My niece bought a cheap one at Target or Kmart and it lasted years longer than a more expensive one did. The “generic” brands are mostly made by large manufacturers. They have cheap labels on them not fancy pretty ones and the same applies to the packaging. For Example -I was given an expensive electric kettle. If you fill it even a spoon too much it switches off after the water has just started to warm. Take a little bit out and it boils. On a couple of occasions I have deliberately only poured water into a dessertspoon (not over filled it) then switch it on again and it has boiled – so frustrating. I would try a generic brand rather than “paying for the name”.

I’ve had a Breville one for years and had no issues with it. From memory it cost under $100 too. Highly recommend