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LG F4A1009NDK review: 101 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1400 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

LG F4A1009NDK Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

LG F4A1009NDK
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Technical score

25%

7.7

User score

5%

?

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

▼Worse than 58% of washing machines
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

▲Better than 58%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

6.6

Washing programs

20%

7.2

Features

10%

7.5

Design

▼Worse than 52%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 82% of models

7.7

Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Rating

20%

7.4

Popularity

▼Worse than 82%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
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Ranked #242 of 903 models in Washing machines (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of washing machine LG F4A1009NDK

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance

25%

8.4

Energy efficiency

20%

6.6

Washing programs

20%

7.2

Features

10%

7.5

Design

7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.8
Capacity
9 kg
Market range: <6.5 kg – >10.5 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.6% of washing machines and equal to 23.9% of washing machines.
Drum volume
?
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
1,400 RPM
Market range: <1.2k RPM – >1.4k RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,400 RPM, which is faster than 31.2% of washing machines and equal to 63.8% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
?
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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
49 kWh/100 cycles
Market range: <44 kWh/100 cycles – >73 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 49 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 50.7% of washing machines and equal to 12.7% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
107.8 kWh/year
Market range: <101.2 kWh/year – >167.2 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 107.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 55.1% of washing machines and equal to 12% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
26.9 £
Market range: <25.3 £ – >41.8 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £26.9, which is lower than 64.8% of washing machines and equal to 2.6% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Market range: <41 L – >52 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 69.6% of washing machines and equal to 13.5% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
8
Market range: <12 – >16
This washing machine offers 8 wash programmes, which is fewer than 97.7% of washing machines and equal to 0.8% of washing machines.
N. of downloadable programs
?
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 58.5% of washing machines and equal to 41.2% of washing machines.
Fastest cycle duration
30 min
Market range: <14 min – >30 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 30 min, which is longer than 83.7% of washing machines and equal to 14.5% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
Market range: <198 min – >239 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.2% of washing machines and equal to 18.2% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
?
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 79.1% of washing machines have a 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
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.8% of washing machines have a load balancing system.
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Color
silver
This washing machine comes in silver, which is less conventional than the colour in 91.2% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 2.3% 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 F4A1009NDK vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    61 kg vs 67 kg
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 kg more capacity
    This washing machine holds more laundry than the average washing machine (9 kg vs 8 kg). The average washing machine holds 8 kg.
    9 kg vs 8 kg
  • 1 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    49 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Uses AI technology
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 18% of washing machines use an AI technology.
  • Has a load balancing system
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • 9% lighter
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (61 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    61 kg vs 67 kg
  • 7 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (8 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    8 vs 15
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Rating

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (silver vs white).
    silver vs white
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models

    7.7

    Mark 8.2 is below the typical mark 8.4 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Rating

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    7.7 vs 8.2
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (50 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    50 L vs 47 L
  • 6.4% higher yearly water use
    This washing machine uses more water per year than the average washing machine (11000 L/year vs 10340 L/year). The average washing machine uses 10340 L/year of water a year.
    11,000 L/year vs 10,340 L/year
  • 1.25 £ higher yearly water cost
    This washing machine costs more for water than the average washing machine (20.9 £ vs 19.6 £). The average washing machine has a yearly water cost of 19.646 £.
    20.9 £ vs 19.646 £
  • 7 fewer wash programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (8 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    8 vs 15
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    This washing machine offers fewer quick programmes than the average washing machine (1 vs 2). The average washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour.
    1 vs 2
  • 15 min longer quickest cycle
    This washing machine has a longer fastest cycle than the average washing machine (30 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    30 min vs 15 min
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    This washing machine has a longer ECO cycle than the average washing machine (228 min vs 218 min). The average washing machine's ECO cycle takes 218 min.
    228 min vs 218 min
  • 0.2 cm wider
    This washing machine is wider than the average washing machine (60 cm vs 59.8 cm). The average washing machine is 59.8 cm wide.
    60 cm vs 59.8 cm
  • More unusual colour
    This washing machine comes in a less conventional colour than the average washing machine (silver vs white).
    silver vs white

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
lacasasibarita.es
✓ explicit
25/09/2025
Hands-on test · Compact 9kg washer
Verdict
The LG F4A1009NDK is a compact 49cm-deep washer that handles a family's load in one go, with a steam cycle for allergy sufferers, but it has no app.

Third-party reviews

What we like about LG F4A1009NDK

  • A 9 kg drum takes a family's full load in one go.
  • A 55 cm depth fits a small flat.
  • The steam cycle freshens clothes and suits sensitive skin.
  • Small drum holes are gentle on clothes and lingerie.
  • The self-cleaning function keeps the drum fresh.
  • A time remaining indicator shows how long is left.

What we don't like about LG F4A1009NDK

  • There is no Wi-Fi or app control.
  • Only eight programmes means few special settings.
  • The 30 min fastest cycle suits only lightly soiled clothes.
  • Very large duvets will not fit in the drum.
  • The 228 min eco cycle is long.

Verdict

Nine kilos of capacity in a body only 55 cm deep is the main draw of the LG F4A1009NDK. That makes it a good fit for a small flat where floor space is tight. The drum takes a family's sheets and clothes in one load, and at 61 kg it is easy to shift when cleaning behind it. Steam is built in for freshening, and a self-cleaning function helps keep the drum clean. The downside is the 30 min fastest cycle, which only suits lightly soiled clothes, like a quick wash after the gym. Eight programmes cover the basics, but there are few special settings. There is no Wi-Fi or app control, and very large duvets will not fit inside. It suits a small household that does lots of everyday laundry and does not need connected features.

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