As someone that has used a standard foam roller on a daily basis for the last 5+ years, I am excited to add a new vibration element to my stretching routine.The build quality of this roller appears to be very high (as you would expect from a premium brand like Compex). This roller measures almost exactly the same as the roller I've used for years but weighs about twice as much (in case that matters to you). The foam padding on the outside of this roller is definitely less forgiving than my old roller but that is a minor tradeoff in my opinion.I appreciate the 4 distinct vibration settings and have found that each works well on different parts of my body. Rolling your back on the highest vibration setting is intense and will likely make your nose itch (my daughters love it because it makes them sound like robots). I prefer to use a lower setting for my back and a higher setting for my legs, IT band, butt and hips.Having only used the roller for about a week so far, the battery life appears to be good so far. Conversely, charging to full capacity does take a bit of time despite the beefy wall adapter and cord that are included. My only minor gripe with the item is that in certain body positions (and only in certain vibration modes) there seems to be a harsher vibration & sound stemming from how much pressure you put on it.Overall I'm very satisfied with this roller and will happily use it as my primary roller for many years to come!