Sound quality is that of a small, solid state amp

Speaking as someone who would PREFER to have the overdriven 5150 tube sound for extreme metal, this is the best solid state compromise I can find

Go with the Fender if you must buy a solid state amp for practicing guitar (alone)

Don't let anyone tell you that the Peavey solid state amps sound better

If you must buy a solid state combo amp FOR PRACTICE, then this new Fender combo amp will do the job better than almost any alternatives and probably better than all in this price range