This electric kettle is great. It heats water quickly, less noisy than my previous one, and looks good. It’s efficient. I like strong black tea. This kettle has different settings so you can let the water boil or have it stop at a lower temperature. It also has a keep warm feature that I appreciate. It beeps when it reaches temperature but not obnoxiously. I really like it and use it all the time, mostly for tea and instant oatmeal. It’s also quieter than using the microwave. Thank you Hamilton Beach!