The US-only LG WT7700HVA washing machine costs $1,500. That's expensive for a single laundry appliance, especially a top-load model, which typically would cost less than its front-load counterparts.

The LG WM3270CW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Front-load washers models like the WM3270CW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...