. electric dryer | A stacked washer-dryer with steam in one unit | Washers and dryers are bought together as one unit. |
| WKG101HVA | Gas Wash Tower | 4.5 cu. ft. washer + 7.4 cu. ft. gas dryer | Homes set up for a gas dryer | Needs a gas line |
| WM6998HBA | All-in-one combo | 5.0 cu. ft. | One machine for washing and drying | Washing and drying share one machine. |
LG washing machine types compared
LG washing machine types come down to four formats: front load, top load, WashTower, and washer-dryer combo.
| Type | How it washes | How it dries | Hookups |
| Front load | Loads through a door on the front; the WM4200HBA lists TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence. | No dryer included; buy one separately. | Varies by model |
| Top load | Loads through a lid on top; the 5.5 cu. ft. model lists an impeller, EZ Dispense, and LCD Digital Dial Control. | No dryer included; buy one separately. | Varies by model |
| WashTower | A 4.5 cu. ft. front-load washer, stacked with a dryer in one unit | A 7.4 cu. ft. dryer in the same unit, electric on the WKEX200HBA and gas on the WKG101HVA | Electric or gas dryer; gas requires a gas line |
| Combo | A 5.0 cu. ft. front-load washer with TurboWash360 | Washes and dries in the same machine | Listed as electric |
WM4200HBA: front-load washer with TurboWash 360
The WM4200HBA is the front-load pick in this chart. LG lists it as a 5.0 cu. ft. Mega Capacity smart washer with Wi-Fi, TurboWash 360, and Built-in Intelligence. It suits shoppers who want a large front-load washer they can connect to their home network and who plan to choose their own dryer, since the listing covers the washer only. That also lets you match it with whichever dryer fits your hookups.
Because it loads through a front door, leave clearance for the door to swing open, and measure the path into the laundry area before ordering.
Main downside: it is a washer only, so a dryer is a separate purchase.
- High-Efficiency Front-Load Washer – ENERGY STAR certified design delivers powerful cleaning performance while helping re…
- Large 5.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity – Easily handles bulky items like comforters and large laundry loads, reducing the number of …
- Depth With Door Open (Maximum 55 inches) – Requires up to 55 in. of clearance with the door fully open (90°) for conveni…
5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer: the top-load pick
This is the top-load pick, and at 5.5 cu. ft. it has the largest washer capacity in the chart. LG lists it in Matte Black as a smart washer with an impeller, eZDispense, faucet water, and an LCD digital dial control. It suits shoppers who prefer loading from the top and like a dial-style control panel and who want a washer without a dryer attached.
Because the lid opens upward, leave clearance above the machine, and measure the doorway and hallway it must pass through.
Main downside: it is a washer only, so a dryer is a separate purchase.
- Large 5.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity – Extra-large drum easily handles bulky items like comforters, towels, and large family laund…
- High-Efficiency & ENERGY STAR Certified – Designed to reduce water and energy consumption while delivering powerful, con…
- Inverter Direct Drive Motor – Fewer moving parts provide quieter operation, improved efficiency, and long-term durabilit…
WKEX200HBA: electric wash tower
In an LG WashTower comparison, the first choice is the dryer fuel, and the WKEX200HBA is the electric option. LG lists it as a stacked smart laundry center in Black Steel with a 4.5 cu. ft. front-load washer and a 7.4 cu. ft. electric dryer and steam. It suits shoppers who want a washer and dryer in one stacked unit and have an electric dryer hookup.
Measure the room, the path in, and the clearance for the washer door before you order. Because the unit is stacked, also check its overall height against your ceiling and any shelving.
Main downside: the washer and dryer come as a single unit, so you buy both together.
- Integrated WashTower Design – Full-size washer and electric dryer combined into a single vertical unit to save space wit…
- Front-Load Access – Washer and dryer both feature front access for easy loading, unloading, and efficient laundry handli…
- Efficient Energy Performance – Estimated annual energy consumption of approximately 607 kWh/year, designed to balance po…
WKG101HVA: gas wash tower
The WKG101HVA is the gas version of the WashTower. LG lists it as a stacked smart laundry center in Graphite Steel with a 4.5 cu. ft. front-load washer and a 7.4 cu. ft. gas dryer. It suits homes that already have a gas dryer connection or that plan to add one.
Before ordering, measure the room and the path in, and confirm that a gas line is within reach of where the unit will sit.
Main downside: the dryer needs a gas line.
- Space-Saving Stacked Design: Combines a 4.5 Cu.Ft. front load washer and 7.4 Cu.Ft. gas dryer in a single vertical WashT…
- Smart Wi‑Fi & ThinQ Technology: Start, monitor, and customize wash and dry cycles from anywhere using LG ThinQ app. Comp…
- Powerful & Efficient Cleaning: Features TurboWash, multiple wash/dry cycles, and energy-efficient operation (Estimated 6…
WM6998HBA: all-in-one washer-dryer combo
An LG washer dryer combo handles both jobs in one machine, and the WM6998HBA is the combo in this chart. LG lists it as a 5.0 cu. ft. Mega Capacity smart front-load electric all-in-one in black steel, with TurboWash360 and Wi-Fi. It suits shoppers who want washing and drying handled by a single machine instead of two.
