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LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD Review | 101 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Capacity:9 kgMaximum spin speed:1200 RPMEnergy efficiency class:AType:self-standingLoading type:front-loading

LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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7.5

Technical score

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7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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.
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8.3

Performance

25%

8.8

Energy efficiency

20%

5.8

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.9

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.
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Technical Specifications of washing machine LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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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8.3

Performance

25%

8.8

Energy efficiency

20%

5.8

Washing programs

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.9

Design

7.5
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
6.5/ 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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LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD has a popularity of 6.5 points, which is higher than 83.8% of washing machines.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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.
Score distribution
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60%

7.5

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40%

3.9

Price

6.5
Capacity
9 kg
Capacity
9 kg
This washing machine holds 9 kg, which is more than 53.7% of washing machines and equal to 24.6% of washing machines.
Drum volume
58 L
Drum volume
58 L
This washing machine has a 58 L drum, which is larger than 41.6% of washing machines and equal to 11.1% 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 10.5% of washing machines and the same as in 83.8% 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 70.6% of washing machines and equal to 22% 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 28.9% of washing machines and equal to 70.6% of washing machines.
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Energy efficiency class
A
Energy efficiency class
A
This washing machine has energy class A, which is better than 45.8% of washing machines and the same as 54.2% of washing machines.
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
44 kWh/100 cycles
Energy consumption per 100 cycles
44 kWh/100 cycles
This washing machine uses 44 kWh/100 cycles, which is lower than 88.8% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Annual energy consumption
96.8 kWh/year
Annual energy consumption
96.8 kWh/year
This washing machine uses 96.8 kWh/year, which is lower than 93.6% of washing machines and equal to 3.6% of washing machines.
Annual energy cost
24.2 £
Annual energy cost
24.2 £
This washing machine has a yearly running cost of £24.2, which is lower than 93.7% of washing machines and equal to 3.4% of washing machines.
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
Water consumption per cycle
50 L
This washing machine uses 50 L of water per cycle, which is higher than 70.5% of washing machines and equal to 13.2% of washing machines.
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N. of washing programs
12
N. of washing programs
12
This washing machine offers 12 wash programmes, which is fewer than 83.4% of washing machines and equal to 7.7% of washing machines.
AI Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Mixed, Synthetics, Hygiene, Delicates, Cotton Turbo, Sports, Quick 14', Duvets, Rinse + Spin.
N. of downloadable programs
0
N. of downloadable programs
0
This washing machine offers 0 downloadable programmes, which is fewer than 9.4% of washing machines and equal to 90.6% of washing machines.
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
N. of washing programs under 1 hour
1
This washing machine has 1 programmes under an hour, which is fewer than 57.7% of washing machines and equal to 42% of washing machines.
Quick 14'
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
Fastest cycle duration
14 min
This washing machine has a fastest cycle of 14 min, which is shorter than 69% of washing machines and equal to 30.4% of washing machines.
ECO cycle duration
228 min
ECO cycle duration
228 min
This washing machine has an ECO cycle of 228 min, which is longer than 59.6% of washing machines and equal to 18.6% of washing machines.
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N. of advanced features
11
N. of advanced features
11
This washing machine has 11 advanced features, which is more than 42.6% of washing machines and equal to 11% of washing machines.
Overflow protection, Foam control system, Unbalanced load detection, Load balancing system, Laundry detection system, Self-cleaning function, Pause & Add, Smart diagnosis function, AI Technology, Extra rinse function, Stain removal function.
Foam control system
yes
Foam control system
yes
This washing machine features a foam control system. 78.9% of washing machines have a foam control system.
Laundry detection system
yes
Laundry detection system
yes
This washing machine has a laundry detection system. 91.6% of washing machines have this feature.
Unbalanced load detection
yes
Unbalanced load detection
yes
This washing machine has unbalanced load detection. 90.7% of washing machines have unbalanced load detection.
Load balancing system
yes
Load balancing system
yes
This washing machine features a load balancing system. 46.1% 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 12.8% of washing machines and the same as the colour in 87.2% 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 3.2% 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 9.3% of washing machines and the same as the design in 90.8% of washing machines.
Display
yes
Display
yes
This washing machine has a display. 95.5% of washing machines have a display.
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Child lock
yes
Child lock
yes
This washing machine has a child lock. 99.6% of washing machines have a child lock.
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LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD vs the average washing machine

