You don't need brand recommendations. You should be able to tell which luggage is good quality by feeling it out in the store.
Or you can't go wrong with the reputable brands like Samsonite. They know what they're doing.
Light vs durable: The lighter ones are soft shell. They are not as durable as the hard shell. But hard shell is heavier. Decide what's more important. If you have tech stuff, hard drives, anything easily breakable, then maybe you need a hard shell.
Maybe get the ones with 4 wheel spinners. They're easier to maneuver when you're traveling.