Best Electric Kettles of 2024
To start, here’s a list of the eight models we tested in this latest round to find the best electric kettle:
Chefman Easy Fill Electric Kettle: This is a fantastic value for about $28. A pour-through lid makes it quick and easy to fill. It has no temperature control and does not keep water hot after it boils. It was one of the slower kettles, taking 6 minutes to boil. If you just want to boil water and don’t need any bells and whistles, this is the kettle for you.
Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle: With five preset temperature settings, a cool-touch exterior, fast boil time, and a reasonable price, this is a nice option for tea drinkers. It can hold your set temperature for up to 30 minutes.
Beautiful One-Touch Kettle by Drew Barrymore: Our overall winner is a great value with a ton of features, and it boiled water as quickly as any other electric kettle we tested. It has four preset temperatures, but you can dial them up or down in five-degree increments. This attractive kettle will keep your water at your chosen temperature for up to 60 minutes, and its cool-touch exterior makes it a safer option.
KitchenAid 1.25 Liter Electric Kettle: This has an unusual look for an electric kettle, as it looks like a traditional one. It’s compact and cute, and comes in a bunch of colors, making it one of our top picks. You can even match it to your other KitchenAid appliances, like a stand mixer. It includes a mesh filter to catch limescale for cleaner water, but doesn’t offer any fancy features beyond that.
Aromaster Electric Gooseneck Kettle: The gooseneck spout and built-in analog thermometer are the star features of this kettle. A gooseneck spout is a must for filter coffee, and it’s important to know the exact temperature, because you don’t want water that’s completely boiling to make coffee. You can’t set or hold a specific temperature, but at least you can see it on this kettle. (Update: Out of stock)
Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle: At around $40, this is the least expensive gooseneck kettle option I tested. If that’s the only feature you need, the Bodum is an attractive choice for the price, but it lacks any distinguishing features and boils relatively slowly compared to other higher-wattage options.
Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle: If you want a reasonably priced gooseneck kettle with five temperature settings for tea and coffee, plus a 60-minute temperature hold, this is your kettle for around $70. Clearly marked buttons on the base make it easy to use.
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle: Want to impress your guests with the best pour-over coffee? At $165-$195 depending on the finish, this is a splurge, but it has all the best features for coffee lovers. The Stagg has the gooseneck spout you want for a controlled pour, and you can set the exact temperature you want and then hold it there for up to 60 minutes. Plus, it’s a downright gorgeous addition to any kitchen, something you’ll be proud to show off.
For comparison, here is a more detailed overview of the key specifications of each model:
Electric kettle specifications
| Chefman Easy Fill Electric Kettle | Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle | Beautiful One-Touch Kettle by Drew Barrymore | KitchenAid KEK1222 Electric Kettle | Aromaster Electric Gooseneck Kettle | Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle | Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle | Stagg EKG Electric Kettle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model number | RJ11-17-GM-EF | 41033 | 19135 | KEK1222 | YK-139T | 11883-259VS | CO108-NK | EEO1AA1A |
| Colour | Matte black, clear | Black | Black, Cornflower Blue, Merlot, Oyster Gray, Sage Green, White Glaze | Black Matte, Onyx Black, Brushed Stainless Steel, Empire Red, Pistachio | Black | Matte Black | Stainless steel | Matte Black, Matte White, Polished Steel, Polished Copper, Stone Blue, Warm Pink (multiple wood accents available) |
| Capacity | 1.7 liters | 1.7 liters | 1.7 liters | 1.25 liters | 27 oz (0.8 liter) | 27 oz (0.8 liter) | 27 oz (0.8 liter) | 30.43 oz (0.9 liter) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD, in inches) | 9.5 x 6.1 x 8.3 | 9.5 x 6.0 x 8.4 | 10.5 x 6.4 x 9.2 | 10.3 x 7.0 x 8.9 | 7.1 x 6.5 x 11.6 | 6.3 x 8.3 x 11.8 | 9.0 x 7.7 x 11.6 | 8.0 x 6.8 x 11.5 |
| Weight (in pounds, including base) | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Cool-touch exterior | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Temperature setting function | No | Yes (5 options) | Yes (4 options) | No | No | No | Yes (5 options) | Yes (to the exact extent) |
| Hold temperature function | No | Yes (automatically holds for 30 minutes) | Yes (automatically holds for 60 minutes) | No | No | No | Yes (for 60 minutes) | Yes (for 60 minutes) |
| Thermometer | No | Yes (digital) | Yes (digital) | No | Yes (analog) | No | No | Yes (digital) |
| Assets | 1,100W | 1,500W | 1,500W | 1,500W | 1,200W | 1,000W | 1,200W | 1,200W |
| Cooking time | 06:00 am | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:13 | 4:59 | 6:42 | 4:34 | 4:34 |
| Selling price | $28 | $45 | $40 | $100 | $60 | $40 | $100 | €165 |
Finally, here you will find the test notes from previous years’ tests.
