Alpesh just given the Skuma a whirl:
I understand there is an upgraded Gen 2 model that I presume you will receive
I’m not seeing anything on the Skuma that explicitly indicates such, the model name is: “SK2000” .
Regarding the filtration noise it measured ~60dB (measured with: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splendapps.decibel&hl=en_US).
I dispensed some hot water into a warmed mug using the 85C temp setting, my thermometer measured ~60C; there’s a note that came with the Skuma indicating the hot water function can be adjusted for Summer/Winter and there’s an option to control the max temp - I’ve yet to try this.