What’s good:Nice styling (if a bit me-too)Decent ergonomicsQuick to boilWhat’s not so good:Viewing window is too opaqueA bit wobbly during the boil processNot as functionally simple as it could beLid doesn’t open fullyFeels pricey compared to its peersMy favourite kettle recently bit the dust (a Bosch Styline) and having used various other kettles over the year I have come to appreciate its certain design elements and ergonomics.This Beko kettle mimics the Bosch in its silhouette by having a similar overall shape and handle position - giving it a chunky but relatively stylish and functional appearance. It is there that the similarities end, as the Beko approach is different to Bosch in a few areas.Firstly, the water viewing window is simply too opaque to really tell what the water level is. This feels like a bit of an oversight.The lid release is via a thumb-operated button. It seems to work ok with no obvious sticking but I have come to distrust some release mechanisms that are less direct, so time will tell if it endures.The lid itself doesn’t open as far back as the Bosch, so filling it with water from the tap through the main opening might be a little more awkward, but that just depends on how accessible your tap is.Operationally this kettle lets you set the temperature over 4 presets between 40-100 degrees C, which is not uncommon of a kettle in this range, and similar to the Bosch (although the 40 degree option is a new one on me!). It allows you to have it stop at temperatures that might be better used for different types of hot beverage. Functionally it is not quite as clear as the Bosch, but overall it is fairly similar. I’m not keen on how it seems to wobble a bit while it’s boiling. I’ve had budget range kettles do that, but it’s not what I’d expect of one at this price point.Overall it is a decent kettle with a couple of shortcomings in design. Considering the price is right on where you can get the Bosch for (depending on colour), I’d be opting for the Bosch every time as I have greater buying histor

The gauge at the back of the kettle is supposed to show you how much water you are using - a choice of levels -this doesn't work at all - you cannot see the water level inside, even when you are filling it. All is dark grey. I even tried a torch to look. So a function that doesn't function. Usually there is a little white or red ball to show the level if it cannot be illuminated.The little button switches are fiddly and don't work intuitively. The temperature button you press only goes to the end, boil 100 degrees. I can't make mine choose a warm 40 degree, or more along the scale, function, although of course there is no point in that anyway, unless you like lukewarm drinks. On a rolling boil, it shakes about even half full. I couldn't make the keep warm button work but I wouldn't want to to use that anyway for health reasons, warm water can become less safe, and become tainted if kept at a temperature for a long time.The one hand opening may be considered a plus, although it doesn't stay open, which makes for a change of plan mid fill, and normally we fill kettles through the spouts, don't we now? Sorry this kettle only has it's looks to recommend it, a clean white line maybe, the silver and grey are good looking touches, but handsome is as handsome does, I am afraid.