When compared to other cabinets that I have used in the past, this one stands out due to the cherry wood finish, which gives it a highly polished and sophisticated appearance. When compared to the typical metal file cabinets, I believe that the cherry finish lends an air of coziness to the professional setting and makes it seem to be a little bit more welcoming. The process of putting it together was not a walk in the park, and it did take some time on my part. In spite of the fact that the directions were not too complicated, it did call for some patience. In spite of this, I believe that the work was well worth it once it was put together. The mix of features that this file cabinet provides is what really sets it apart from other similar products. When it comes to managing all of my paperwork, files, and office supplies, I believe that the three roomy drawers fit the bill well. I keep smaller goods such as pens, sticky notes, and stationery in the top drawer, while the remaining two drawers have sufficient capacity for storing files and folders. I am really grateful for the metal rails that are located within the drawers since they make it simple to move files in and out without any difficulty. In contrast to other file cabinets, I have not had any problems with the drawers sticking or being difficult to open. This is something that I have encountered with other filing cabinets.