We bought this kettle in December 2021. It looks great and works as a kettle should. Unfortunately 2 months out of its warranty it is leaking from somewhere around the base. Not worth spending so much money on a disposable item.

Kettle started leaking just after 2 years of owning the product - so out of warranty. Absolutely no reason for it, worked fine for 2 years, then noticed pools of water and found a leak coming out of the bottom. Don't spend the money for something that won't last!!

My kettle has developed a large crack at the top of the handle after just 6 months which means it is unsafe for use. Lid does not open very well either, incredibly disappointed as also bought with the toaster and that cooks unevenly and slowly. A very expensive mistake.

Paint cracked round handle so very disappointed but Smeg are arranging replacement

It does not work

Lovely Looking kettle - really finished off the look of my kitchen - However, a few months outside of warranty a large bubble appeared under the paint/finish and eventually took over half the kettle! I really would have expected it to last a few years longer for the price!

Not as great as I expected from SMEG. Actually seemed a little cheap and tinny, lid doesn’t always open first time and I thought it would be quieter when boiling.

Looks great, boils well. Only reason for reading the stats is the lid is sticky, which should not happen on a high end product. Generally I’m a Smeg fan. Love the retro.