***** Star for the Russell Hobbs Allure. After this is now our third kettle in the last 17 years, I can give according to a comparative evaluation. Our old Philips had served us well and were after 16 years service day in day out the ghost. A new brand kettle was too expensive then, ie a 19.99 product was purchased. The was cheap ... in the truest sense of the word. The outlet was just poorly designed, it dripped and dribbled. He made a noise like a jet ... bad buy! Therefore, this cheap-expensive purchase had to waste despite technically perfect function. Searched a good Waser cooker now. So the Russell Hobbs Allure came into the house. Everything is just right: value for money, while still looking good in my opinion. It is quiet, the water heats quickly and quietly, and the outlet is designed so that the hot water reaches the point where it should go. Practicable is both the attachment of the on switch and the key for the Deckelöffung and size of the feed opening. Therefore ***** star for the Russell Hobbs Allure.