We owned a Samsung top loader that got recalled but they offered a credit to upgrade that to our first front loader.  It worked decently enough for several years, just had to clean out the lip every so often.  When we moved we decided to upgrade our Samsung appliances and pretty much every device has a Smart function which is really nice when you're watching TV in your basement or even the first floor (laundry is on 2nd) and you get notified when cycles are done either by our Samsung phones or on the Samsung TVs.  You can also check the cycle status with Smartthings so it's been real nice having it.  Plus this model lets you load multiple loads worth of detergent so you are not adding it each time you do a load and the AI settings for the wash cycle do their job well.  Easily the best Samsung washer we've owned to date!  Look forward to future innovations!