We recently bought a Samsung 7.5kg. We wanted a Miele but couldnt afford it. We decided against Bosch as the reviews say their customer service is appalling. We have our condenser dryer stacked on top. The Samsung has an extra wide door which is great for getting things like blankets in and out.

A normal cotton load is 2hrs, a daily wash is just over 1hr and a quick wash is 29min. It also has a delay setting so I sometimes throw the clothes in and set it to wash early morning.