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LG M3 F2WM308S0E Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370Capacity:8 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:BType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

LG M3 F2WM308S0E Review: Compare 101 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Washing machines category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the washing machine's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best washing machines on the market.
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7.3

Technical score

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7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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25%

7.1

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

6.2

Features

10%

7.1

Design

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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine LG M3 F2WM308S0E

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the washing machine's technical performance, covering five key areas: performance, energy efficiency, washing programs, features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare washing machines based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance

25%

7.6

Energy efficiency

20%

8.2

Washing programs

20%

6.2

Features

10%

7.1

Design

7.3
Review score
Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Too few models in this category have enough reviews yet, so reviews are shown but do not count in the overall score.
Score distribution
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the washing machine.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
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Popularity:
LG M3 F2WM308S0E has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of washing machines.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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.
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60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

7.5
Capacity
8 kg
Capacity
8 kg
This washing machine holds 8 kg, which is more than 27.2% of washing machines and equal to 26.3% of washing machines.
Drum volume
61 L
Drum volume
61 L
This washing machine has a 61 L drum, which is larger than 54.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.2% of washing machines.
Spin-drying efficiency class
B
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
1,200 RPM
Maximum spin speed
1,200 RPM
This washing machine spins at 1,200 RPM, which is slower than 71.1% of washing machines and equal to 22.3% of washing machines.
Minimum spin speed
400 RPM
Minimum spin speed
400 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
B
Energy efficiency class
B
This washing machine has energy class B, which is worse than 61.8% of washing machines and the same as 11.9% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
55 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
55 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 55 kWh/100 cycles, which is higher than 64.5% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
121 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 121 kWh/year, which is higher than 60.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.1% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
30.3 £
Annual energy cost
30.3 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £30.3, which is higher than 60.4% of washing machines and equal to 3% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
Water consumption per cycle
48 L
This washing machine uses 48 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 54% of washing machines and equal to 13% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
15
N. of washing programs
15
This washing machine offers 15 wash programmes, which is more than 39.5% of washing machines and equal to 36.8% of washing machines.
Cotton, Eco 40-60, Prewash + Cotton, Cotton 20°C, Colours, Wool, Rinse, Allergy Care, Spin + Drain, Hand Wash, Synthetics, Duvets, Jeans/Special Dark, Quick 60, Quick 12.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 10.3% of washing machines and equal to 89.7% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
2
This washing machine has 2 programmes under an hour, which is more than 41.7% of washing machines and equal to 36.5% of washing machines.
Quick 12, Quick 60
Fastest cycle duration
12 min
Fastest cycle duration
12 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 12 min, which is shorter than 99.5% of washing machines and equal to 0.4% of washing machines.
Fast 12' (washes up to 2 kg of lightly soiled cotton or linen at 30°C in 12 minutes) and Fast 60' (washes up to 4 kg at temperatures up to 60°C in about an hour)
ECO cycle duration
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 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
12
N. of advanced features
12
This washing machine has 12 advanced features, which is more than 53.8% of washing machines and equal to 6.4% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Energy saving mode, Eco indicator, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Quick function.
Foam control system
yes
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
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 92.7% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 91.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
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
white
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
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
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
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 96.2% of washing machines have a display.
Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.7% of washing machines have a child lock.
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LG M3 F2WM308S0E vs the average washing machine

