The unit is very quiet. It can be very good use, the selector lever moves smoothly and yet with a good resistance is felt for a unique speed dial.
Worthy of criticism is only that the rubberized (= gray) parts of the handle first strong smell chemical-esterified and the gears of the beater and dough hook are inexplicably plastic. Unbelievable. This is a prime example of planned obsolescence. The durability has yet to show the first tests indicate, however, suspect goods.
So: Take heart, other products of the middle class have also once show that they are better. We have given to an intensive search of the Bosch a chance and did not regret it until now.
UPDATE: Even after intensive use during the festive season, there is no reason to complain. On the contrary, a great device with really nice features and a beautifully quiet operating noise. The "nub" on the Whisk really a win as soon as you have understood in what combination they should be used. Class device.
UPDATE (7 months in use): After stirring of muffin batter the hand mixer is suddenly a pungent, scorched smell of itself, accompanied by a scratching sound. Now we will return the device, of course. After the positive experience so far with the device, of course, a blow, so unfortunately we had read quite similar already in other reviews. Annoying and in this cluster a brand device not appropriate.