The best Samsung washer dryer depends on whether you prioritise a large washing load, a lower purchase price or smart features. The clearest all-round option in the documented range is the Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WD90DG5B15BBEU: it washes 9 kg, dries 6 kg, spins at up to 1,400 rpm and supports SmartThings. An 11 kg Series 5 model suits heavier laundry loads, while an 8 kg machine is a lower-cost option for smaller loads.
A washer dryer combines both appliances in one cabinet, so you avoid transferring wet clothes and save space. The important trade-off is that drying capacity is lower than washing capacity on the models below. A full 9 kg wash load, for example, cannot necessarily be dried in the same cycle.
These are the strongest documented UK options to compare by capacity, price, energy information and available functions. Prices were checked on 8 September 2026.
| Model | Best for | Key facts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WD90DG5B15BBEU, black | All-round 9 kg choice | 9 kg wash, 6 kg dry, 1,400 rpm; wash rating A, wash-and-dry rating D; SmartThings | £579 at Currys, reduced from £679 |
| Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WD90DG5B15BEEU, white | White 9 kg alternative | 9 kg wash, 6 kg dry | £748.97 at Currys |
| Samsung Series 5 AI Energy WD11DG5B15BEEU | Large household loads | 11 kg wash, 6 kg dry, 1,400 rpm; wash rating A, wash-and-dry rating D | £829 at Currys |
| Samsung WD11DG5B15BBU1 | 11 kg capacity with a black finish | 11 kg washer dryer listed in Samsung’s Currys range | £849 at Currys |
| Samsung WD90HG5U34BXEU | Another 9 kg option | 9 kg model listed by John Lewis | £699 at John Lewis |
| Samsung Series 4 WD80HG4U04BEEU | Lower-cost 8 kg option | 8 kg model listed by John Lewis | £529 on offer, reduced from £619 |
| Samsung WD90DG5G34BEEU | 9 kg comparison option | 9 kg model listed by John Lewis | £799 at John Lewis |
PriceSpy listed the WD11DG5B15BEEU at a lowest new price of £681.80 from 12 shops. Its Samsung washer-dryer results also included the WD80TA046BE from £378.97 and the WD90DG5G34BE from £472.25.
Compare washing and drying capacity separately. The 9 kg Series 5 model washes 9 kg but dries 6 kg, and the 11 kg Series 5 model also dries 6 kg. The larger machine therefore gives you more room for the wash stage, but it does not increase the documented drying load.
Do not fill the drum to its washing limit when you intend to dry everything immediately. Split a large load before drying, particularly when fabrics have different drying requirements.
Samsung describes Ecobubble as a system that mixes air, water and detergent to create bubbles, allowing clothes to be cleaned at lower temperatures. The feature concerns the wash process, while drying capacity and drying programmes need to be assessed separately.
Functions can differ between individual models, even within a series, so compare the exact model code. Samsung’s Ecobubble and Smart Control comparison explains the technology and connected features.
The Series 5 AI Energy WD90DG5B15BBEU offers Hygiene Steam, AirWash, Cotton Dry, Synthetics Dry and a Wash and Dry programme. It also supports SmartThings for programme selection, energy monitoring, cycle-progress notifications, troubleshooting and AI Energy Mode.
Currys lists 452 minutes for a full-load wash-and-dry cycle on this model, while full-load cotton drying is listed at 224 minutes. This makes a washer dryer convenient where space is limited, but less suitable if you need several fully dry loads in quick succession.
The model has a wash energy rating of A and a wash-and-dry energy rating of D. These are separate ratings for washing-only and combined wash-and-dry use.
To use the dryer, select a suitable drying cycle or a Wash and Dry programme, load the laundry within the drying limit, choose the drying option and start the programme. Samsung says controls vary by model.
Samsung’s washer dryer instructions cover the general process. If clothes remain damp, Samsung identifies incorrect cycle selection, mixed fabrics, overloading and poorly distributed bulky items as possible causes.
Search by the full model code when you need a Samsung washer dryer manual or Samsung washing machine user manual PDF. The model code is more reliable than searching only for “Series 5”, because controls and programmes can differ between machines in the same series.
Samsung’s UK support page for the WD90DG5B15BEEU provides downloadable user-manual documentation. The support page for the older 8 kg WD80TA046BE includes a user manual and repair guide.
Drying performance deserves as much attention as washing performance. Which? assesses washer dryers for cleaning, quietness, energy efficiency, drying programmes, dryness and drying evenness, so these are useful criteria when comparing a model.
Samsung’s support guidance identifies poor or uneven drying as a practical troubleshooting issue. The recommended checks include the selected cycle, the mix of fabrics, the size of the load and whether bulky items have been redistributed.
Samsung washer dryers are worth considering when one appliance must handle both jobs and floor space is limited. Documented models offer Ecobubble technology, SmartThings on selected machines and washing capacities from 8 kg to 11 kg. The main limitation is that drying capacity is lower than washing capacity, so compare both figures before buying. Dryness and evenness also deserve attention, not only washing results.
Load clothes within the drying limit, choose the appropriate drying cycle or Wash and Dry, select the drying option and start the programme. Keep fabrics with different drying requirements apart, avoid overloading and redistribute bulky items if the result is uneven. Controls vary by model.
A practical issue to troubleshoot is clothes remaining damp or drying unevenly. Samsung points to the wrong cycle, mixed fabrics, overloading and bulky items that have not been redistributed as possible causes.
