My cheapo kettle bought after the last one fell apart in my gf's hands checks almost all the boxes. I think low-tech is almost always better. Also I agree that

My cheapo kettle bought after the last one fell apart in my gf's hands checks almost all the boxes. I think low-tech is almost always better. Also I agree that a consumer trying to buy a cool look is a major problem. Just get something simple that does what it has to do.