GE vs Whirlpool Appliances — Compared

GE vs Whirlpool: Catalog Comparison

Both GE and Whirlpool have large catalog footprints, and they start at almost the same price. They split apart on how much each brand covers and how high its prices go. This comparison uses the catalog counts and prices to help you decide where to start.

Product Categories Carried

GE lists products in all 13 categories on the site. Its largest groups are refrigerators (44), ranges (32), wall ovens (28), range hoods (26) and dishwashers (22). It also lists 3 air conditioners, which Whirlpool does not have in this catalog.

Whirlpool covers 12 categories, and its mix leans toward laundry. It lists 26 dryers, 13 washers and 10 washer-dryer sets, compared with GE's 11 dryers, 2 washers and 9 sets. Whirlpool also has more microwaves (15 vs 8).

For the kitchen, GE has more listings in every shared category except dryers, washers, microwaves, cooktops and freezers/ice makers. Cooktops are close, at 20 for Whirlpool and 19 for GE. If you want to compare many wall ovens or dishwashers side by side, GE gives you more to look through.

Price Ranges

The entry points are nearly identical: $534 for GE and $528 for Whirlpool. The difference is at the top. Whirlpool's most expensive listing is $4,049, while GE's reaches $10,641.

GE's priciest examples are built-in and integrated refrigerators. They include model PSB48YSNSS, a smart built-in side-by-side at $10,641, and two panel-ready column units at $9,750 (ZIF361NPRII and ZIR361NPRII). Whirlpool's top items are a 36-inch French door refrigerator (WRFC9636RZ, $4,049), a wall oven microwave combo (WOEC7030PV, $3,869) and a double wall oven (WOD52ES4MZ, $3,398).

Shoppers with a budget under about $4,000 per appliance will find Whirlpool's whole range fits inside it. GE covers that same ground and extends well beyond it, so it suits people who might step up to integrated or panel-ready designs.

Which Brand Fits Which Shopper

Choose GE if

• You are outfitting a whole kitchen and want many options per category.
• You are considering built-in or panel-ready refrigeration.
• You need a room air conditioner from the same brand family.

Choose Whirlpool if

• Laundry is a priority and you want more washer, dryer and set choices.
• You want a microwave or wall oven combo without a premium-level price.
• You prefer a narrower price band that tops out near $4,000.

For refrigerators, measure your opening before you compare brands. Our guides to the best French door refrigerators and the best counter-depth refrigerators explain what to check. If you are shopping for a range, the best gas ranges guide is a useful companion, and you should confirm your home has a gas hookup first. You can also browse all brand reviews to see how other names stack up.

Verdict

GE is the better starting point if you want breadth and the option to spend at the high end, since it has 220 listings and reaches $10,641. Whirlpool is the better fit if laundry is a priority or if you want to keep every purchase under roughly $4,049. At the low end the two cost about the same, so the decision comes down to which categories you need and how high your budget might go.

Common Questions

Which brand has more products in the catalog?

GE has more, with 220 products to Whirlpool's 187. GE also covers one more category, because it lists air conditioners and Whirlpool does not.

Is Whirlpool cheaper than GE?

Only slightly at the entry level, where Whirlpool starts at $528 and GE at $534. Whirlpool's top price is $4,049, well below GE's $10,641, so its range is more compact overall.

Which brand has more laundry options?

Whirlpool does. It lists 26 dryers, 13 washers and 10 washer-dryer sets, while GE lists 11 dryers, 2 washers and 9 sets. If you want to compare many laundry models, Whirlpool offers more to choose from.