--- title: "lg washing machine — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (64/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/appliances/lg-washing-machine" last_updated: "2026-07-10T04:33:50.918Z" locale: en meta: description: "lg washing machine shows low returns (0.2%), but a small market ($762K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "lg washing machine shows low returns (0.2%), but a small market ($762K/yr) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "lg washing machine — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (64/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **lg washing machine** **Worth a look****64/100 ** lg washing machine shows low returns (0.2%), but a small market ($762K/yr) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$762K** **Growth (1y)** **+192.1%** **Products** **57** **Brands** **23** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **85** **Price range** **$6.28–$5242.87** **Returns** **0.2%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Worth a look** Scores 64/100 — above our 62-point bar, but a launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) failed. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **29** ×0.30 Growth **76** ×0.30 Competition **84** ×0.20 Quality gap **62** ×0.10 Returns **98** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 48 weeks — +192.1% year over year. 8K4KSpike '25Black Friday '25Aug '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26May '26 ## **Competition** - LG43% - Kenmore24% - Samsung7% - Profile7% - GE2% - Aloewxxr2% - Other (17 brands)15% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (31% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 23 brands and 85 sellers compete here. **Brands** **23 **▲rising was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **85** **Top 5 brand share** **83%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![LG WM3400CW 4.5cuft Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency LoDecibel Quiet Operation 6Motion Technology White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o8ulFPBuL.jpg) [**LG WM3400CW 4.5cuft Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency LoDecibel Quiet Operation 6Motion Technology White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BHKTQYP) LG$731.084.1★229%▲rising 2 ![Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21pCNsjw2+L.jpg) [**Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFDRL7Q7) Kenmore$678.764.3★2316%▼falling 3 ![LG 24 in. Wide 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Stackable Front-Load Washer White Steam Cleaning AI Fabric Sensor Smart Pairing Compatible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21laBBvtSfL.jpg) [**LG 24 in. Wide 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Stackable Front-Load Washer White Steam Cleaning AI Fabric Sensor Smart Pairing Compatible**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ2B34HH) LG$1121.635.0★16%▲rising 4 ![LG WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA 5.0 Cu. Ft. Mega Capacity Smart wi-fi Enabled Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LD3KdI+QL.jpg) [**LG WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA 5.0 Cu. Ft. Mega Capacity Smart wi-fi Enabled Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PMDPZP2) LG$1175.404.3★245%—flat 5 ![Kenmore 4.4 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21pCNsjw2+L.jpg) [**Kenmore 4.4 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFF4K5MJ) Kenmore$689.444.4★895%▼falling 6 ![Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - Metallic Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LyNyzKWML.jpg) [**Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - Metallic Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFDPGYP3) Kenmore$938.234.2★1005%▼falling 7 ![GE PROFILE 28 Inch Smart Front Load Washer with 4.8 cu. ft. Capacity in White GFW550SSNWW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qx2xSMWdL.jpg) [**GE PROFILE 28 Inch Smart Front Load Washer with 4.8 cu. ft. Capacity in White GFW550SSNWW**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H295YZ) Profile$769.954.5★214%▲rising 8 ![LG 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer in Matte Black with Impeller eZDispense and Faucet Water and LCD Digital Dial Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DfLHCG+PL.jpg) [**LG 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer in Matte Black with Impeller eZDispense and Faucet Water and LCD Digital Dial Control**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWVGS1M2) LG$1056.115.0★34%▲rising 9 ![Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lse6qslkL.jpg) [**Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFF3RZDB) Kenmore$899.054.2★1004%▼falling 10 ![LG 5.2 cu. Ft Stackable Smart Front Load Washer in Black Steel with Steam & Turbowash Technology](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FREwkrZvL.jpg) [**LG 5.2 cu. Ft Stackable Smart Front Load Washer in Black Steel with Steam & Turbowash Technology**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ7QZMPS) LG$1252.474.6★213%▼falling 11 ![LG WT8400CW 5.5 Cu. Ft. White Mega Capacity Smart Top Load Washer w/EasyUnload](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21PmEbftnlL.jpg) [**LG WT8400CW 5.5 Cu. Ft. White Mega Capacity Smart Top Load Washer w/EasyUnload**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDXYZT2R) LG$838.915.0★53%▲rising 12 ![Kenmore 4.1 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela and Express Wash - LED - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21nzOIcQdYL.jpg) [**Kenmore 4.1 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela and Express Wash - LED - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJGF7XR1) Kenmore$544.764.7★213%▲rising 13 ![Samsung 4.5 cu. ft. Large Capacity Smart Front Load Washer with Super Speed Wash White WF45B6300AW/US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hNc8CAK4L.jpg) [**Samsung 4.5 cu. ft. Large Capacity Smart Front Load Washer with Super Speed Wash White WF45B6300AW/US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9LLWH3) Samsung$736.503.8★33%▲rising 14 ![LG WM4000HBA 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency Laundry Machine with Wi-Fi Connectivity Black Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41y2+P6GTNL.jpg) [**LG WM4000HBA 4.