I bought this kettle 2 weeks ago as a quiet replacement for our previous Sunbeam kettle. It is not quiet at all. I am very disappointed.

Sunbeam used to be the most reliable brand and I have used their products for most of my small appliances over the last 48 years. Unfortunately, this seems to have gradually changed. The Maestro kettle I purchased in January 2021 has many design flaws, as listed in previous reviews. However, the worst is the fact that the lid no longer opens with the button. This started within a few months of purchase but has recently been a permanent feature. Now, if we wish to refill and reuse the kettle, it requires us to risk a burn when trying to prise open a v hot lid with our fingernails. I’m sure Sunbeam is capable of better than this. Poor quality just adds to faster landfill. I no longer buy Sunbeam toasters as they are so poor. It appears that the kettles are now also off the list. What a shame!

The kettle is great but it's not really as quiet as I expected. Not much difference at all really.