This is a huge step up from boiling water on the stove! I have found myself boiling water in the kettle and pouring into pots to cut down on the time to cook food, I am no longer waiting forever to get water to a rapid boil on the stove top.  The precise nature of the temperature gauge on this kettle is fun to watch but also very helpful. I use the kettle to make tea everyday and you can select what kind of tea & temperature needed on the user interface. I love the option to have the kettle hold the temperature versus having it just shut off once it reaches the preset temperature. 

The actual build of the kettle is quality! I love that it is nearly all stainless steel, with insulated plastic on touch points to prevent scalding. It is a beautiful appliance that could easily sit out on the counter top.