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  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 4 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    71 dB vs 75 dB
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI technology.
    AI DD (uses sensors to detect the weight and softness of your laundry, then adjusts wash motions for optimal cleaning, providing 18% more fabric protection)
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 41.4% of washing machines have this feature.
    Smart diagnosis (enables the washing machine to send its diagnostic data directly to the Call Center through your phone when issues occur)
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    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 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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 6.48x more popular
    LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD is more popular than the average washing machine (6.48 vs 1).
    6.48 vs 1
  • 4 dB quieter spinning
    Spin noise level
    71 dB
    This washing machine is quieter on spin than the average washing machine (71 dB vs 75 dB). The average washing machine spins at 75 dB.
    71 dB vs 75 dB
  • 1 kg more capacity
    Capacity
    9 kg
    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 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
  • Better noise class
    Noise emission class
    A
    This washing machine has a better noise class than the average washing machine (A vs B).
    A vs B
  • 7 kWh/100 cycles less energy use
    Energy consumption per 100 cycles
    44 kWh/100 cycles
    This washing machine uses less electricity than the average washing machine (44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles). The average washing machine uses 51 kWh/100 cycles.
    44 kWh/100 cycles vs 51 kWh/100 cycles
  • 17% lower energy use
    Annual energy consumption
    96.8 kWh/year
    This washing machine uses less energy than the average washing machine (96.8 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year). The average washing machine uses 116.6 kWh/year.
    96.8 kWh/year vs 116.6 kWh/year
  • 5 £ lower yearly running cost
    Annual energy cost
    24.2 £
    This washing machine costs less to run than the average washing machine (24.2 £ vs 29.2 £). The average washing machine has a yearly running cost of 29.2 £.
    24.2 £ vs 29.2 £
  • 1 min shorter quickest cycle
    Fastest cycle duration
    14 min
    This washing machine has a shorter fastest cycle than the average washing machine (14 min vs 15 min). The average washing machine's quickest cycle takes 15 min.
    14 min vs 15 min
  • Uses AI technology
    AI technology
    yes
    This washing machine uses an AI technology, the average washing machine does not. 17.4% of washing machines use an AI technology.
    AI DD (uses sensors to detect the weight and softness of your laundry, then adjusts wash motions for optimal cleaning, providing 18% more fabric protection)
  • Has a load balancing system
    Load balancing system
    yes
    This washing machine features a load balancing system, the average washing machine does not. 46.1% of washing machines have this feature.
  • Can self-diagnose its problems
    Smart diagnosis function
    yes
    This washing machine can self-diagnose its problems, the average washing machine cannot. 41.4% of washing machines have this feature.
    Smart diagnosis (enables the washing machine to send its diagnostic data directly to the Call Center through your phone when issues occur)
  • 14.3% lighter
    Weight
    57 kg
    This washing machine is lighter than the average washing machine (57 kg vs 66.5 kg). The average washing machine weighs 66.5 kg.
    57 kg vs 66.5 kg
  • 9 cm shallower
    Depth
    47.5 cm
    This washing machine is shallower than the average washing machine (47.5 cm vs 56.5 cm). The average washing machine is 56.5 cm deep.
    47.5 cm vs 56.5 cm
  • 13.6% smaller volume
    Volume
    242,250 cm³
    This washing machine has a smaller volume than the average washing machine (242250 cm³ vs 280500 cm³). The average washing machine has a volume of 280500 cm³.
    242,250 cm³ vs 280,500 cm³
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    AI Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Mixed, Synthetics, Hygiene, Delicates, Cotton Turbo, Sports, Quick 14', Duvets, Rinse + Spin.
    12 vs 15
  • 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
  • Does not have a steam technology
    Steam technology
    no
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 65.7% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 67.7% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    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
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    19 h
    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
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 2.1x more expensive
    LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD is more expensive than the average washing machine (£880 vs £420).
    £880 vs £420
  • 14.9% worse value for money
    LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD has worse value for money than the average washing machine (6.46 vs 7.4).
    6.46 vs 7.42
  • 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
  • 3 L more water per cycle
    Water consumption per cycle
    50 L
    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
    Annual water consumption
    11,000 L/year
    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
    Annual water cost
    20.9 £
    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 £
  • 3 fewer wash programmes
    N. of washing programs
    12
    This washing machine offers fewer wash programmes than the average washing machine (12 vs 15). The average washing machine offers 15 wash programmes.
    AI Wash, Cotton, Eco 40-60, Mixed, Synthetics, Hygiene, Delicates, Cotton Turbo, Sports, Quick 14', Duvets, Rinse + Spin.
    12 vs 15
  • Does not have a steam technology
    Steam technology
    no
    This washing machine does not feature a steam technology, the average washing machine does. 65.7% of washing machines feature a steam technology.
  • Does not have a fast function
    Fast function
    no
    This washing machine does not have a fast function, the average washing machine does. 50.5% of washing machines have a fast function.
  • Does not have an anti-crease feature
    Anti-crease function
    no
    This washing machine does not have an anti-crease function, the average washing machine has. 67.7% of washing machines include an anti-crease function.
  • Does not have an allergen cycle
    Anti-Allergy cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have an allergen cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 60.7% of washing machines have an allergen cycle.
  • 1 fewer quick programmes
    N. of washing programs under 1 hour
    1
    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.
    Quick 14'
    1 vs 2
  • Does not have a wool cycle
    Wool cycle
    no
    This washing machine does not have a wool cycle, the average washing machine does not have. 95.6% of washing machines have a wool 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
  • 5 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay start
    19 h
    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
  • 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 R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD

  • A 9 kg capacity handles big loads in one go.
  • Energy use of 44 kWh per 100 cycles keeps running costs sensible.
  • The spin is quiet at 71 dB.
  • Self-cleaning keeps the drum fresh between washes.
  • Anti-stain function helps with tough marks.
  • Foam control stops suds from spilling into the machine.

What we don't like about LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD

  • There is no steam, so there is no refresh option for clothes.
  • There is no wool cycle for delicate knits.
  • There is no AquaStop, so a leaking hose is not cut off automatically.
  • There is no Wi-Fi, so the cycle cannot be checked from a phone.
  • There is no anti-vibration design, which matters on an uneven floor.

Verdict

The LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD is a 9 kg washing machine that combines energy efficiency and advanced technology. Its standout feature is the AI DD system, which uses smart sensors to detect the weight and softness of laundry, adjusting washing motions for 18% better fabric protection. The machine boasts low energy consumption of 44 kWh per 100 cycles and quiet operation at 71 dB during spinning. The direct-drive inverter motor and bubble drum design deliver reliable performance and gentle care for fabrics. The intelligent diagnosis system allows for quick troubleshooting through a direct connection to the call centre. Areas for improvement include the limited maximum spin speed of 1200 RPM, the absence of specific programs like Wool and anti-crease functions, and a relatively low number of programs (12). The LG R3 AI DD F2R3S09AIDD is an ideal solution for those seeking an efficient, eco-friendly washing machine with a focus on fabric care and intelligent problem diagnostics.

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