Measure the space and the path into it as you would for any front-load machine, leaving room for the door to open.
Main downside: washing and drying share one machine, so both functions run through the same unit.
- All-in-One Washer & Dryer Combo: Wash and dry in a single unit—no load transfer required; ideal for apartments, condos, …
- 120 V Plug-In Convenience: Operates on a standard 120-volt household outlet, eliminating the need for special electrical…
- Ventless Drying System: Efficient ventless design allows flexible installation without external venting requirements.
Capacity guide
Capacities in this chart:
| Capacity | Model |
| 4.5 cu. ft. washer + 7.4 cu. ft. dryer | WKEX200HBA (electric dryer), WKG101HVA (gas dryer) |
| 5.0 cu. ft. | WM4200HBA (washer), WM6998HBA (combo) |
| 5.5 cu. ft. | Smart Top Load Washer (washer) |
The top-load washer has the largest washer capacity here, and the WashTowers pair a smaller washer with a larger dryer.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Measure the space and the path in. Check the room, then the doorways and hallways, and the turn the machine must pass through.
- Check door swing. Front-load doors open outward, so leave clearance in front. Top-load lids open upward, so leave clearance above.
- Confirm what is in the box. The WM4200HBA and the top-load washer are washers only. The Wash Towers include a dryer. The combo handles both jobs in one machine.
- Match the dryer hookup. The WKEX200HBA is listed with an electric dryer, and the WKG101HVA with a gas dryer that needs a gas line.
- Vent or ventless, and 120V or 240V. These details vary by model
- Check overall height for the WashTower. Confirm LG’s listed height against your ceiling and any shelving.
Which pick fits your home?
- You already own a dryer or plan to choose your own: the WM4200HBA (front load) or the 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer (top load). Both are washers only.
- You want a washer and dryer stacked in one unit: the WKEX200HBA (electric dryer, with steam) or the WKG101HVA (gas dryer).
- You have a gas line in the laundry area: the WKG101HVA. Without one, the electric WKEX200HBA is the stacked option.
- You want one machine for both jobs: the WM6998HBA combo.
FAQs
Which LG washing machine is best in 2026?
No single model wins for every home. Pick the type first: the WM4200HBA for a front-load washer, the 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer for top-load access, the WKEX200HBA or WKG101HVA for a washer and dryer stacked in one unit, and the WM6998HBA for one machine that does both jobs. Then check your space, your dryer hookup, and whether you need a dryer included. The chart above lines up those trade-offs side by side.
Should I choose a front-load or top-load LG washer?
It depends on layout and features. A front-load washer such as the WM4200HBA loads through a door on the front and lists TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence. A top-load washer such as the 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer loads through a lid on top and lists an impeller, eZDispense, and an LCD Digital Dial Control. Compare those feature sets against your space, and check each model’s LG page for more specifications.
Should I buy a WashTower or a separate washer and dryer?
A WashTower stacks a 4.5 cu. ft. front-load washer and a 7.4 cu. ft. dryer into one unit, so you buy both together and they share one footprint. A separate pair, such as the WM4200HBA plus a dryer you choose, lets you pick each machine on its own. Check LG’s installation page to see whether and how a given pair can be stacked. If your dryer fuel is fixed, match it with the electric WKEX200HBA or the gas WKG101HVA.
What is the difference between an LG combo and a WashTower?
The WM6998HBA is an all-in-one combo, so washing and drying happen in the same machine. A WashTower, such as the WKEX200HBA or WKG101HVA, stacks a 4.5 cu. ft. front-load washer and a 7.4 cu. ft. dryer in one unit. For drying details on the WM6998HBA, including venting and power requirements, check LG’s page for the model.
Which of these models include a dryer?
The WKEX200HBA and WKG101HVA each include a 7.4 cu. ft. dryer, electric on the first and gas on the second. The WM6998HBA dries in the same machine it washes in. The WM4200HBA and the 5.5 cu. ft. top-load washer are washers only, so a dryer is bought separately. Confirm what ships in the box on each listing before ordering.
What hookups do LG WashTowers need?
The WKEX200HBA is listed with an electric dryer, and the WKG101HVA with a gas dryer. That means the WKG101HVA needs a gas line, while the WKEX200HBA is the electric option. Voltage and venting vary by model, so check LG’s installation page for your exact model. Confirm the connections available in your laundry area first, then choose the tower that matches them.
Bottom line
Choose the format first, then the model. If you want a front-load washer and will pick your own dryer, the WM4200HBA is the front-load option here. If you prefer a lid on top and a dial-style control, the 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer is the top-load option, with the largest washer capacity in this chart at 5.5 cu. ft.
If space is tight and you want a washer and dryer in one stacked unit, the WKEX200HBA suits an electric dryer hookup and the WKG101HVA suits a gas hookup. If you want one machine that both washes and dries, look at the WM6998HBA. Before you order, measure the room and the path in, confirm your hookups, and open LG’s installation page for your model to check dimensions, voltage and venting. Then use the Amazon links above to see current availability and pricing.