Much nicer and more elegant up close. Purchased for 50 euros.

Comparatively slower in boiling than the previous one, which was not even a well-known brand.

The outer surface gets quite hot, but I wouldn't say excessively. I have seen much worse in all-metal kettles.

Now, as for the noise, it seems quite quiet to me, I don't know why other reviews say the opposite (in the silver color).

If someone wants a completely noiseless kettle, I suppose they should choose one with a double wall.

Finally, the filter is quite dense, so it reduces the water flow a bit, which is positive for me. Of course, the way it is positioned, even if you turn the kettle upside down, there is still half a finger of water inside, but it's not something that bothers me, it just needs a light shake towards the end.

This also means that it is not ideal for pour over. If the water level is close to half a liter, the flow is a bit unstable.