Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is my 4th essential oil diffuser, and I was very deliberate about picking one that would actually last and wouldn't just break down after about 6 months. I've been using it for about a week now. So why did I (and why should you) pick this one? Aesthetics: Diffusers have gotten prettier over the years, but most of them still look like something you'd buy from a medical surplus store at a strip mall. The TomCare diffuser, though, has a cool modern geometric look that is nicely accented by the faux-wood elements. The light that this thing produces is enough to be eye-catching, but not so much as to be irritating, and the colors are vibrant and visually absorbing (especially if you're in an altered state, I'd imagine). But who cares about looks!? I don't, much, I wanted something that works. Quality: The unit I received felt heavier and more sturdy than any of the other diffusers I have owned so far. It is also roughly the same size, but with a vastly larger reservoir, which allows it to run longer. The plastic used is BPA free, and will not break down when exposed to citrus essential oils (I looked it up, and had to browse science journals to find this out, they really ought to advertise this feature). The wood accents are pretty obviously fake, but it doesn't look bad or tacky like you might expect it to. The buttons all feel nice and tactile, taking the outer shell off to refill the unit feels nice, it all fits together well. The power cable is a bit longer than most, which is helpful. Function: What can I say, this thing works great. I can set it to go when I leave for work in the morning, and by the time I get home 10-12 hours later, it's still running. Not only is it still running, it fills my entire 500sqft studio with the scent, and you can even smell it from outside with the doors and windows all shut. I love that I can control if the mist setting is high or low, because I can set it to low, let it run all day and have a mellow, relaxing scent fill the house over the day, or I can set the mist to high and get immediate relief from allergies and sinus congestion. Sound: I almost didn't mention this, but this diffuser is a little louder than some of the others I've owned, but not in (what I consider) a bad way- it sounds like a small fountain or almost like artificial rain noises. For some people this could be an issue, but I find the sounds it makes soothing, and I actually moved it nearer my bed so that it can help me fall asleep. If you need a silent diffuser, you may have second thoughts about this one (but buy it anyway, it's worth it). Simply put, this is the best diffuser I have ever owned, and I paid less for it than any of the other 3. I'd happily buy it again, and I'd recommend it to anyone I knew who was in need of a new diffuser.