246810TotalPerformanceEnergy efficiencyWashing programsFeaturesDesign
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
    Save+ mode (slightly extends the wash program duration but uses less energy and water for the wash cycle)
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    ECO indicator
    yes
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
    Energy/Water Efficiency Bar (displays energy and water consumption visually - longer bar indicates higher consumption)
  • 3 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    12 min
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (12 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    Fast 12' (washes up to 2 kg of lightly soiled cotton or linen at 30°C in 12 minutes) and Fast 60' (washes up to 4 kg at temperatures up to 60°C in about an hour)
    12 min vs 15 min
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • 1 more advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    12
    This washing machine has more advanced features than the average washing machine (12 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Energy saving mode, Eco indicator, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Quick function.
    12 vs 11
  • 1 more spin speeds
    N. of spin speeds
    5
    This washing machine has more spin speeds than the average washing machine (5 vs 4). The average washing machine has 4 spin speeds.
    400, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200 RPM
    5 vs 4
  • 3 L more drum space
    Drum volume
    61 L
    This washing machine has a roomier drum than the average washing machine (61 L vs 58 L). The average washing machine has a drum of 58 L.
    61 L vs 58 L
  • 3 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    12 min
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (12 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    Fast 12' (washes up to 2 kg of lightly soiled cotton or linen at 30°C in 12 minutes) and Fast 60' (washes up to 4 kg at temperatures up to 60°C in about an hour)
    12 min vs 15 min
  • Colors cycle
    Colors cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a Colors cycle, which the average washing machine does not offer. 38.2% of washing machines include a Colors cycle.
  • Jeans cycle
    Jeans cycle
    yes
    This washing machine has a cycle for jeans, the average washing machine does not have. 49.7% of washing machines have a jeans cycle.
  • Has an energy-saving mode
    Energy saving mode
    yes
    This washing machine includes an energy-saving mode, the average washing machine does not. 18.6% of washing machines come with an energy-saving mode.
    Save+ mode (slightly extends the wash program duration but uses less energy and water for the wash cycle)
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.8% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Has an ECO indicator
    ECO indicator
    yes
    This washing machine displays an ECO indicator, which the average washing machine lacks. 10.5% of washing machines have an ECO indicator.
    Energy/Water Efficiency Bar (displays energy and water consumption visually - longer bar indicates higher consumption)
  • 1 more advanced features
    N. of advanced features
    12
    This washing machine has more advanced features than the average washing machine (12 vs 11). The average washing machine has 11 advanced features.
    Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Energy saving mode, Eco indicator, Steam technology, Anti-crease function, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function, Quick function.
    12 vs 11
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    55 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    Pause and add
    no
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 88.2% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    Gentle cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • 200 RPM lower spin speed
    Maximum spin speed
    1,200 RPM
    This washing machine spins slower than the average washing machine (1200 RPM vs 1400 RPM). The average washing machine spins at 1400 RPM.
    1,200 RPM vs 1,400 RPM
  • 4 dB louder spinning
    Spin noise level
    78 dB
    This washing machine is louder on spin than the average washing machine (78 dB vs 74 dB). The average washing machine spins at 74 dB.
    78 dB vs 74 dB
  • Worse noise class
    Noise emission class
    C
    This washing machine has a worse noise class than the average washing machine (C vs B).
    C vs B
  • Worse energy grade
    Energy efficiency class
    B
    This washing machine has a worse energy class than the average washing machine (B vs A).
    B vs A
  • 5 kWh/100 cycles more energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    55 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses more electricity than the average washing machine (55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 50 kWh/100 cycles.
    55 kWh/100 cycles vs 50 kWh/100 cycles
  • 1 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    48 L
    This washing machine uses more water per cycle than the average washing machine (48 L vs 47 L). The average washing machine uses 47 L of water per cycle.
    48 L vs 47 L
  • Does not have an outdoor/sport cycle
    Outdoor/Sport cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a special cycle for outdoor/sport clothes, while the average washing machine does. 72.9% of washing machines have such a cycle.
  • Does not have a gentle cycle
    Gentle cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a Gentle cycle, while the average washing machine has it. 87.3% of washing machines have a Gentle cycle.
  • 10 min longer eco cycle
    ECO cycle duration
    228 min
    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
  • No self-cleaning cycle
    Self-cleaning function
    no
    This washing machine is not self-cleaning, the average washing machine is. 73.8% of washing machines are self-cleaning.
  • Does not have a pause-and-add feature
    Pause and add
    no
    This washing machine does not have a Pause & Add feature, the average washing machine does. 88.2% of washing machines have a Pause & Add feature.
  • 1 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    23 h
    This washing machine can delay its start for less time than the average washing machine (23 h vs 24 h). The average washing machine can delay its start by up to 24 h.
    23 h vs 24 h
  • 10.4% heavier
    Weight
    74 kg
    This washing machine is heavier than the average washing machine (74 kg vs 67 kg). The average washing machine weighs 67 kg.
    74 kg vs 67 kg
  • 0.2 cm wider
    Width
    60 cm
    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

Third-party reviews

What we like about LG M3 F2WM308S0E

  • The fastest cycle takes 12 min for a quick refresh.
  • Steam helps refresh clothes between washes.
  • An anti-stain function and pre-wash cycle help with marks.
  • The 8 kg capacity covers a weekly wash for two or three people.
  • Load balancing helps the drum run evenly.
  • The energy class is B, so running costs are moderate.

What we don't like about LG M3 F2WM308S0E

  • The spin is loud at 78 dB.
  • At 74 kg it is heavy to move.
  • There is no gentle cycle for delicate fabrics.
  • There is no outdoor or sport cycle.
  • There is no self-cleaning function.

Verdict

Crafted to deliver dependable everyday washing performance with comprehensive fabric care, the LG M3 F2WM308S0E front-loading washing machine accommodates an 8 kg laundry capacity within a spacious 61-litre drum spinning at 1200 RPM. Driven by an energy-efficient inverter motor, the appliance operates in energy Class B, consuming 55 kWh per hundred cycles and 48 litres of water. The unit features fifteen wash programs, highlighted by an ultra-fast 12-minute quick cycle for lightly worn garments and integrated steam technology that neutralizes bacteria and diminishes stubborn creases. Household convenience is further supported by an Anti-Crease tumbling phase, dedicated stain removal options, and extra rinse settings for delicate skin. Practical trade-offs include a maximum spin rate capped at 1200 RPM, spin acoustics reaching 78 dB in noise Class C, no Pause & Add reload, manual detergent measuring, and no smart Wi-Fi.

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