Samsung washing machines: our top 5 models and deals

Compare the Samsung washing machines we think are worth your consideration, plus the top deals on the web

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Looking for the best Samsung washing machines? You've come to the right place, There’s a huge range of models on offer, and a wide range of prices to go with them. From the least expensive to the most, they offer useful features and programmes, energy saving opportunities, and – not unimportant as you’ll probably see your machine every day – smart looks. 

But if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by choice, don't be. We’ve selected our top washers based on price, usability and functionalities, plus linked to the deals that’ll save you money. 

Need some advice on choosing the best washing machines? We've got a specialist guide on that, too, where some of these Samsung washing machines also feature.

The best Samsung washing machines to buy

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Best washing machine Samsung WW90J6410CX EcoBubble freestanding washing machine example of the best washing machines

1. Samsung WW90J6410CX EcoBubble Freestanding Washing Machine

Best Samsung washing machine 2020: amazing washing performance, fab functionalities and for less than £500

Specifications

Capacity: 9kg** (Great for families)
Noise level: 53dB washing / 74dB spinning
Energy rating: A+++
Spin speed: 1400rpm
Finish: Graphite
Dimensions: H85cm x W60cm x D55cm

Reasons to buy

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Intensive stain removal
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15 minute quick wash
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Chemical-free drum sanitisation

Reasons to avoid

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The music it plays at the end of the cycle can get annoying if you can’t work out how to turn it off

Considering it's so affordable, this Samsung washing machine is packed with special features designed to make laundry easier and more efficient. It's our top spot on this guide, and our no.1 washing machine in our best washing machine guide, too.

Best features?
This machine’s an ecobubble model designed to wash large loads at a lower temperature and save energy. It also offers quick washing with a cycle of 59 minutes available and a 15 minute wash, and has a feature to help remove stains. There’s an error-monitoring app available, too, tech fans. There are plenty of handy programmes on this machine, which include those for denim, darks, baby clothes and wool.

The verdicts
We think this is a machine with great features at a price many won’t begrudge for the package. It’s energy efficient, fits plenty of washing into one load, and is quiet, too. Its 15 minute quick wash is handy to have as part of your washing repertoire alongside the other cycles. Keep your washing machine in the kitchen? Its smart looks won’t compromise your room design.

For buyers via the Samsung site, it’s an overall rating of 4.3 out of five for this model. Reviewers thought it was quiet, gave good washing results and appreciate the delay timer so it can be run over night. 

Those who left a review via Appliances Direct gave an average verdict of nine out of 10. Build quality, features, and ease of use were the highest rated factors for this model. The machine’s users appreciated the ability to adjust programmes, the freshness of clothes washed in it, and its stain-removal results.

Best Samsung washing machine for busy people

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2. Samsung WW80M645OPM QuickDrive 8kg 1400rpm Freestanding Washing Machine

Best Samsung washing machine for busy people: it has an AddWash door so you can add to the wash when it's running

Specifications

Capacity: 8kg
Noise: 49dB washing / 73dB spinning
Energy rating: A+++
Spin speed: 1400rpm
Finish: Info not available
Dimensions: H85 x W60 x D60cm

Reasons to buy

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Really quiet
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Intensive stain removal
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Handy AddWash drawer

Reasons to avoid

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Not the largest capacity

If you're in a rush and need to get some washing on, this Samsung washing machine offers the perfect combination of quick, convenient washes which removes even the toughest of stains.

Best features
This machine comes with Innovative QuickDrive tech which can reduce the washing time by up to 50 per cent. The theory (and practice) behind it all is Samsung's unique fabric care drum which is equipped with a pulsator that creates a fast water flow. The results? Detergent penetrates deep into the fabric, giving your clothes a thorough wash in less time.

It also features an innovative AddWash drawer which you can open to add in a dropped sock or t-shirt whilst the washing machine is in a cycle.

The verdict?
The drum of this washing machine is not the biggest but the features make up for it. The machine offers plenty of washing programmes to cater for the household, and it's super quiet too.

Appliances Direct have rated it 9.7 out of 10 with high marks on ease of use, cycle times and build quality.

Samsung washing machines: Samsung WW80K5413UW freestanding washing machine

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3. Samsung WW80K5413UW freestanding washing machine

The best Samsung washing machine for open plan spaces: a low decibel machine that packs a punch

Specifications

Capacity: 8kg
Noise: 53dB washing / 74dB spinning
Energy rating: A+++
Spin speed: 1400rpm
Finish: White
Dimensions: H85 x W60 x D55cm

Reasons to buy

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Extra 30 minute soak cycle
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Handy AddWash drawer
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Effective spin cycle

Reasons to avoid

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Not the largest capacity

Next up in our round up is the Samsung WW80K5413UW Freestanding Washing Machine which – thanks to its super quiet spin cycle – is perfect for open plan spaces. Here's everything you need to know about it:

Best features?
Locating a washing machine within an open-plan space? This model will keep the noise down. It’s another energy-saving design with Samsung’s ecobubble system, which lets you wash at lower temperatures and reduce energy bills. You can choose an extra 30 minute soak to washes of cottons, synthetics or baby clothes to get rid of stains. This model also comes with the door that lets you add in forgotten items to the load.

