It boils the water fast.

It boiled water in about the same time as a 30 year old coil burner range

Went to boil water for coffee just about a month after buying the product, plugged it in and heard the "beep", but none of the buttons were responsive

It boils water faster than anything in the kitchen, and yes, I think it is much faster than gas.

Using two different thermometers, when set to 220 degrees (f) in temperature mode with a stainless steel pot and 1 cup of water...the water never boils but instead sits at 165 degrees

It boils water faster than anything in the kitchen, and yes, I think it is much faster than gas.

Took too long to boil water.

It boils the water fast.