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Kettles

We test dozens of Kettles for performance, usability, and design. Here’s our test procedure and detailed reviews.

#Electric Kettle

How We Test Electric Kettles

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A good electric kettle should boil within a relatively short period of time. Find out how we test for the best and rate their performance.

Boiling Time Test

How to test boiling time for an electric kettle. Boiling time is key to an electric kettle’s performance. See how we test, rank, and score.

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Noise Level Test

Some electric kettles can be noisy, so make sure you get the right one. See how we test noise levels and grade electric kettles.

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Energy Consumption Test

How to test energy consumption for electric kettles. An important factor often missed. See how we test, rate, and grade electric kettles.

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Keep Warm Test

How we test Keep Warm for electric kettles. More often than not, we’ll come back to the kettle after it has finished for a few minutes

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Our Electric Kettle Reviews

The Cosori Glass Electric Kettle (GK172-CO) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.4
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Cosori Glass Electric Kettle GK172-CO In-depth Review
The Bella Ceramic Kettle 14745 on the left and its cardboard box on the right. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.2
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Bella Ceramic Kettle 14745 In-depth Review
On the right, the Chefman Electric Kettle with 5 Presets (RJ11-17-CTI-RL) has a tea infuser for direct brewing. On the left is a glass of black tea.
Overall Score: 7.0
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Chefman Electric Kettle 5 Presets In-depth Review
The Topwit Glass Electric Tea Kettle T630 on the right and a cup of black tea on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.7
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Topwit Electric Kettle T630 In-depth Review
The Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB on the right and a cup of black tea on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.9
Test Method v1.0
Aigostar Electric Kettle 300104LCB In-depth Review
The Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE on the right and a cup of black tea on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 8.0
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Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE In-depth Review
The Amazon Basics Electric Kettle (F-625C) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.7
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Amazon Basics Electric Glass Kettle In-depth Review
The Dezin Electric Glass Kettle DZ380 on the right and a cup of black tea on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.7
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Dezin Electric Kettle DZ380 In-depth Review
The Cuisinart Stainless Steel Electric Kettle with 6 Preset Temperatures (CPK-17P1 PerfecTemp) to the left and its cardboard box on the right. In the background is a shelf with various electric kettles.
Overall Score: 8.2
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Cuisinart Electric Kettle CPK-17P1 In-depth Review
The Elite Gourmet Electric Kettle (EKT-602) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.8
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Elite Gourmet Electric Kettle EKT-602 In-depth Review
The Secura Electric Stainless Steel Double-Wall Kettle (SWK-1701DA) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with various electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.7
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Secura Electric Kettle SWK-1701DA In-depth Review
The Peach Street Electric Kettle PE-1300 on the right and a cup of black tea on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 8.0
Test Method v1.0
Peach Street Electric Kettle PE-1300 In-depth Review
The Comfee Glass Electric Kettle (CEKG003) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.2
Test Method v1.0
COMFEE Electric Kettle CEKG003 In-depth Review
The Mueller Ultra Kettle (M99S) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.8
Test Method v1.0
Mueller Ultra Kettle M99S In-depth Review
The Ovente Electric Glass Kettle (KG83B) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.9
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Ovente Glass Electric Kettle KG83B In-depth Review
The Ovente Electric Kettle KP72W on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 6.9
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Ovente Electric Kettle KP72W In-depth Review
The Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880) on the right and its cardboard box on the left. In the background is a shelf with different electric kettles.
Overall Score: 7.1
Test Method v1.0
Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880) In-depth Review

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