Don't Fall For This Laundry Appliance Deal — Consumer Reports Names An Affordable Dupe

Premium laundry pairs often offer a slew of user-friendly features, like Wi-Fi and specialty cycle options. A case in point is the LG Signature WM9900HSA washer and its matching dryer (model DLEX9900S). While there's no doubt that this stackable laundry pair is roomy, sleek, and an eye-catching and space-saving addition to a functional laundry room, it's also very spendy. You'll shell out more than $3,500 for the set when it is on sale, and even more when it isn't. That price point is likely to give some shoppers second thoughts.

If you're drawn to the features and functionality of this high-end set, Consumer Reports says to swap this pricey laundry appliance for a more affordable dupe. In the July/August 2026 edition of Consumer Reports magazine, the LG WM4000HWA washer and corresponding dryer (model DLEX4000W) is recommended as the better buy over the brand's afore-mentioned Signature set. According to Consumer Reports, both sets earned very similar results in testing, but the LG WM4000 laundry set is on sale for $1,658 from LG — a savings of nearly $2,000 when compared to the LG Signature set that is on sale for $3,598.

It's true that the LG Signature WM9900 series washer has a more spacious capacity of 5.8 cubic feet compared to 4.5 cubic feet for the LG WM4000 series washer. In real world use, however, Home Depot reviewers praise the spacious drum of the LG WM4000 series, even pointing out that it's large enough to wash king-size blankets. The larger LG Signature WM9900HSA has been described by one reviewer as an "absolute beast" because of its commercial size. That could be a plus for families with very large loads of laundry, but it also means that this washer requires a little extra installation space (it's 2 inches wider and 1 ¾ inches taller). As you would expect, the matching dryers for each laundry pair are sized to match the capacity of the washer. The LG Signature dryer offers 9 cubic feet of capacity, and the LG DLEX4000 series dryer has 7.4 cubic feet of capacity.

Both of these LG washer and dryer sets are equipped with Wi-Fi as well as AI technology to optimize cycle settings based on load size and fabric type — helpful features in your quest to keep your clothes smelling fresh. While the LG Signature series washer has 12 pre-loaded cycles compared to 11 for the WM4000 series, it's a bit of a moot point since both machines allow you to customize and download additional cycles. To boost the fact that you won't be downgrading in terms of washing abilities, reviewers say that the more affordable pick delivers strong cleaning performance. Because the LG WM4000 washer and matching dryer is praised for its reliability and cleaning performance with only a small tradeoff in terms of capacity, it's worth exploring this dupe before spending more on the flashier LG Signature series laundry pair.