Okay, let me tell you about this little beast under my sink that's survived a kitchen remodel and still going strong in 2024. First off - the noise (or lack thereof)! My old Badger 5 sounded like a dying robot, but this one? Just a polite hum while it pulverizes week-old leftovers.

The install was mostly smooth - pro tip: DON'T forget to knock out that dishwasher plug (ask me how I know). The mounting system had me sweating for a minute though - that quick-mount collar requires some serious elbow grease to fully latch. Used a screwdriver as leverage like some plumbing MacGyver.

Drainage speed? No issues here. Sure, dumping a giant pot of water takes slightly longer than without the baffle, but that smaller opening actually prevents gross food slurry from splashing back at you (learned THAT lesson with my old Badger).

Minor gripe: Why no power cord included? Had to buy separately. But hey, at least they're reducing waste for hardwired setups. Ended up converting to plug-in with their sinktop switch - no more cabinet spelunking to find the power button!

After comparing with cheaper brands, I'm glad I went with InSinkErator's all-metal mounting system. Those plastic competitors might save bucks upfront but break faster than my New Year's resolutions.

Final verdict? This compact workhorse handles everything I throw at it (sometimes literally) while being quieter than my running faucet. Unless you need bragging rights about having the absolute quietest disposal on the block, this is all the disposal anyone actually needs.