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Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE vs Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB Side-by-Side Comparison

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Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE vs Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB

Overall Verdict

With a slightly higher price, the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE is slightly better than the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB in all aspects including performance, design, and usability.

Both kettles have high quality design features like water-level markings and an LED ring on their carafes. However, the Aigostar’s limescale filter isn’t removable like the Zeppoli.

Although both are glass kettles, the Aigostar consumed more energy, was more noisy, and didn’t retain heat as well as the Zeppoli. The biggest problem, however, was the Aigostar’s slow boiling speed which is a major weakness for an electric kettle, even considering its lower power draw compared to the Zeppoli.

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Pros & Cons

  • Fast boiling time
  • Low energy consumption
  • Extremely quiet boiling phase
  • Good heat retention
  • Affordable
  • Light weight
  • Easy to use and clean
  • Low price tag
  • Low energy consumption
  • Quiet boiling phase
  • Light weight
  • Easy to use
  • Flat two-prong cord
  • Plastic lid interior
  • Slow boiling time
  • Inconvenient button placement

Key Specs

Dimensions
L9.06 x W6.30 x H8.46 inches
L7.76 x W5.79 x H9.25 inches
Weight
2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Material
Glass and BPA-free plastic
Glass and BPA-free plastic
Capacity
57.5 fl oz (1.7 L)
57.5 fl oz (1.7 L)
Power
1500 W
1100 W
Cord Placement
Base (cordless carafe)
Base (cordless carafe)

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$27.97
$21.95

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.4
6.9

Boiling Time

8.2
5.3
1.5 liters of water boiling inside the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE. The digital timer displays 06 minutes and 51 seconds.
1.5 liters of water boiling inside the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB. The digital timer displays 09 minutes and 43 seconds.
Room Temperature
80°F (26.7°C)
80°F (26.7°C)
Water Volume
50.72 fl. oz. (1.5 liters)
50.72 fl. oz. (1.5 liters)
Boiling Time
6m 51s
9m 43s

Energy Consumption

8.6
8.2
The power meter reads the energy consumption of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE to be 147 Wh.
The power meter reads the energy consumption of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB to be 149 Wh.
Voltage
111 V
113 V
Current
11.43 A
8.092 A
Power
1260 W
916 W
Energy Consumption
147 Wh
149 Wh

Noise Level

9.5
9.4
The Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE is boiling 1.5 liters of water. The noise meter displays the maximum sound pressure level to be 64.7 dB. The power meter reads 113 V, 8.125 A, 929 W, 100 Wh, 50 Hz, and 1.0 PF.
The Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB is boiling 1.5 liters of water. The noise meter displays the maximum sound pressure level to be 65.1 dB.
Noise Level
64.7 dB
65.1 dB

Keep Warm

7.5
6.5
On the right is a Thermo Pro two-probe digital thermometer displaying 203°F and 204°F. In the middle is the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE with 1.5 liters of water and two probes inside. On the right is a digital timer on a 5 minute countdown.
On the right is a Thermo Pro two-probe digital thermometer displaying 201°F and 202°F. In the middle is the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB with 1.5 liters of water and two probes inside. On the right is a digital timer on a 5 minute countdown.
After 5 Minutes
203°F / 94.5°C
201°F / 94.5°C

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.9
7.4

In the Box

In the middle is the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE. On the left is a cardboard box, below it is the power base. On the right is an instruction manual.
On the upper right is the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB. On the left is a cardboard box. Below the kettle, on the right is an instruction manual and on the left is the power base.

Dimensions

The Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE is 9.06 inches in length, 6.30 inches in width, and 8.46 inches in height.
The Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB is 7.76 inches in length, 5.79 inches in width, and 9.25 inches in height.
Length
9.1" (23.0 cm)
7.8" (19.7 cm)
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
5.8" (14.7 cm)
Height
8.5" (21.5 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)
Weight
2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)

Carafe

8.0
7.0
The carafe of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE sitting on top of its power base.
The carafe of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE sitting on top of its power base.
The heating plate with a LED ring around it of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The heating plate with a LED ring around it glowing blue of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The plastic black V-shaped spout of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The lid opening diameter of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE is 3.94 inches.
The plastic black bottom of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The carafe of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB sitting on top of its power base.
The carafe of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB sitting on top of its power base.
The heating plate with a LED ring around it of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The heating plate with a LED ring around it glowing blue of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The glass V-shaped spout of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The lid opening diameter of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB is 4.06 inches.
The plastic black bottom of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
Capacity
57.5 fl oz (1.7 L)
57.5 fl oz (1.7 L)
Weight
2.3 oz (64 g)
1.7 oz (49 g)
Materials
Borosilicate glass
Borosilicate glass
Spout
V-shaped
V-shaped
Opening Diameter
3.94 in. (10 cm)
4.1" (10.3 cm)
LED Ring
Blue
Blue
Filter
Removable mesh
Removable mesh
Water Level Markings
Yes
Yes
Tea Infuser
No
No

Handle

7.0
7.0
A hand holding the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE by its handle.
A hand holding the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB by its handle.
Materials
Cool-touch BPA-free plastic
Cool-touch BPA-free plastic
Type
Cool-touch, anti-slip
Cool-touch, anti-slip

Lid

7.0
7.0
The stainless steel pop-up lid of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The stainless steel pop-up lid of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The pop-up lid of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE opens at an 75° angle.
The black pop-up lid of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The black pop-up lid of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The pop-up lid of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB opens at an 80° angle.
The mesh filter attached to the pop-up lid of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
Materials
BPA-free plastic
BPA-free plastic
Type
Hinged
Hinged
Open Mechanism
Push-button pop-up
Push-button pop-up

Base

9.0
9.0
The top of the power base of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The top of the power base of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The bottom of the power base of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE has a cord storage and also three small anti-slip rubber pads.
The top of the power base of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The top of the power base of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB.
The bottom of the power base of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB has a cord storage and also three small anti-slip rubber pads.
Materials
BPA-free plastic
BPA-free plastic
Type
Swivel 360°
Swivel 360°
Cord Storage
Yes
Yes

Power Cord

The two-pronged flat power cord of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The three-pronged round power cord of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB is 29.53 inches long (75 cm).
Type
two-pronged plug
three-pronged plug
Power
1500 W
1100 W
Rated Output
120 V ~ 60 Hz
120 V ~ 60 Hz
Cord Placement
Base
Base
Cord Length
32.28 in. (82 cm)
29.5" (75.0 cm)

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.5
6.5

User Control

7.0
6.0
The clear plastic power switch of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
The handle of the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB has two buttons, the one above is the lid button and below is the power switch.
Control
One touch
One touch
Indicator Light
No
No
Display
No
No
Temperature Control
No
No
Presets
No
No
Keep Warm
No
No
Automatic Shut-Off
Yes
Yes
Boil-Dry Protection
Yes
Yes

Ease of Use

8.0
7.0
A hand pouring water from the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE into a glass of black tea.
A hand pouring water from the Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB into a glass of black tea.

Cleaning

7.0
6.0
A person in a white shirt holding the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE by its handle on one hand and the other hand wiping the carafe interior with a piece of tissue.
A person in a white shirt holding the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE by its handle on one hand and the other hand wiping the carafe interior with a piece of tissue.
The removable mesh filter of the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
A person in a white shirt holding the Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE by its handle on one hand and the other hand wiping the carafe interior with a piece of tissue. On the right is a bottle of white vinegar.