Okay so…to make a long story short; I had a competitor brand for past 18 months. It was a 1.8 cu ft piece junk which I had to babysit while it ran. I threw in the dumpster as it was a lemon right from the start. 
Then I purchased this new Black and Decker 3.0! In comparison to my old one….I’m totally amazed! It’s as big as a full size, you can wash 2 pillows or queen duvet no problem. The machine spins nicely, not noisy at all. I have not had to re-balance the load. I bought a base with wheels so I can easily roll up to the sink and connect. The programming covers a wide range from quick to bulky or delicate. I finally have a machine i feel I can trust. I highly recommend this machine, well worth it.
For a portable washer this machine is deluxe.