Maytag Top Load Washer with Agitator vs Maytag 4.2 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer

Both are Maytag top-loaders with a Power agitator and Deep Fill, so the wash action is similar. The 4.7 cu. ft. model (A) is the better pick for large households and bulky loads: more capacity, a built-in water faucet for pretreating, and an Extra Power button. The 2-in-1 Removable Agitator model (B) is the more flexible machine: pull the agitator out for a gentler, impeller-style wash, and it adds a Sanitize with Oxi cycle and a 30-minute Quick Wash. Build is comparable, with stainless steel drums and simple knob controls on both; owners of this Maytag family praise the agitator's cleaning and note the lack of a window and steam.

• Choose the Maytag 4.7 cu. ft. if you wash big loads, bedding and heavily soiled work clothes and want the extra capacity, built-in faucet and Extra Power button.
• Choose the Maytag 2-in-1 Removable Agitator if you want one machine that can switch between an agitator and a gentler wash, plus a sanitize cycle and a fast quick wash.