I am a senior who was finding it difficult to use my kettle because of arthritis. It was too heavy, and the handle was too big for me to grip. So I began to search for a new one. I narrowed my search down to 3 or 4 that were in my price range, and then I began to compare. After carefully reading the descriptions, specs, and customer reviews of each, I decided on the Comfee Electric Kettle, and I'm so glad I did. It's perfect. The handle is small enough for me to grip securely. It's not very heavy which makes it easy to lift and pour, even when it's full. The water boils quickly and then the kettle shuts off automatically. It's all metal...no worries about breaking glass. The all white, sleek design is timeless and looks great on my counter. AND the cost is lower than the other kettles I was looking at.