Enfinigy Electric Glass Kettle

We have a number of Zwilling products, including two hot water kettles. They look great and work even better. Especially this new glass one. Amazed how much quiet this one is. Gets used five or six times a day. At times, I even use it to start water boiling for say vegetables going on the stove. Same goes for the other Zwilling products - super coffee maker, air fryer, and knives that you can't beat.

TLDR: Pros: Non-toxic materials, brewing filter for tea, custom temperature options. Cons: Plastic, non-rubberized handle, flat touch panel (no buttons), filter built into lid (needs to be removed before filling), expensive. I purchased this item specifically because I read that it uses the safest materials and design on the market - in terms of material toxicity and electrical safety. It functions as intended and I love the filter in the lid to brew fresh custom tea. However, it lacks some quality of life features that other models have. 1) The handle is plastic. Other models have a rubbery grip and the handle on the other models extends all the way to the base, to prevent slipping. 2) The flat touch panel is not satisfying. Other models have a simple switch that you can press for basic heating. 3) The lid requires removal before filling with water. Other models have a lid that flips open, and a lever to do so easily with one hand. I understand that this might be a tricky redesign, given the filter in this one. It would be great if the filter was an optional insert, separate from the lid. For these drawbacks the price is quite high. But it gets the job done, so it’s okay.