I've been trying out this Russell Hobbs electric kettle for the last couple of days, and so far we all love it! The kettle design is so classy and classic, it looks great sitting on the kitchen sideboard, and I love the blue light feature! Also, the water measure markings on the glass, which tell you how much water to add for 1/2/etc cups, are actually correct, which is very unique as those markings are normally too small for modern coffee mugs. The boiling noise this kettle makes is slighter louder than my last one, but it isn't annoyingly loud. Due to being able to see how much water we are using has made it easier to reduce both water and electricity waste. The cord on the base is a good length, the on/off button is big and easy to push, and it is very easy to keep clean. It's a great, stylish kettle.