I had a plastic one, and I brought it to my office. I bought this for my home, and I love it. It is a little bit more expensive than my old one, but it works great, looks great. I just love it. If you are considering an electrical kettle, it is the one you should choose.

I've been using this electric hot water kettle for several weeks now and find that it works well. It holds enough water for four cups of coffee/tea, heats the water up quickly and shuts itself off when done. The reason for four stars rather than five is due to the placement of the fill-level display (under the handle) which makes it awkward (but not impossible) to read and the short length ( 28" long) of the wire on the base.

The description and product literature say that it is stainless steel.. I'm not sure I believe it. This is one of the loudest electric kettle's I've ever heard! Also, there isn't a 'nice' way of opening the lid, you have to pry at a plastic handle which seems it will soon rip off. Other than that, it heats up pretty fast.

I am thrilled with the Aroma Cordless Water Kettle. Just turn it on and in less then 90 seconds the water is super hot for tea or coffee. I love it! I use it everyday

For the price and the fast heating, it seemed good but ours broke in less than a year. We used it moderately, just the two of us, so it should have lasted better. Some of the other reviews say the same thing- it is made cheaply and breaks -- a trap for consumers, be warned.

Bought this for the office a month ago. Used regularly. Still works. Shiny, compact and heats up fast. Would buy again.