LG Series 3 AI Direct Drive 8kg Washer Dryer 1200rpm W2X5085TLB White Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The LG W2X5085TLB washer dryer offers an 8kg wash load and 5kg drying load in a shallow 475mm-deep freestanding cabinet. AI Direct Drive, TurboWash 360, steam, a 1,200rpm selectable spin setting and ThinQ Wi-Fi give it a strong feature set, while the main compromises are the E-rated combined cycle, 460-minute full-load wash-and-dry time and smaller drying capacity.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Shallow 475mm body helps it fit where standard-depth washer dryers may not
- ✓ 8kg washing capacity suits many everyday household loads
- ✓ AI Direct Drive, 6 Motion DD and TurboWash 360 provide a sophisticated wash system
- ✓ Steam, Allergy Care and Microplastic Care add useful specialist wash options
- ✓ ThinQ Wi-Fi supports remote start, cycle monitoring, energy monitoring and downloadable cycles
- ✓ Stainless-steel drum, tempered-glass door and 63kg build give it a solid specification
Worth considering
- The complete wash-and-dry cycle is E-rated and uses 326kWh per 100 cycles, substantially less efficient than its A-rated wash-only cycle
- The 5kg drying capacity is 3kg lower than the 8kg wash capacity, so a full wash load cannot be dried in one go
- The full-load wash-and-dry programme is listed at 460 minutes, making it a long option for regular combined cycles
- There is no standalone Quick Wash programme in LG's detailed specification; the faster alternatives are TurboWash 39 and Quick Wash+Dry
Key Specifications
- Steam
- Yes
- Child lock
- Yes
- Drum light
- Yes
- Water feed
- Cold only
- Delay timer
- 3 to 19 hours
- ThinQ Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Dry capacity
- 5kg
- TurboWash 360
- Yes
- Wash capacity
- 8kg
- Product weight
- 63kg
- Energy monitoring
- Yes
- Controls and display
- Dial plus full-touch buttons and LED display
- Maximum spin setting
- 1,200rpm selectable maximum
- Stainless-steel drum
- Yes
- Drive and wash system
- AI Direct Drive and 6 Motion DD
- Wash water consumption
- 48 litres per cycle
- Wash energy consumption
- 40kWh per 100 cycles
- Manufacturer product code
- W2X5085TLB
- Spin and drying noise level
- 71dB
- Product dimensions, W x H x D
- 600 x 850 x 475mm
- Wash-and-dry water consumption
- 80 litres per cycle
- Full-load wash-and-dry duration
- 460 minutes
- Wash-and-dry energy consumption
- 326kWh per 100 cycles
- Full-load Eco 40-60 wash duration
- 218 minutes
- Remote start and cycle monitoring
- Yes
- Depth with door open at 90 degrees
- 1,015mm
- Energy efficiency class, wash only
- A
- Energy efficiency class, wash and dry
- E
- Rated maximum spin speed on product fiche
- 1,160rpm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Small-to-medium households needing an all-in-one washer dryer for a shallow laundry space.
- ✓ Connected-home users who want remote start, cycle monitoring, energy monitoring and downloadable cycles through Wi-Fi.
- ✓ Homes that mainly need strong washing performance and only occasional drying, rather than economical full-load drying every time.
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The detailed LG specification does not list a standalone Quick Wash programme; it lists TurboWash 39 and Quick Wash+Dry instead.
Shallow design with useful everyday capacity
The LG W2X5085TLB washer dryer combines an 8kg wash capacity with a 5kg drying capacity in a 475mm-deep cabinet, making it notably easier to accommodate in a restricted-depth laundry space than many full-size washer dryers.
The 5kg drying limit is important in daily use: a full 8kg wash load cannot be transferred straight into a complete drying cycle without removing some items first. The machine is freestanding and has adjustable levelling feet, while the installation guidance calls for additional clearance behind and at the sides.
Strong washing specification
The LG W2X5085TLB washer dryer has AI Direct Drive, 6 Motion DD, load sensing, a stainless-steel drum and TurboWash 360. These features give it a more sophisticated wash system than a basic combination appliance, with automatic adjustment intended to match the wash action to the load.
Steam, Allergy Care, Microplastic Care, Mixed Fabric, Wool and Easy Care programmes add useful flexibility. TurboWash 39 is designed for a faster wash of suitable loads, although the exact specification does not list a standalone Quick Wash programme.
Drying performance and energy use
The washing-only cycle carries an A energy class and uses 40kWh per 100 cycles on the stated Eco 40-60 test programme. However, the complete wash-and-dry cycle is E-rated, using 326kWh per 100 cycles and 80 litres of water per cycle.
The full-load combined programme is listed at 460 minutes, or 7 hours 40 minutes. That makes the LG W2X5085TLB washer dryer convenient for unattended washing and drying, but less attractive for shoppers who regularly need quick turnaround or want to minimise the energy used for drying.
Convenient controls and connected features
The control panel combines a programme dial with full-touch buttons and an LED display. A 3-to-19-hour delay timer, child lock, drum light, pre-wash, extra rinse and remote start provide useful day-to-day control.
LG ThinQ Wi-Fi adds cycle monitoring, energy monitoring, Smart Diagnosis, downloadable cycles and Smart Pairing. The connected functions are a genuine strength, although they depend on a suitable home Wi-Fi connection and smartphone setup.
Noise, spin and installation considerations
The selectable maximum spin setting is 1,200rpm, while the product fiche records 1,160rpm as the rated maximum spin speed for the labelled cycle. Spin performance is rated B, with 53.9% residual moisture, which is a solid specification for a washer dryer.
LG lists a 71dB sound-power level for spinning and drying. The appliance also weighs 63kg, so careful positioning, levelling and adequate rear clearance are important, especially on suspended or wooden flooring.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.