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LG F20F12WST review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£960Capacity:20 kgMaximum spin speed:1000 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

LG F20F12WST Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

LG F20F12WST
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, ratings from across the web and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 70%, User score 25%, List score 5%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Technical score

25%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

5%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of washing machines
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

3.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

6.8

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 67%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 5% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • lg-f20f12wst
lg-f20f12wst
Best prices
    N/A~ £960
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Ranked #689 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine LG F20F12WST

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 70% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

6.8

Performance

25%

6.8

Energy efficiency

20%

7.8

Washing programs

20%

8.5

Features

10%

6.8

Design

7.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the washing machine's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a washing machine with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

3.3

Price

6.2
Capacity
20 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 20 kg, which is more than 99.8% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Drum volume
142 L
Market range: <43 L – >70 L
This washing machine has a 142 L drum, which is larger than 99.7% of washing machines and equal to 0.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
This washing machine has spin-drying class B, which is more efficient than in 10% of washing machines and the same as in 83.5% of washing machines.
Maximum spin speed
1,000 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,000 RPM, which is slower than 94.4% of washing machines and equal to 5.5% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
Market range: <400 RPM – >800 RPM
This washing machine has a minimum spin of 400 RPM, which is lower than 27.9% of washing machines and equal to 71.1% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 38.3% of washing machines and the same as 61.7% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
56 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 56 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 67.7% of washing machines and equal to 2.2% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
?
Annual energy cost
?
Water consumption per cycle
61 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 61 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 98.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.1% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
12
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 83% of washing machines and equal to 6.9% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
?
Fastest cycle duration
39 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 39 min, which is longer than 98.4% of washing machines and equal to 0.7% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
240 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 240 min, which is longer than 92.7% of washing machines and equal to 6.7% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
?
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
?
Load balancing system
?
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Color
white
This washing machine comes in white, which is more conventional than the colour in 14% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 86% of washing machines.
Type
self-standing
This washing machine is self-standing, which is more flexible to place than the type in 3.3% of washing machines and the same as the type in 96.8% of washing machines.
Loading type
front-loading
This washing machine is front-loading, which is more practical than the design in 9% of washing machines and the same as the design in 91% of washing machines.
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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LG F20F12WST vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • 12 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (20 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    20 kg vs 8 kg
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • 84 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (142 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    142 L vs 58 L
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Has an interior light
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • Supports smart pairing
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 12 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (20 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    20 kg vs 8 kg
  • 84 L more drum space
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (142 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    142 L vs 58 L
  • Has a night/silent option
    This washing machine has a Night/Silent function, which the average washing machine does not have. 26.9% of washing machines include a Night/Silent option.
  • Baby-care cycle
    This washing machine has a special cycle for baby's clothes, the average washing machine does not have. 46.5% of washing machines have such cycle.
  • Has Wi-Fi
    This washing machine has Wi-Fi, the average washing machine does not. 28.3% of washing machines have Wi-Fi.
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Includes a water jets system
    This washing machine has a water jets system, the average washing machine does not. 20% of washing machines feature a water jets system.
  • Supports smart pairing
    This washing machine supports smart pairing, while the average washing machine does not. 6.6% of washing machines offer this.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 45.3% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Shows consumption statistics
    This washing machine can shows its consumption statistics in the app, the average washing machine cannot. 35.7% of washing machines can do this.
  • Has an interior light
    This washing machine has an interior light, the average washing machine does not have. 10.8% of washing machines have an interior light.
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • 14 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (61 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    61 L vs 47 L
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (19 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    19 h vs 24 h
  • 22 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (240 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    240 min vs 218 min
  • 24 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (39 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    39 min vs 15 min
  • 2.34x more expensive
    LG F20F12WST is more expensive than the average washing machine (£960 vs £410).
    £960 vs £410
  • 22.6% worse value for money
    LG F20F12WST has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.25 vs 7.7).
    6.25 vs 7.66
  • 400 RPM lower spin speed
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1000 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,000 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 6 dB louder spinning
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (80 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    80 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse noise class
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • 14 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (61 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    61 L vs 47 L
  • 6 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    56 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    12 vs 15
  • 24 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (39 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    39 min vs 15 min
  • 22 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (240 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    240 min vs 218 min
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (19 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    19 h vs 24 h
  • More basic extra feature
    This washing machine offers a less advanced extra feature than the average washing machine (Tub Clean Coach vs EEBUS-based energy management system).
    Tub Clean Coach vs EEBUS-based energy management system
  • 2.05x larger volume
    This washing machine has a larger volume than the average washing machine (575190 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    575,190 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 40.3% heavier
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (94 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    94 kg vs 67 kg
  • 26.5 cm deeper
    This washing machine is deeper than the average washing machine (83 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    83 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 10.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (70 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    70 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • 14 cm higher height
    This washing machine is taller than the average washing machine (99 cm vs 85 cm). The average washing machine is 85 cm tall.
    99 cm vs 85 cm

Third-party reviews

What we like about LG F20F12WST

  • A 20 kg capacity takes bedding and large loads in one go.
  • The 142 L drum has room for rugs and bulky duvets.
  • The Night/Silent option keeps noise down in the evening.
  • AI technology picks settings for each load.
  • Water jets spread water through the load.
  • Wi-Fi and Smart Pairing let you set it from a phone.

What we don't like about LG F20F12WST

  • At 94 kg it is very hard to move.
  • It is 99 cm tall and 83 cm deep, so it needs a fixed spot on the floor.
  • The spin is 80 dB, loud enough to notice from another room.
  • Spin speed tops out at 1000 RPM, so clothes come out damper.
  • Water use of 61 L per cycle adds up across many loads.

Verdict

For a household that washes duvets, rugs and sports kit in bulk, the LG F20F12WST gives plenty of room. Its 20 kg capacity and 142 L drum take bedding for a big family in one go. The Night/Silent option keeps noise down at night, though the spin is still 80 dB. AI technology adjusts the wash, water jets spread water through the load, and Wi-Fi with Smart Pairing lets you set it from a phone. The trade-offs are size and noise. It weighs 94 kg, stands 99 cm tall, and uses 61 L of water per cycle. Spin tops out at 1000 RPM, and the ECO cycle runs for 240 min. It suits a family with big loads and room to spare, not a small flat.

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