Head-to-head

LG WM4000HWA vs GE GTW465ASNWW vs Speed Queen TR7003WN vs Bosch 500 Series WAT28401UC

LG WM4000HWA

9.3 $899

GE GTW465ASNWW

8.4 $649

Speed Queen TR7003WN

9.0 $1,399

Bosch 500 Series WAT28401UC

8.9 $1,199

Verdict

LG WM4000HWA

The safe pick for a busy laundry room. A roomy 4.5 cu ft drum, TurboWash that finishes a full load in under 30 minutes, and water use under half a top-loader's. The touch panel's hard to read and default cycles drag, but for most families it's the one.

GE GTW465ASNWW

The straightforward, no-fuss choice. A familiar agitator top-loader with a roomy drum, manual water levels, and a strong Deep Clean cycle, and none of the front-loader mildew routine. It's louder and leaves clothes wetter, but at $649 it just works.

Speed Queen TR7003

Built to outlive every washer here. Speed Queen makes the TR7 in Wisconsin, tests it to 25 years, and backs it with a 7-year warranty. The catch: its gentle wash cleans worse than a tough agitator, and the tub's small. You buy it to never buy another.

Bosch 500 Series W

The one that fits the closet and won't wake the apartment. Bosch's compact 24-inch front-loader is quiet, reliable, and spins fast at 1,400 RPM. The 2.2 cu ft drum means more loads and it needs a 240V outlet, but for tight spaces it's the class pick.

Best for

LG WM4000HWA

Families and busy households that want a strong all-around front-load washer with large capacity, quiet operation, and modern features.

GE GTW465ASNWW

Households that want a familiar top-load washer with simple controls, easy loading, and a lower upfront price.

Speed Queen TR7003

Buyers who prioritize durability, serviceability, and a long ownership life over smart features or a low sticker price.

Bosch 500 Series W

Apartments, closets, condos, and small laundry spaces where compact size and quiet operation matter more than maximum capacity.

Avoid if

LG WM4000HWA

You prefer a simple top-load washer, need a compact apartment unit, or want the lowest possible upfront price.

GE GTW465ASNWW

You want the best cleaning efficiency, a front-load layout, premium quietness, or advanced fabric-care cycles.

Speed Queen TR7003

You want front-load efficiency, app controls, a very gentle modern cycle set, or the cheapest washer that will get the job done.

Bosch 500 Series W

You have a large family, frequent bulky loads, or room for a full-size washer that costs less per cubic foot.

Score breakdown

fit

LG WM4000H

9.4

GE GTW465A

8.4

Speed Quee

9.0

Bosch 500

9.1

ease

LG WM4000H

9.0

GE GTW465A

8.8

Speed Quee

8.4

Bosch 500

8.7

value

LG WM4000H

8.8

GE GTW465A

8.8

Speed Quee

8.0

Bosch 500

8.1

quality

LG WM4000H

9.2

GE GTW465A

8.1

Speed Quee

9.4

Bosch 500

9.0

Specs

Tub

Stainless steel

—

Type

Front-load washer

Top-load agitator washer

Top-load washer (deep-fill, gentle Perfect Wash)

Compact front-load washer (24 in)

Steam

Allergiene cycle (AAFA certified)

—

Width

27 in (closet-depth)

—

26 in

—

Capacity

4.5 cu. ft.

3.2 cu. ft.

2.2 cu. ft.

Stackable

Yes

—

Efficiency

Energy Star, ~11-13 gal/cycle

—

Energy Star, stackable with kit

Smart home

ThinQ Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google

—

Wash system

TurboWash 360 (full load under 30 min)

—

Smart sensing

AI DD fabric detection

—

Origin

—

Made in USA (70-90% US content)

Made in Ripon, WI, USA

—

Agitator

—

Dual-action

—

Max spin

—

700 RPM

Up to 840 RPM

1,400 RPM

Deep Clean

—

67% more cleaning power vs normal

—

Dimensions

—

27 W x 44 H x 27 D in

—

Wash cycles

—

14 cycles, 6 temperatures

—

Water control

—

Deep Fill + PreciseFill (manual levels)

—

Motor

—

Inverter (ultra-quiet)

EcoSilence (~52 dBA wash)

Weight

—

~196 lb

—

Controls

—

Electronic touchpad, 8 preset cycles

—

Warranty

—

7-year parts & labor

—

Durability

—

Tested 10,400 cycles (~25 yrs)

