After a long think, compare, etc. I have finally decided to purchase this Bosch kettle. I have not been disappointed. He is very fast, no matter what the temperature. The short beep before and after reaching the temperature is not at all noisy or distracting. No steam rising from the housing is not really hot, so no risk of burning. The opening is clean large enough for pouring or for. Plastic odor I can not confirm, absolutely odorless ....... signed up for the black color chosen because I imagine that it looks to me more elegant and not quite as powerful acts ...... Price / quality is perfectly okay. Overall a top device, I hope it stays that in the coming months, years; )) Bosch TWK8613 kettle Styline / plastic with stainless steel applications / for 1.5 l / 2000-2400 Watt max