Although I have tested so far it only once (and got it only yesterday; o)) but I can ever say that complained here about small opening is relative.
I find quite normal. Clear fits not a big apple passts quite pure, but nobody has been quartered.
The juice yield is enormous and the meat ends up where it belongs, in the container.
The cleaning is super easy because you ALL! Can take pieces apart.
Also, the rotary blade can be (if perhaps not easy) and also remove the part underneath.
So - everything can be taken apart and the cleaning without dishwasher is really quick and easy.
Tested I now only times only with apples and carrots, that's really great.
Loud or soft? I find neither. The device naturally makes operating noise but definitely quieter than my old unit.
So far I am very satisfied and I am going to use again. Should it be something to complain about then I'll add it here.