OXO Good Grips Click Click Tea Kettle, Red

I bought this kettle for it's modern and sleek appearance. It looks just as nice as it does in the photos, and the click to open/click to close button on the kettle works well. However, there's a few things I'd improve about this kettle. First, filling it is a bit difficult, as the handle doesn't move, so you have to angle it just right to fill it with water from your sink's faucet. Secondly, it pours a little strangely. Rather than a nice stream, water comes out in a splashy manner, making it rather easy to get a few drops of boiling water on your hands if you're holding the cup you're pouring the water into. Lastly, it doesn't heat as fast as some other kettles. I would recommend this kettle if looks are more important or if you don't need to use a kettle except once in a while.

This kettle is maybe even better-looking than in the photos, and works well to boot. I drink several cups of tea a day, and this kettle works great for me. The opening on the top is large enough that you can wash inside and wide enough that it's as easy-to-fill as any other kettle with a fixed handle. The handle stays cool unless you fill the kettle to the very brim. You need to tilt the kettle to a very sharp angle to pour the water, and at first I didn't believe I needed to tilt it so far -- probably why the other reviewer didn't get a steady stream out of it. Once tilted far enough it pours with a nice steady stream.

I can't decide if I like the way the spout opens and closes -- there's a trigger to open and a button to close. It's comfortable to use but I have a mild tendency to leave the spout open after pouring.

Overall, the kettle feels heavy and well-made. I think this will stick around for a while.

I had the other Oxo Good Grips tea kettle that opens by tilting, and after a few near misses with boiling hot water almost spilling out because I was unsteady, I bought this one. It is big enough for about 4 cups of water and the whistle is LOUD! I was worried that there would be steam coming out of the lid and onto the handle, but that is not the case. The lid fits so tightly that the steam stays in, yet it is easy to remove to allow you to add water and clean the kettle. The handle does not move...a plus for me. Great red color too. Would definitely buy again and will give as gift.