I love the look of this kettle and it looks good in my kitchen - very sleek. It is lighter and easier to hold than my previous kettle due to the smooth handle. It says that it's fast to boil one cup although I didn't find it any quicker than my previous kettle, i did find it noisier than my previous kettle. The lead is quite short to plug it in but this wasn't an issue for me. I found it very hard to see how much water I was putting in due to the location of the water gauge behind the handle. The easy pour function is great! Overall I rate it 4 stars due to the look of the kettle, the easy pour and comfort in holding the kettle.