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency Laundry Machine with Wi-Fi Connectivity Black Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PMJ7BJF) LG$896.804.3★342%▼falling 15 ![LG 4.3 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Top Load Washer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21bNCZbsDDL.jpg) [**LG 4.3 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Top Load Washer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR1DXMRR) LG$541.284.7★82%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 57 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 57 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![LG WM3400CW 4.5cuft Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency LoDecibel Quiet Operation 6Motion Technology White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o8ulFPBuL.jpg)**LG WM3400CW 4.5cuft Front-Load Washer High-Efficiency LoDecibel Quiet Operation 6Motion Technology White** LG**$731.08**4.1★22 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BHKTQYP) [![Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21pCNsjw2+L.jpg)**Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Impeller for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White** Kenmore**$678.76**4.3★231 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFDRL7Q7) [![LG 24 in. Wide 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Stackable Front-Load Washer White Steam Cleaning AI Fabric Sensor Smart Pairing Compatible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21laBBvtSfL.jpg)**LG 24 in. Wide 2.4 Cu. Ft. Compact Stackable Front-Load Washer White Steam Cleaning AI Fabric Sensor Smart Pairing Compatible** LG**$1121.63**5.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ2B34HH) [![LG WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA 5.0 Cu. Ft. Mega Capacity Smart wi-fi Enabled Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LD3KdI+QL.jpg)**LG WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA / WM4200HBA 5.0 Cu. Ft. Mega Capacity Smart wi-fi Enabled Front Load Washer with TurboWash 360 and Built-in Intelligence** LG**$1175.40**4.3★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PMDPZP2) [![Kenmore 4.4 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21pCNsjw2+L.jpg)**Kenmore 4.4 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Triple Action Agitator for Tough Dirt & Stains - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash & Express Wash - LED - White** Kenmore**$689.44**4.4★89 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFF4K5MJ) [![Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - Metallic Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LyNyzKWML.jpg)**Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment - Reduce Laundry Time with Accela Wash - LED - ENERGY STAR Certified - Metallic Silver** Kenmore**$938.23**4.2★100 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFDPGYP3) [![GE PROFILE 28 Inch Smart Front Load Washer with 4.8 cu. ft. Capacity in White GFW550SSNWW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qx2xSMWdL.jpg)**GE PROFILE 28 Inch Smart Front Load Washer with 4.8 cu. ft. Capacity in White GFW550SSNWW** Profile**$769.95**4.5★21 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086H295YZ) [![LG 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer in Matte Black with Impeller eZDispense and Faucet Water and LCD Digital Dial Control](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DfLHCG+PL.jpg)**LG 5.5 cu. ft. Smart Top Load Washer in Matte Black with Impeller eZDispense and Faucet Water and LCD Digital Dial Control** LG**$1056.11**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWVGS1M2) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Cleaning**23% *“Cleans great”* **Smell**15% *“Smells Fresh”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Great Product, Great Company”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Ease of use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“Exactly as pictured”* **Efficiency**7% *“Theyre very effective”* **Value For Money**6% *“Good value for money”* **Washability**5% *“Gets the washer nice & clean”* **Noise Level**1% *“not too noisy compared to others”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**1% *“The tub did look shiny bright”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Smell**20% *“the scent is overpowering”* **Functionality-Overall**15% *“Not effective”* **Ease Of Cleaning**14% *“Not very good cleaning”* **Value For Money**6% *“Too expensive”* **Washability**3% *“Didnt do anything for my washer”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Poor quality”* **Durability**3% *“then Broke inside”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“A bit misleading”* **Stain Resistance**2% *“Caused brown gunk on clothes”* **Size-Overall**2% *“It's really big”* #### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money15% - Functionality-Overall13% - Cleaning Modes12% - Size-Overall10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Defective Material/Parts7% - Leak-Proof7% - Smell6% - Wet Cleaning3% - Compatibility-Overall3%