The set took 2 of us about 2 hours to put together - having an allen bit for our electric screwdriver helped a lot.  (I'm sure with just the allen wrench that comes with the set, that would take more than twice as long.)   Doing the work of putting it together ourselves was definitely worth the savings.

The set is compact, and the cushions are on the thin side, but firm and comfortable.  Overall, it's exactly what I expected, and it's perfect for our space.   The set is very sturdy once together, and it looks more expensive than it actually was.