DaewooKensington Pyramid Kettle, Stainless Steel, 3000 W, 1.7 liters, Black

This was the most stylish kettle I could find on Amazon at this price range, and out of all the pyramid kettles, I thought that this had the best shape and proportions.Pros:The handle has indentations for the fingers, which looks both stylish, and also makes the kettle easier to hold and tilt.The pull on the lid does not heat up as it is lined with rubber, and I suspect the outer silver ring is made of plastic rather than steel.The minimum level is just enough to fill a large mug, so there is no wasted energy heating water for one person.The element is hidden, so no limescale gathering round an exposed element.The transparent level is very useful.The spout really is non-drip, which is marvellous, and even though there is water inside the lid because of condensation, this does not drip when the lid comes off.Cons:The steel of the spout is quite thin and on close inspection, is slightly irregular, which is an obvious giveaway that this is not an expensive kettle even though the details and the shape are so stylish. However, it can pass muster from a greater distance.

Am reviewing black pyramid kettlePros:Easy to lift, hold and pour, as long as not too fullNo dribbles or danger of scalding yourselfAll stainless steel inside, except for 2 little plastic plugs covering the fixings for the water level indicator and a cover for water gauge tube, which is above water level anywayGood taste from day 1Reasonably quiet for this price range, but if you're looking for a really quiet kettle, look elsewhereHas a metal sieve/filter insert in spout, which itself looks durable, however, how it's fixed is a definite conNo wobble on base2 year warranty - so it says on box, but no warranty card includedCons:Lid fits very tightly and has to be pushed down with quite a bit of force and opening it also requires more force than it should, however the ring on the lid is easy to gripBlack finish will scratch easily, I'd guessMetal sieve insert was very difficult to get fixed in place after I'd removed it, before using, now having used it a few days, it's impossible to get out again.Full review:I prefer pyramid or dome kettles to jug kettles, as find them easier to hold and pour from when full. Also, always buy stainless steel kettles. My last kettle was Aicock, which broke within 10 months.. I found the current selection of dome or pyramid kettles somewhat limited and would've preferred plain brushed stainless steel finish, as more durable. The black finish looks very smart and will match any decor, but as said, looks to be easily scratched to me. So far, have managed to avoid it.. See edit below after longer use.For me, the biggest con is the way the sieve insert is fixed into the spout and the annoyingly tight lid. The sieve insert looked the same as the one in my last kettle, which was easy to remove and replace for cleaning. But once I removed it as a test, I found it very hard to get it to stay in place again. There are 3 little tabs, and found that it would only stay in with one tab at the top, and now, it's so tightly wedged in that I cannot get it out. Even tried to pry it away carefully with tweezers, inserted between rim and kettle, but would not budge and cannot push it loose through spout. I live in a hard water area, so the sieve quickly collects chalk residue, and needs to be removed to rinse it.. so far, I've run water into the spout, and emptied it by holding kettle upside down, but it's far from ideal. The sieve insert is one of most important features in a hard water area, I find. The metal ones are a big improvement over plastic for durability, however, being able to easily remove and replace it is also essential. A more minor issue for me is the tight fitting lid. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but with repeated use, it has become quite annoying to have to push it down with so much force.As to noise, it's not so loud that you have to shout when it's on, but you would definitely have to raise your voice, and that's while it's still new..It does boil a full kettle quite quickly, though. Would also not call it rapid boil, but it's fast enough for my needs.I purchased the extra 3 guarantee for £3.99. This covers accidental damage for 3 years after purchase, and breakdown for 2 years, starting 1 year after purchase. I was a bit annoyed to discover it has 2 years warranty as standard, but this gives me an additional year cover, so is maybe worth it.I will try and upload a photo or 2 showing inside of kettle in next few days..The issue with the sieve insert, and even the tight fitting lid, might be a one-off.. Otherwise, would've given 5 stars, but those 2 issues combined are definitely enough to deduct a star for me. I'd say this kettle is worth a try, bearing in mind the issues mentioned.Edit: aAfter 2 years use, can now say with certainty that the black finish scratches very easily. In some places, it has worn away altogether, showing silver metal underneath, although I tried to be careful. Just filling up caused damage to finish, where it's touched the sink or tap. Also, it shows up chalk marks, which are almost impossible to remove without damaging the black finish. Below the spout, some white swirls have formed, which are light chalk residue, that I would probably not notice on a stainless steel finish, but on the black, make it look dirty even when it's not.If you over-fill this, it IS actually hard to pour from, and splashes and dribbles, although this only applies when it's very full.Still cannot get filter insert out from spout. Lid is still very stiff to remove and replace. But it's still going strong after 2 years, despite me having totally neglected to de-scale it so far.

I ordered this kettle after waiting more than a month for a different one that got lost in the post. I ordered it in the afternoon and it arrived the same evening. Can't do better than that. I like it, looks great, boils fast etc. Only issue is it's hard to see the water level.

Great value for money does what it says on the tin

The kettle offers a nice experience overall. Lovely action on the push button to open the lid. Smoothly glides open wide enough to get even the largest of taps in. While the kettle is loud, it’s boils up fast and the noise is kind of reassuring as you know it’s working hard for the task in hand. Solid click to let you know the water is ready... a real sound of quality craftsmanship. While the handle is quite protruding from the kettle, it’s nice to have a little space between your skin and the boiling hot liquid. Safety is paramount for me and this design feature ticks all the boxes. The pour from kettle to mug is pretty swift and seamless, a really nice flow of liquid. Impressive maiden voyage, Will definitely be using this again! (Not sure why Amazon is asking me to give a rating out of 5 for the ‘flavour’?... I haven’t yet licked the kettle so cannot accurately give any feedback on this. May amend my review in the future if that changes)