Summary of 1 month review of the LG F4V509SSE
Product Review Summary: LG F4V509SSE Washing Machine
Main Features:
- Model: LG F4V509SSE
- Price: Originally around £400, purchased for £379 with a £320 discount.
- Capacity: Rated at 9 kg, but user suggests practical capacity is around 6.5 kg.
- Technology: Equipped with LG ThinQ for remote control and cycle downloads.
- Control Panel: digital display with various settings, but lacks some features from older models.
- AI Direct Drive technology for fabric detection and optimized washing.
Pros:
- Good washing performance, effectively removes stains, especially with the intensive cycle.
- Large and clear digital display for easy readability.
- Remote control capabilities via the LG ThinQ app.
- Six Motion technology for various washing actions.
- Some flexibility in customizing cycles.
Cons:
- The glass door is hard to see into and reflective, making it difficult to monitor washes.
- Control panel lacks some options available in older models, such as turbo wash settings.
- The app is not very intuitive; users cannot modify downloaded cycles directly through it.
- The chrome rim is a fingerprint magnet and difficult to clean.
User Experience:
- The reviewer had a previous LG model and noted some similarities in design and functionality.
- Expressed disappointment with the control panel compared to older models, particularly regarding the absence of turbo wash options.
- The app's limitations were a significant downside, particularly the inability to adjust settings for downloaded cycles.
Comparisons:
- Compared with a previous Samsung washing machine, the LG model is preferred for its Wi-Fi capabilities and remote control features.
- Mentioned a Hoover model that offered more intuitive app functionality.
Overall Recommendation:
The reviewer highly recommends the LG F4V509SSE, especially for users who appreciate tech features like Wi-Fi connectivity and remote operation. However, potential buyers should be aware of its limitations in app functionality and control panel options compared to older models. A follow-up review is anticipated in six months to assess long-term performance.
Unique Points Mentioned:
- Price discount during purchase.
- Preference for a black rim door over the chrome one.
- Experience with various wash cycles including cotton and speed 14.
- Mention of future plans to test the machine with a full 9 kg load.
- Skepticism towards auto-dosing technology.
Speakers' Contributions:
- The main speaker provided detailed insights into features, pros, cons, and personal experiences.
- References to relatives' experiences with similar LG models were included for comparative context.
Notable Quotes
— 11:14 — « The performance of this is actually quite is very good though. »
— 12:29 — « I do like recommend this product highly recommend this product especially if you're the one that likes a bit a bit of tech in there obviously with Wi-Fi and being able to remote start the machine. »
— 13:07 — « LG, you need to get your app together on that because if you want intensive it's like well you got no option on that one. »
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