First impression? This isn't your grandma's soap dispenser. The glass jar gives my kitchen sink area a modern farmhouse vibe that actually makes dishwashing feel slightly more luxurious.

The automatic sensor works like magic - I just wave my hand and bam! Soap appears in 0.25 seconds. Though fair warning, it does shoot out with some force. I've learned to cup my hand properly after the first few enthusiastic squirts landed on my counter.

As a home baker who washes hands constantly, I'm shocked by the battery life. Two months in and still going strong on the initial charge! My old dispenser needed weekly battery changes - this is revolutionary.

The soft glow when dispensing is a nice touch (literally lights up my midnight snack cleanups), though I wish it stayed on longer than just during dispensing. And yes, it does dispense more soap than necessary - I've started using thicker formulas to compensate.

After trying 3 different brands that all died within a year, this one feels solid. The waterproof design gives me confidence, and the visible liquid level means no more surprise empty moments with soapy hands.