After ordering my first ever planer I got a tracking number to follow the delivery progress. The logistics company never updated where the parcel actually is. After 14 days waiting, I contacted Vevor's customer support and got replied immediately. I got 30€ discount but still no working tracking number... Anyway, a couple of days later the planer was delivered to my yard as surprise...
While unboxing I've noticed some of its black metal parts were chipping paint already. Not the best first impression!
The crank handle to lower and raise the planer head doesn't turn smoothly in both directions. This is something I have to take care of. I'm not the only one with this problem and luckily there's many videos on YouTube how to solve that. Of course I had to adjust the infeed and outfeed tables which didn't bother me. As soon as all adjustments were made to my satisfaction, the planer works as I expect and the results are good enough for my needs. The snipe is minimal and can be sanded easily or reduced with self-made jigs. YouTube is a great source for these too.
The advertised "low noise" might be misleading, it's still a very noisy tool and hearing protection is a must.
The biggest issue for me is that the infeed and outfeed table can't be locked in place when folded up. As soon as I want to transport the planer, the tables fall down. Event though I can figure out a solution for this myself, it's something that basically every other reviewer complains about and Vevor has to do better!
After only a few weeks of operation, I can say the planer does a decent job, I'm happy with the outcome.
I think it's the best planer for the money but as always, you get what you pay for.
Would I buy it again? Probably yes, depending on how it lasts in a long run.