I had 3 Manuel due cutters and one electronic one. The electronic one lasted less than a year and the mays warped easily and $$$ to replace! Never will buy an electric one again.Two of the Manuel ones the handles broke, and the other one the mat got stuck.I love this one, handle works smooth, I used it over 50 times and the boards are still in good shape.. Most dies cut perfectly the first time through, even intricate ones that I could never use before. Love the adjustable pressure but I only ever moved it once. Dies run through so smoothly. Never had that before. Love the storage compartments to keep things in, also the suction cups stick well on my cabinet. So pleased with this. Easy to use!!!!