As expected, just much lighter (in weight) than I had anticipated! Super easy to put together; I had no trouble getting the one cap off (despite other reviews saying it was difficult). Literally had it put together in 5 minutes and my husband carried it upstairs with one hand. It's a nicely-sized seat and the pneumatic adjustment is what I was hoping for. Despite being lightweight, I do believe the base is wide enough to be sturdy. I'm happy with my purchase.