This juicer is very fast and efficient.  I was surprised at the amount of juice I got out of vegetables like carrots and celery.  Compared to many juicers, it is quiet, but that doesn't mean you won't hear it.  I'm pretty sure this juicer could be heard in the next room, but it's not an annoying amount of noise.  Clean up isn't terribly bad, but there are 5 components that you have to wash.  It is dishwasher safe for the top shelf though.  All in all, this is a great little juicer for the price.