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i have a bigger one a bit like that, not the same model but another generic one. they're ok for larger torques, like putting on cranks etc 40NM sort of range. but they're not really to be trusted at the lower end of the range, ie : below 16nm, which is why i bought the Giustaforza, as it's got 2 - 16nm range.
with my cheap larger torque wrench i also find it hard to tell when its reached torque - it makes a sort of loud click, but the head doesn't really give - you could keep tightening.
the Giustaforza ( and the much cheaper Ritchey torque key i have, which i also highly recommend) just 'give', as the poster above said. it's very definite, and easy to use.