LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA vs LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA
Two of the clothes washers in our best clothes washers comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official IMEF 3.2, 5.8 cu ft volume, 108 kWh/year, official IWF 2.6
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official IMEF 3.2, 5.8 cu ft volume, 108 kWh/year, official IWF 2.6
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA | LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Modified Energy Factor (IMEF)Official ENERGY STAR Integrated Modified Energy Factor. A higher IMEF means more washing work per unit of energy. Missing values take the category minimum. | 3.2 | 3.2 | 28% |
| Certified volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified tub volume in cubic feet. A larger tub is not automatically the right washer for a tight laundry closet. Missing values take the category minimum. | 5.8 cu ft | 5.8 cu ft | 24% |
| Annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). | 108 kWh/year | 108 kWh/year | 24% |
| Integrated Water Factor (IWF)Official ENERGY STAR Integrated Water Factor. A lower IWF means less water per cubic foot of laundry. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest IWF in the set). | 2.6 | 2.6 | 24% |
| Integrated Modified Energy Factor, IMEF (ENERGY STAR) | 3.2 | 3.2 | info |
| Certified volume (ENERGY STAR) | 5.8 cu ft | 5.8 cu ft | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 108 kWh/year | 108 kWh/year | info |
| Integrated Water Factor, IWF (ENERGY STAR) | 2.6 | 2.6 | info |
| Annual water use (ENERGY STAR) | 4418 gal/year | 4426 gal/year | info |
| IMEF percent above the U.S. federal standard (computed) | 74%, computed as (official IMEF - official U.S. federal standard IMEF) / official U.S. federal standard IMEF | 74%, computed as (official IMEF - official U.S. federal standard IMEF) / official U.S. federal standard IMEF | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 18.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot | 18.6 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot | info |
| U.S. federal standard IMEF (ENERGY STAR) | 1.84 | 1.84 | info |
| U.S. federal standard IWF (ENERGY STAR) | 4.7 | 4.7 | info |
| Load configuration (ENERGY STAR) | Front Load | Front Load | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 29.0 in W | 29.0 in W | info |
| Additional washer features (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Connected (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Paired ENERGY STAR dryer available (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria | Yes | Yes | info |
| Certified model number | WM9700H*A | WM9998H*A | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | LG SIGNATURE | LG SIGNATURE | info |
| Related official records with the same certified ratings | Same official certified ratings also appear on LG SIGNATURE WM9900HA; LG SIGNATURE WM9901HA. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | Not listed | info |
| CyclePick score | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Highest official IMEF in this comparison (3.2)
- Largest official certified volume in this comparison (5.8 cu ft)
- Lowest official Integrated Water Factor in this comparison (2.6)
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Highest official IMEF in this comparison (3.2)
- Largest official certified volume in this comparison (5.8 cu ft)
- Lowest official Integrated Water Factor in this comparison (2.6)
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Verdict
On published specs these two score the same. Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA if this sounds like you: official IMEF 3.2, 5.8 cu ft volume, 108 kWh/year, official IWF 2.6.
- Choose the LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA if this sounds like you: official IMEF 3.2, 5.8 cu ft volume, 108 kWh/year, official IWF 2.6.
- LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: WM9700HA
- LG SIGNATURE WM9700HA: ENERGY STAR certified residential clothes washers dataset
- LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: WM9998HA
- LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA: ENERGY STAR certified residential clothes washers dataset
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