While this is certainly not something that can compete with the high end, fancy electric kettles, it more than holds its own as...  Read More

While this is certainly not something that can compete with the high end, fancy electric kettles, it more than holds its own as a basic kettle with some nice convenience features.  Read Less

The teapot seems to be high quality, and so far, it has worked well for me.

The teapot seems to be high quality, and so far, it has worked well for me.  Read Less

The build quality is decent for the price.

The build quality is decent for the price.  Read Less

Heating time seems to be about the same with the two models, which is to say quite fast.

Heating time seems to be about the same with the two models, which is to say quite fast.  Read Less

But if you're using this just to bring water to boiling, it is fast, easy to use, easy to clean, and a good value for the price.

But if you're using this just to bring water to boiling, it is fast, easy to use, easy to clean, and a good value for the price.  Read Less

It's nice that you can see the water level on the side of the kettle.

It's nice that you can see the water level on the side of the kettle.  Read Less

I've been using a different proctor silex model (k2070ya) for some time, but i prefer this one for several reasons.

I've been using a different proctor silex model (k2070ya) for some time, but i prefer this one for several reasons.  Read Less

I would not recommend it if you need to be super accurate on temps below the boiling point, but for regular boiling use it's a ...  Read More

I would not recommend it if you need to be super accurate on temps below the boiling point, but for regular boiling use it's a solid 4-star product.  Read Less

Bought it instead of a higher priced model to heat water to make french press coffee.

Bought it instead of a higher priced model to heat water to make french press coffee.  Read Less