As is usually the case with budget equipment: after the purchase, you need to refine it a bit. From the very beginning, my saw was very weakly lubricating the chain. The adjustment took 5 minutes, the lubrication went more abundantly. Result: the chain rarely sags, up to 10 minutes you can cut firewood without tightening. And with the launch immediately no problems, it starts with three revolutions. Since the tire is not long, it is convenient to maneuver in tight spaces. And the engine is powerful: a log 30 saws, and the speed decreases quite a bit. In terms of noise, there are no differences from other saws, that is, loudly, but not deafeningly.