LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA vs Beko HPD24414W
Two of the clothes dryers in our best clothes dryers 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 CEF 7.6, 5.8 cu ft drum capacity, 315 kWh/year
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official CEF 11, 4.5 cu ft drum capacity, 217 kWh/year, ventless
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA | Beko HPD24414W | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Energy Factor (CEF)Official ENERGY STAR Combined Energy Factor. A higher CEF means more drying work per unit of energy. Missing values take the category minimum. | 7.6 | 11 | 36% |
| Certified drum capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR certified drum capacity in cubic feet. A larger drum is not automatically the right dryer for a tight laundry closet. Missing values take the category minimum. | 5.8 cu ft | 4.5 cu ft | 32% |
| Estimated annual energy useOfficial ENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use in kilowatt-hours per year. Lower is better. Missing values take the category minimum (the highest energy use in the set). | 315 kWh/year | 217 kWh/year | 32% |
| Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR) | 7.6 | 11 | info |
| Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR) | 5.8 cu ft | 4.5 cu ft | info |
| Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 315 kWh/year | 217 kWh/year | info |
| Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed) | 54.3 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot | 48.2 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Electric Standard Ventless | Electric Standard Ventless | info |
| Fuel type (ENERGY STAR) | Electric | Electric | info |
| Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Ventless | info |
| Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | 67 min | info |
| Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR) | Dry Only, Normal | Cottons Eco, Normal Dryness | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 29 in W | 34 in H × 23.5 in W × 27.5 in D | info |
| Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Sanitization cycle,Filter cleaning indicator,Steam cycle,Drum light,Time remaining display,Remote Control | info |
| Connected (ENERGY STAR) | No | No | info |
| Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed | Yes | info |
| Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria | Yes | Yes | info |
| Certified model number | WM9998H*A | HPD24414W | info |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | LG SIGNATURE | Beko | info |
| Related official records with the same certified ratings | Not listed | Same official certified ratings also appear on Blomberg DHP24404W. We keep one product page for this rating set so color, finish or brand rebadges are not given separate nearly identical pages. | info |
| CyclePick score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA
Better published figure on: Certified drum capacity.
What we like
- High official Combined Energy Factor (7.6)
- Official record meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Beko HPD24414W
Better published figure on: Combined Energy Factor (CEF), Estimated annual energy use.
What we like
- Highest official Combined Energy Factor in this comparison (11)
- Lowest official estimated annual energy use in this comparison (217 kWh/year)
- 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, the LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA scores higher (7.2 vs 7.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA if this sounds like you: official CEF 7.6, 5.8 cu ft drum capacity, 315 kWh/year.
- Choose the Beko HPD24414W if this sounds like you: official CEF 11, 4.5 cu ft drum capacity, 217 kWh/year, ventless.
- LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: WM9998HA
- LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA: ENERGY STAR certified residential clothes dryers dataset
- Beko HPD24414W: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: HPD24414W
- Beko HPD24414W: ENERGY STAR certified residential clothes dryers dataset