Whirlpool Smart Gas Dryer 7.4 Cu Ft vs Samsung 7.4 cu ft Smart Gas Dryer with Steam

Both are 27-inch gas vented dryers with 7.4 cu. ft. drums and sensor drying, so capacity and installation footprint are close. The Whirlpool is the safer pick for most people: Energy Star certified, a tap-touch digital panel, and a reversible window door. The Samsung adds Steam Sanitize+ and a lint filter indicator, which matter if you want steam refresh cycles. Owners of both report reliable drying; the Samsung's extra height (about 45 in versus 39 in) and its lack of Energy Star certification are the main trade-offs.

• Choose the Whirlpool Smart Gas Dryer if you want an Energy Star certified gas dryer with a touch control panel and a lower profile that fits under more cabinets.
• Choose the Samsung Steam Sanitize+ if steam refresh and sanitizing cycles matter to you and you have the extra vertical clearance.