The verdict
There are larger drummed machines in the Samsung range, but we think this machine will cope with many a household’s laundry at a lower buying cost with its 8kg capacity. It offers all the washes you might require, including wool, baby clothes, darks and bedding, and as inveterate sock forgetters, we’re all for being able to add stray items to a cycle that’s begun. 

The machine’s users who reviewed it on the Samsung site were overwhelmingly in favour of this washing machine, with an overall 4.7 out of five. They mentioned the effectiveness of the machine’s spin cycle, the good selection of programmes, and its stain-removal abilities.

On Appliances Direct, the average score was 9.3 out of 10, and build quality, ease of use and features were highest rated. Fans of the machine were happy with the adjustability of the cycles, the lack of noise, and the machine’s looks.

best Samsung washing machine for large families

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4. Samsung WW10M86DQOO freestanding washing machine

The best Samsung washing machine for large families: benefit from an impressive 10kg capacity

Specifications

Capacity: 10kg
Noise: 49dB washing / 72dB spinning
Energy rating: A+++
Spin speed: 1600rpm
Finish: Graphite
Dimensions: H85 x W60 x D60cm

Reasons to buy

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Large capacity
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Energy efficient
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Fast spin cycle

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive compared to the others in our guide (could be worth it though!)

With an impressive 10kg capacity, the Samsung WW10M86DQOO Freestanding Washing Machine is perfect for larger families, or those looking to reduce their environmental impact by doing larger washes, less frequently. Here's everything you need to know about it:

Best features?
Looking for a smart washing machine with plenty of capacity? With room for 10kg of cottons in the drum, this could be the model for you. It’s speedy, too, thanks to a water supply that fills the machine faster and a rinse that also accelerates the cycle, so you can get a 5kg wash done in 39 minutes. There’s a cycle to clean the drum and rubber seal (and a reminder to run this), and a drum light so you don’t leave anything behind, among other highlights. 

The verdicts
This machine requires a big budget, but if you’re able to invest, we’d recommend checking it out. It will save you time, and could help reduce energy bills. Fans of connected appliances will appreciate app control via their phones or tablets, too. It’s also easy to use, has low noise levels, and offers a good range of programmes. 

Buyers on the Samsung site gave it a 4.3 out of five overall rating. They were impressed by the results on whites, the reduction of electricity consumption, and the way in which it auto dispenses detergent and fabric softener as needed.

From the reviewers on Appliances Direct, the machine received a delighted 9.7 out of 10 overall score. Features, ease of use, build quality and noise level got the best marks on here. Users appreciated being able to see how long the machine had left to run on the app, the drum size that allows what used to be two loads to be complete in one, and liked its washing performance on woollies.

The best smart Samsung washing machine

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5. Samsung WW10N645RBX freestanding washing machine

The best smart Samsung washing machine: an impressive machine making the most of modern technologies

Specifications

Capacity: 10kg
Noise: 49dB washing / 73dB spinning
Energy rating: A+++
Spin speed: 1400rpm
Finish: Graphite
Dimensions: H85 x W60 x D60cm

Reasons to buy

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Large capacity
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Super quick washes
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Smart control

Reasons to avoid

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Colour may not be to everyone's taste
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Turn at the end of the cycle which may be irritating for some

Our last – but by no means least – pick of Samsung washing machines is the Samsung WW10N645RBX Freestanding Washing Machine, which makes the most of Samsung's innovative smart technologies. Find out more about it, below:

Best features?
With room for 10kg of cottons, this machine will keep up with the occupants of the most hectic of family homes. Tech aficionados, this is a smart washer so you get phone or tablet control and information. It also has Samsung’s ecobubble technology designed for effective washing results at lower temperatures. You can get a standard 5kg wash done in 59 minutes, and there’s a 15 minute quick wash for last minute clothes-wanted emergencies.

The verdicts
We like the fact that generous capacity and smart connectivity can be yours at a lower cost when you opt for this machine. It’ll meet the needs of active and demanding families with a range of useful programmes, and the Bubble Soak that tackles stains. Its speed and the ability to add forgotten items to a wash should help soothe relations in busy homes, too.

On the Currys site, this machine gets an average score of 9.5 out of 10 with build quality, ease of use, and features the highest ranked factors. Users of the machine liked the washing results even at low temperature, the fact that they could clean bedding in it, and the lack of noise.

Costco customers gave a delighted five out of five overall. They liked the size of the drum, the quietness of the machine, and the ease of use.

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Sarah Warwick
Freelance Editor

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes – long enough to see fridges become smart, decorating fashions embrace both minimalism and maximalism, and interiors that blur the indoor/outdoor link become a must-have. She loves testing the latest home appliances, revealing the trends in furnishings and fittings for every room, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. It's no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house revamper. For Realhomes.com, Sarah reviews coffee machines and vacuum cleaners, taking them through their paces at home to give us an honest, real life review and comparison of every model.