I bought the Cuisinart electric Gooseneck Kettle a month ago and I have used it multiple times everyday since I bought it. I love it. It's functionality is perfect. It looks great. It has all the bells and whistles you need, and it is a reasonable price.
Love this kettle! So easy to use and the temperature controls ensure the perfect temp for my coffee or tea. Love that it stays warm for 30 minutes too. Only regret is I didn’t buy it sooner.
Pretty perfect. Don't like the steam valve on the lid - even though it has arrows to line up, I often forget. Have to hold the on button down for some time to get it going - helpful for safety I suppose but not needed in our household. Dislike that the button is lit red 24/7. Looks nice on the counter. Easy to use for pour overs and other detailed pours. I appreciate the temperature options being preset and the guide on what to use for coffee and different teas. Replaced a Brewista I loved that went belly up after a year and was outside the warranty period.
Wonderful kettle. This works incredibly well, heats up fast, and holds the temperature.
If you use up all the water, make sure to not place the kettle back on the stand. This took some getting used to, but not a big deal.
The safety feature kicks in and it beeps and shows Error on the unit. Not a big deal, just wish there was a way to prevent without waiting on the base to “time out” before placing the kettle back on it.
This is minor though. The actual functionality and usability are a 5/5
This gooseneck kettle is fast boiling, well made, and good looking.
I use it every day and it boils water noticeably faster than my previous kettle. This comes with a single downside: the water makes many loud sounds that are like small explosions. While this is not a problem it is something to be aware of if you are intending to use this in a noise sensitive place. The high wattage and fast boiling means that some of the larger pockets of steam collapse to create these very loud popping sounds (not like a rolling boil, discrete and explosive).
The construction and packaging are high quality. The base is sturdy and doesn’t slide around with normal use. The handle is comfortable and there is a small vent in the lid to direct the steam away from your hands when you align the arrows on the lid (a very nice little feature). The construction feels sturdy while being fairly lightweight. The buttons are responsive and I haven’t accidentally pressed one yet. You do have to hold the power button down to turn it on while just a tap will turn it off, again, a nice little detail.
The aesthetics of the kettle are nice. It is understated, in a nice matte black finish. The base is functional while not being ugly. It blends into a modern set of kitchen tools without causing visitors to wonder what it is (unlike some coffee grinders). In general, it leans masculine, modern, industrial, and minimal in the visual design but it isn’t an eye sore.
I really enjoy this kettle and I won’t have any issues using it until either I break it or it gives out. There are two things I would offer as a way to take this from a 4 to a 5 for the next generation of the GK1 (maybe GK2?). The first is a more apparent max fill line. I am regularly using my kettle in the dark mornings and it can be hard to see the max fill line on the inside of the kettle. It there was a small bit of material that I could use as a gauge it would help in low light uses. The second is the ability to convert the temperature reading to Celsius. I know this is not a feature that most Americans would ask for but I was very surprised to find out I could only use Fahrenheit (maybe this has to do with the 5 degree granularity but I am unsure).
I would recommend this kettle to most people for pour over coffee and other electric kettle needs.
The ability to set a specific temperature is great, and I love the gooseneck for making pour over coffee. I wish the kettle didn't beep so loud - that seems unnecessary. Overall, we like this kettle.