—

Drum

—

Stainless steel, snag-free

Power

—

240V required

Programs

—

15 programs, 9 options

Protection

—

AquaShield leak protection

Speed option

—

SpeedPerfect (up to 40% faster)

Buy →Buy →Buy →Buy →

	LG WM4000HWA	GE GTW465ASNWW	Speed Queen TR7003WN	Bosch 500 Series WAT28401UC
Score	9.3	8.4	9.0	8.9
Price	$899	$649	$1,399	$1,199
Verdict	The safe pick for a busy laundry room. A roomy 4.5 cu ft drum, TurboWash that finishes a full load in under 30 minutes, and water use under half a top-loader's. The touch panel's hard to read and default cycles drag, but for most families it's the one.	The straightforward, no-fuss choice. A familiar agitator top-loader with a roomy drum, manual water levels, and a strong Deep Clean cycle, and none of the front-loader mildew routine. It's louder and leaves clothes wetter, but at $649 it just works.	Built to outlive every washer here. Speed Queen makes the TR7 in Wisconsin, tests it to 25 years, and backs it with a 7-year warranty. The catch: its gentle wash cleans worse than a tough agitator, and the tub's small. You buy it to never buy another.	The one that fits the closet and won't wake the apartment. Bosch's compact 24-inch front-loader is quiet, reliable, and spins fast at 1,400 RPM. The 2.2 cu ft drum means more loads and it needs a 240V outlet, but for tight spaces it's the class pick.
Best for	Families and busy households that want a strong all-around front-load washer with large capacity, quiet operation, and modern features.	Households that want a familiar top-load washer with simple controls, easy loading, and a lower upfront price.	Buyers who prioritize durability, serviceability, and a long ownership life over smart features or a low sticker price.	Apartments, closets, condos, and small laundry spaces where compact size and quiet operation matter more than maximum capacity.
Avoid if	You prefer a simple top-load washer, need a compact apartment unit, or want the lowest possible upfront price.	You want the best cleaning efficiency, a front-load layout, premium quietness, or advanced fabric-care cycles.	You want front-load efficiency, app controls, a very gentle modern cycle set, or the cheapest washer that will get the job done.	You have a large family, frequent bulky loads, or room for a full-size washer that costs less per cubic foot.
Score breakdown
fit	9.4	8.4	9.0	9.1
ease	9.0	8.8	8.4	8.7
value	8.8	8.8	8.0	8.1
quality	9.2	8.1	9.4	9.0
Specs
Tub	Stainless steel	Stainless steel	—	—
Type	Front-load washer	Top-load agitator washer	Top-load washer (deep-fill, gentle Perfect Wash)	Compact front-load washer (24 in)
Steam	Allergiene cycle (AAFA certified)	—	—	—
Width	27 in (closet-depth)	—	26 in	—
Capacity	4.5 cu. ft.	4.5 cu. ft.	3.2 cu. ft.	2.2 cu. ft.
Stackable	Yes	—	—	—
Efficiency	Energy Star, ~11-13 gal/cycle	—	—	Energy Star, stackable with kit
Smart home	ThinQ Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google	—	—	—
Wash system	TurboWash 360 (full load under 30 min)	—	—	—
Smart sensing	AI DD fabric detection	—	—	—
Origin	—	Made in USA (70-90% US content)	Made in Ripon, WI, USA	—
Agitator	—	Dual-action	—	—
Max spin	—	700 RPM	Up to 840 RPM	1,400 RPM
Deep Clean	—	67% more cleaning power vs normal	—	—
Dimensions	—	27 W x 44 H x 27 D in	—	—
Wash cycles	—	14 cycles, 6 temperatures	—	—
Water control	—	Deep Fill + PreciseFill (manual levels)	—	—
Motor	—	—	Inverter (ultra-quiet)	EcoSilence (~52 dBA wash)
Weight	—	—	~196 lb	—
Controls	—	—	Electronic touchpad, 8 preset cycles	—
Warranty	—	—	7-year parts & labor	—
Durability	—	—	Tested 10,400 cycles (~25 yrs)	—
Drum	—	—	—	Stainless steel, snag-free
Power	—	—	—	240V required
Programs	—	—	—	15 programs, 9 options
Protection	—	—	—	AquaShield leak protection
Speed option	—	—	—	SpeedPerfect (up to 40% faster)
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