I got this tent to replace an aging instant pop up tent from Core. This one is made similarly to the one in the big box store but it has some cool features I haven't seen before.
The rain fly extends a tad beyond the footprint of the tent, leaving a small vestibule for shoes/gear - that's awsome.
The setup is very, very fast. With two people, it really could be done in less than a minute. The whole thing is like a big umbrella.
A somewhat unique feature that makes it more than just a camping tent is the double opening making it into a good sun shelter for beach use.
I do worry about how much wind it can withstand. I think you absolutely need to stake it and use the rainfly to kind of solidify the structural integrity. It's a three season tent, but not in high winds.
The whole thing is plenty light for car camping. You could use it for short backpack trips if you're in a group and can offset some gear to another person, but it wouldn't be my first choice for backpacking. The quick mechanisms just add too much bulk and weight to make it the first pick.
The material seems at least as durable as anything you could find at Walmart or Big5. Maybe a bit below the Nordstrom's of outdoor gear level.
Overall, a cool tent that makes your life easier and competes well with high end brands.