I have had the great fortune of being able to acquire this epilator the reduced price of only 38.99. At first I had looked at the reviews of the more expensive products. But there were so many negative reviews could be read just as in this expensive epilator, I jumped at this offer flash. So far I am satisfied with the epilator. I have read in the reviews so much pain that I had adequate pain expectations in the first application. However, this did not occur. I do not know about that pain other customers report here. I had absolutely no pain when using this epilator from day one. It is only to feel a slight tweak. But these are no pain for me. I have absolutely no idea what others perceive here as pain and can only advise interested parties not to be deterred by the pain of other customers, try this epilator itself. Even on sensitive skin I have no pain. Otherwise, I think the result of epilation very satisfactory. Finally, no more Rasierstoppeln! It may be that the epilator does not catch every hair or that I have to epilate a skin area several times to catch all the hair, but that's for me at this reduced price okay. I no longer expected, than what has been delivered. And what the volume is concerned: For me it's okay. I do not find them disturbing. It may be that there are more expensive devices that are quieter, but it's also always the question of how much money you want to invest for such a device. As I said: For this reduced price, I am fully satisfied with both devices, the epilator and Bikini Trimmer and can not complain. Should still a complaint occur over time, be granted Philips 2-year manufacturer warranty. The risk of being disappointed is at this price really very low. So be brave! I give 5 stars for a good price-performance ratio.