Had to replace a 4 year old well known brand "commercial" machine after it broke so badly it would have cost $600 to fix and the 6.5kg Samsung was the only one that would fit in the spot for the washing machine at the time, so I reluctantly bought it. Liked it so much that when I moved out I bought the 8kg Samsung.
The lint filter is brilliant - they don't seem to come standard anymore, which is ridiculous. The fact that there is no agitator - fits more in, less wear on clothes and machine.
Doesn't come with some sort of seal that most other ma...Read more

Very minor cons about this machine but it is great otherwise. It washes the clothes really well and is fairly quiet to run. Also for some bizarre reason the only time the clothes tangle is when I wash the families flanalette pyjamas (and it is only mine and my husbands which tangle).
Big capacity-we bought the 8kg model (SW80USP), lint filter, cleans the clothes really well, easy to use console, don't have to remember to press an add fabric softner button-machine does it automatically, love the musical tune when its finished, adjustable water t...Read more

If you want a top loader with a similar concept to a front loader then this style of machine is great. When considering overall performance and taking into account the cost, this is a great buy.
I love this machine. I got the SW80 (8kg) and it fits a huge load (set of King size sheets and light quilt cover). It has a memory feature where you can setup a regular washing cycle and in 3 buttons you are on your way. The lint filter is great and really catches the fluff. I had an NEC fuzzy logic machine without the agitator for 10 years and loved it...Read more

I liked this machine for the first year or so (apart from the problem with delicates) but it has been getting steadily more off-balance with the spin for the past 12 months or so and is now at the stage where I HATE it with a passion!
Am looking for a new one (not a Samsung - have also had problems with a leaking freezer in my Samsung fridge).
See through lid on top & folding style of lid.
Extra low water level (I have the 8kg).
Delicate cycle (ties everything in knots); spin constantly stops with UE message, can take up to 12 reshuffles of ...Read more

I recommend this little washing machine for small households (we are 3 adults)- we have had ours for 4-5 months and have been very happy with it. Hopefully it continues to please.
I have the 5 kilo version of this machine and have been delighted with it, it washes well, the lint trap works very well and it has this happy little tune it plays when it's finished, makes me laugh every time I hear it. It also has a large capacity, lets you know if it is overfull, and the turbo dry does really get the things close to dry. It took our queen size quil...Read more

I am very happy with the machine so far. It gives me peace of mind to have such a long warranty period. It washes very well and you have the option of an agitated wash for really dirty stuff or normal "front loader" wash with everyday clothes. I mainly use cold water anyway which is better for energy efficiency as it is rated on a normal warm cycle. Like I said, shop around. I got my machine $150 cheaper at JM, and no one else would match.
I brought the SW80USP. The filter inside is great, a lot of machines don't have a filter anymore so...Read more

I spent far too much time researching to the point where ‘Washing Machine’ became a banned word in our house. But I’m glad I did! I have always had a top loader so wanted another one but discovered that there really isn’t such a thing as a ‘water efficient’ top loader! Two weeks on, Samsung have not got back to me with answers to my questions regarding this machine. But I’m pretty sure the answers are as follows ... this machine gets a 4 star rating based on its ‘Water Saver’ program, this is achieved by cutting back during the rinse proces...Read more