The mount is mostly plastic and provides average stability. It has two connections to the optical tube. The design is better than a single connection altazimuth mount, but it still is not solid enough for the optical tube.
The motions on the vertical and horizontal axis are not smooth enough for a pleasant observation. These kinds of mounts are designed for long refractors, a short Newtonian telescope is not able to apply enough force, and it is not easy enough to move.
The slow-motion control for the horizontal axis is pretty useful. Gravity creates annoyance for heavy optical tubes, and slow-motion controls solve this problem. However, there is no slow-motion control for the horizontal axis.
The tripod is the best part of the whole telescope. It is aluminum and surprisingly sturdy. It also has an eyepiece tray in the middle. There is a connection on each leg so it can fold and fit in a bag.
At this price range, most mounts are wobbly and plastic. The reason why I recommend tabletop Dobsonian’s. Their mounts are rock-solid and smooth. They are easier to manufacture.