It looks nice on the kitchen counter with its perfect design and workmanship. Easy to use, I can rely on it to make tasty coffee every day. I would give it a 5-star rating if not for the on/off switch. I can't realibly perform this simple task consistently. It often took multiple tried to get it working. Unplug and replug the electrical cord seemed to increase the successful rate, at lease for a while.
We love it! It's beautiful, perfectly controls temperature, easy to use and make no noise!. However, it conducts heat and becomes pretty hot on its exterior surface when done. It also leaks if you pour too fast, and get a bit of a smell when boiling.
This is what modern appliances should be like: the digital integration is subtle but useful, in setting and showing a precise temperature in a simple UI. You don't need an app or bluetooth pairing to make a cup of tea! The design and construction is nice.
Function/Features: Works very well. The spout directs water gently and precisely, so there is no splashing over the cone/filter. The kettle heats up very quickly and maintains the temperature for 5 minutes without needing to set it up that way; enough time to do a pour over. The handle is shaped well for a nice ergonomic fit. The kettle is light, due to aluminum material. The lid has no chance of falling out while pouring. It is a joy to use on a daily basis.
Craftsmanship: the wood knob on top is a little loose and rotates a bit when removing the lid, which has an appropriately snug fit into the opening.
RE: White w/maple kettle...
Materials: Very nice materials and finishes. Everything is white (base, kettle, lid, cord), except the handle, handle collar/fastener and the knob on the lid. The cord is heavy-duty and short. Because it is heavy-duty it is not very flexible, which makes it a challenge to stow the cord and the unit against the backsplash of the counter.
Aesthetics: Good looking, with some room for improvement, according to my own tastes. The screw to fasten the handle is attractive and visible at the back of the handle, but I think would look better if it were plugged with maple instead; the shiny chrome-colored collar at the base of the handle would look better it it were to match the kettle color or if it were matte metal.