Is it better to have a washer with an agitator or not?

Is it better to have a washer with an agitator or not depends on cleaning needs and fabric care preference. Washer with agitator has central post that twists and turns to rub clothes and remove heavy stains, pros are better cleaning for heavily soiled work clothes, faster wash cycles, and typically lower price, cons are harsher on clothes, can cause tangling and wear, smaller capacity because agitator takes space, and uses more water. Washer without agitator, called impeller or high efficiency top load, has low profile disc at bottom that spins and uses gentle tumbling action, pros are larger capacity up to 5.5 cubic feet, gentler on clothes, more energy and water efficient, less tangling, and can wash bulky items like comforters better, cons are may not clean heavily soiled clothes as aggressively and may need longer cycles. For families with heavily soiled clothes, kids, or work uniforms, agitator may be better for cleaning power. For those wanting large capacity, gentle care, and efficiency, impeller without agitator is better. Samsung top loaders mostly use impeller design with no agitator, offering balance of capacity and cleaning with Active WaterJet.