Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Washing Machines (2026)
The cheapest washing machines is Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer at $855. Best by the numbers — Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer (lowest price), Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash (newest). This page compares 8 washing machines across 8 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
8 washing machines compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer at $855 (Regular retail price per Best Buy and multiple retailers (~$854.99)).
- Typical price: from $855, median $1274, up to $1649 — across 8 priced.
- Tracked: 8 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: type, capacity cu ft, max spin rpm, steam, smart wifi, energy star.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer ($855)
- Newest: Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash (2022)
- Highest capacity cu ft: Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash (5.3 capacity cu ft)
Comparison
| # | Washing Machine | Price | type | capacity cu ft | max spin rpm | steam | smart wifi | energy star | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer | $855 | front_load | 4.5 | 1160 | true | false | true | whirlpool.com |
| 2 | LG WM4000HWA TurboWash 360 Front Load Washer | $1199 | front_load | 4.5 | 1300 | true | true | true | lg.com |
| 3 | Bosch 300 Series Compact Front Load Washer WGA12400UC | $1249 | front_load | 2.2 | 1400 | false | false | true | bosch-home.com |
| 4 | Electrolux 600 Series ELFW7637AW Front Load Washer with Perfect Steam | $1249 | front_load | 4.5 | 1300 | true | false | true | electrolux.com |
| 5 | Maytag Smart Pet Pro Front Load Washer MFW7020RF | $1299 | front_load | 5 | 1150 | true | true | true | maytag.com |
| 6 | GE Profile PFW870SSVWW 5.3 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer | $1349 | front_load | 5.3 | 1300 | true | true | true | geappliances.com |
| 7 | Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash | $1549 | front_load | 5.3 | 1200 | true | true | true | samsung.com |
| 8 | Speed Queen TR7 Ultra-Quiet Top Load Washer | $1649 | top_load | 3.2 | 820 | false | false | false | speedqueen.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest washing machines?
Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer is the cheapest at $855 (Regular retail price per Best Buy and multiple retailers (~$854.99)), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does washing machines cost?
Across the 8 washing machines with a published price, the median is $1274, ranging from $855 to $1649, as of 2026-06-15.
Which washing machines is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer ($855). Newest: Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash (2022). Highest capacity cu ft: Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with AI OptiWash (5.3 capacity cu ft).
How many washing machines are compared here?
8 washing machines across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Roster of eight real, US-market washing machine lines (2020-2024) independently re-verified against official manufacturer pages (LG USA, Samsung US, Whirlpool, Maytag, Speed Queen, Bosch US, GE Appliances, Electrolux) and reputable retailers (Lowe's, Home Depot, Best Buy, Abt, AJ Madison, Town Appliance, US Appliance, Warner's Stellian, Designer Appliances, Homery). Capacity is US DOE-rated cubic feet; max_spin_rpm is the published maximum per spec sheet; booleans are true only when explicitly confirmed, false when explicitly denied, null when unconfirmable. priceUsd reflects published US MSRP / regular list price for the exact model/config. Release years are set only when corroborated by a manufacturer spec PDF or support metadata; otherwise null (a null beats a guess). All accessedAt and generatedAt are 2026-06-15.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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