LG AI DD V5 F4V509SSE
Our verdict · The pick if you want app control, steam hygiene and AI load-sensing without paying premium-brand money.
Buy it if
You want genuinely useful smart features and steam hygiene at a mid-market price.
Skip it if
You'll never use app control, or if energy efficiency is a priority and you'd rather have an A-rated machine.
Where to get it
LG AI DD V5 F4V509SSE
From ~£549
Indicative price at the time of review.
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LG's AI DD (AI Direct Drive) detects fabric type and load weight and adjusts wash motions to help protect clothes, while Steam targets hygiene and refresh. The direct-drive motor carries a long (registration-based) warranty and tends to run quietly. WiFi and the ThinQ app let you start, monitor and download cycles from your phone, which is where it pulls ahead of the Bosch on features rather than fundamentals. Against the Samsung flagship it's much cheaper but skips the large touchscreen and the headline efficiency claim; against the Bosch you gain smart features but Bosch still edges it on reliability reputation and energy rating. Note this is a long-running model rated energy label B, a step below the A-rated picks here, so it earns its place on smart features and price rather than efficiency. Indicative pricing is around £549-£599 depending on colour and retailer; verify before buying (checked September 2026).
The good & the bad
Pros
- AI DD load sensing plus Steam for hygiene and fabric protection
- WiFi/ThinQ app control and downloadable cycles
- Long, registration-based direct-drive motor warranty and quiet running
Cons
- Energy label B, a step below the A-rated Bosch, Miele, Samsung and Hisense picks
- Reliability reputation not quite at Bosch/Miele level, and no large touchscreen like the Samsung
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Bosch Series 6 (WGG244A9GB / WGG24400GB) | 90/100 | From ~£499 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Miele W1 WSD323 PowerWash | 90/100 | From ~£999 (indicative) | longevity and build quality |
| 3.LG AI DD V5 F4V509SSEThis pick | 86/100 | From ~£549 (indicative) | smart features and steam hygiene |
| 4.Samsung Series 9 Bespoke AI (WF90F09C4SU1) | 84/100 | From ~£1,099 (indicative) | energy efficiency and smart control |
| 5.Hisense 3 Series WFQA9014EVJM | 81/100 | From ~£290 (indicative) | budget buy |
Key facts
- Best for
- smart features and steam hygiene
- Typical cost
- From ~£549 (indicative)
- Capacity
- 9kg
- Spin speed
- 1360rpm
- Energy rating
- B
- Smart tech
- AI DD load detection, Steam, WiFi/ThinQ app
- Motor
- Direct Drive with long warranty
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 15 September 2026
- Updated
- 15 September 2026
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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