I don't have the basin model as shown. I have the Eurosmart Cosmopolitan kitchen gooseneck mixer in my kitchen (still not on the Australian market but Argent Australia is working at it) and I love the look and feel of the grohe. The minimalist side lever is excellent as it doesn't get grubby as easily and the mixer is a little taller when compared to the eurosmart kitchen gooseneck mixer. Didn't understand why hubby wanted it last time, but I do now! So much so that our next house is going to be entirely out of grohe (mainly because hubby doesn't want to keep changing the mixers every year!).
Well aerated. Feels solid. Love it!