This is my first experience with a compact front load washer. I have a compact dryer . I had to go with the compact dryer then the compact  washer as it was getting difficult finding regular size dryers and washers to fit down my narrow basement stairs  . I have used my new washer 79 times according to LQ ThinQ app. I have had high efficiency full size washers before   so I knew what to expect . The washing time and noise levels are about the same. It took a while to get use the front loading . All my past experiences have been top loading . Only disappointment was with " Normal Wash "  extra rinse is not an option even though the manual  book states it is  . Would recommend washer