The Zwilling Enfinigy performed well and we really liked the minimalist design.
The Zwilling Enfinigy was a favorite right out of the box from a purely aesthetic perspective, and this kettle performed to a high standard during our testing as well. The build is solid, and I loved the minimalist, one-button design. At just over 2 pounds, it’s not overly bulky, and it has a cool-touch exterior for finger safety. There’s also a Pro model with similar, equally large dimensions now.
Another top pick from previous years is the Oxo Brew Adjustable Gooseneck Kettle. With its gooseneck spout, it’s an especially attractive kettle for pour-over or other manual brewing setups that require a consistent, controlled pour. It’s still a great choice, but Cosori’s gooseneck kettle offers similar features and performance while costing a few bucks less.
Meanwhile, the Oxo Brew Cordless Glass Kettle was actually the fastest and most consistent kettle in our 2021 cooking tests. It has a sleek and sturdy build and fits well with any kitchen motif, especially if you prefer an electric kettle with a glass carafe. At $104, it is a bit expensive, but still worth considering.
The Smarter iKettle: Not currently available in the US, but it performed well in our tests, and I loved the sturdy, stainless steel construction. It’s the only kettle we tested that has an app, which turned out to be both a blessing and a curse. Specifically, the water boiled quickly and completely when controlled via the app, but it shut off before it reached a full boil when I tried to boil water the old-fashioned way, using the button on the side of the kettle. If you’re an app addict, being able to see how much water is in your kettle and start it boiling remotely from your device is handy. Whether that’s worth paying a little more than you would for a standard electric kettle is up to you.
The Smeg scores points for style and boiling water in an instant, but it is a bit pricey for what it does.
The expensive Smeg Electric Kettle was another high octane kettle with a solid build and a lot of retro charm. My biggest problem with it is that it got extremely hot to the touch. It is also terribly expensive, especially considering that it has no special features other than just boiling water. If you like the looks, you won’t be disappointed, but it doesn’t offer great value.
The Cuisinart PerfectTemp also did well in tests, but the performance is not up to par for the $100 MSRP (although it can be found on sale for just $79). If you want to get one of that brand and the PerfectTemp is not on sale, I would somewhat recommend this one base model for $70that has fewer presets but a more reasonable price. As my (now former) colleague Megan Wollerton reported in her first round of testing for CNET, PerfectTemp has received customer feedback and Amazon Reviews stating that the automatic shut-off feature is defective and poses a potential fire hazard. Cuisinart did not respond to a request for comment.
Both Ovente electric kettles I tested – the $26 Oven lighting and the $50 Ovente Victoria series — are affordable options that boil water quickly and are easy to use. Neither stood out in our test and felt a bit cheap. They also both had lids that were unnecessarily loose from the kettle, meaning you could lose them. Knowing me, I probably would.
Sensors connected to this four-channel K-thermometer SD logger help keep track of water temperature.
