I've spent MUCH more than this on YL diffusers in the past, and this one is on par with those in terms of quality. I was totally impressed by the construction and the large amount of water it holds! You will have to use more drops, but it's totally worth it. I use a combination of lavender and cedarwood oils at bed time, and this will run continuously through the night. I love the subtle light. The wood grain is a nice touch too! So many diffusers are white blah plastic. This one is my new go-to diffuser, and the price point is spot on!