I've been using this for about a week, but so far I really like it. It heats water fast, and the setup was not complicated. I didn't download the app for wifi, so I can't speak to that. The star of the show is Corvo's modern, minimalist look. I got the matte black. Two reasons I didn't give it 5 stars: When empty, it's a bit wobbly on the base. I've seen this mentioned in other comments. My last kettle (not a fellow) sat firmly on the base. Also, there is no cord storage. The cord is short and thick, which is not a bad thing in itself, but trying to minimize it with a twist tie is difficult and doesn't do much as far as hiding the cord. I just feel that, for the price point, it should have cord storage and sit firmly on the base. Otherwise, I'm happy with the purchase. I hope it will last as long as my last kettle or longer, again, given the price.
Tl, dr: Works well, but at this price point there are some aesthetic issues I find difficult to overlook.
Aesthetics: For a product this expensive, which is obviously uses design/aesthetic as a selling point, I feel there’s some lack of care in the overall look of the item. The wood tone of the handle on the lid and the handle on the body is egregiously different. If you look at the product photos online very, very carefully, you can see that the sane cosmetic issue is present in the product photos, though it looks far more subtle. I’m not sure if what I got is just a coincidence of color variation, given how much more different it is from the photos, or a result of intentional misrepresentation.
Functionality: I’ve thus far used the kettle with preboil and hold, and I set the altitude as well. I have not yet used the scheduling feature, but the dial and screen combo is simple and works well. The pout feels great and the stream of water is adequately smooth. Very satisfied with the actual function of the item.
This has changed my morning matcha routine. I used to heat my water on the stove and use a digital thermometer to wait for the perfect temperature— using this electric kettle has not only made my routine so much easier, but the design and ease has been so incredible, especially as a mom. I love that it remains at the perfect temperature until I turn it off. I honestly cannot imagine my life without it now!
Very cute kettle. I had the stovetop version and decided to switch to electric. Heats up fine, but it's hard to understand how to access the additional features because their are no instructions in the booklet. They provide a QR code you can use to access the directions but it directs you to the homepage. I haven't searched through the site yet to find the instructions and I'm a bit annoyed that I have to