To start, here’s a list of the eight models we tested in this latest roundup for the best electric kettle:
Chefman Easy Fill Electric Kettle: This is a good value at about $31. The pouring lid makes it quick and easy to fill. It has no temperature control, and it does not keep the water hot after it has boiled. It was one of the slowest kettles, taking 6 minutes to boil. If you just want to boil water and don’t need any bells and whistles, this is for you.
Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle: With five pre-set heat settings, cool exterior, fast brewing time and reasonable price, this is a great option for tea drinkers. It can hold your set temperature for up to 30 minutes.
Good by Drew Barrymore One-Touch Kettle: Our overall winner is great value with many features, and it brings water to a boil as quickly as any electric kettle we’ve tested. It has four preset temperatures, but you can dial them up or down by five degrees. This attractive kettle will keep your water at your chosen temperature for up to 60 minutes, and the touch exterior makes it a safe choice.
KitchenAid 1.25 Liter Electric Kettle: This has an unusual appearance of an electric kettle as it looks traditional. It’s compact and stylish and comes in a range of color options, making it one of our top picks. You can match it with your other KitchenAid appliances, such as a stand mixer. It includes a mesh filter to trap clean water scale but it doesn’t offer any good features.
Aromamaster Electric Gooseneck Kettle (discontinued): The gooseneck spout and built-in analogue thermometer are the star features of this kettle. A gooseneck spout is required for pouring coffee, and knowing the exact temperature is important as you don’t want boiling water to brew coffee. You can’t set or hold a specific temperature, but at least you can see it in this kettle.
Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle: At around $40, this is the cheapest gooseneck kettle option I’ve tested. If that’s the only feature you need, the price point makes the Bodum an attractive choice, but it lacks distinguishing features and doesn’t boil as quickly as other, more water-intensive options.
Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle: If you’re looking for a reasonably priced gooseneck kettle with five heat settings for tea and coffee, and a 60-minute temperature hold, this is your kettle for about $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? With a retail price between $165 and $195 depending on the finish, this is a splurge, but it has great features for coffee aficionados. The Stagg has the desired gooseneck spout for controlled pouring, and you’ll be able to dial in the exact temperature you desire and hold it there for 60 minutes. Plus, it’s a great addition to any kitchen, something you’ll be proud to show off.
For comparison, here is a more detailed overview of each model’s key features:
Electric kettle specifications
| Chefman Easy Fill Electric Kettle | Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle | Good by Drew Barrymore One-Touch Kettle | 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 | 11883-259US | CO108-NK | EEO1AA1A |
| Color | Matte Black, Clear | Black | Black, Cornflower Green, Merlot, Oyster Grey, Sage Green, Icing White | Black Matte, Black Onyx, Brushed Stainless Steel, Empire Red, Pistachio | The black one | Matte Black | Stainless steel | Matte Black, Matte White, Polished Steel, Polished Brass, Stone Blue, Warm Pink (multiple wood finishes available) |
| Power | 57.48 oz. (1.7L) | 57.48 oz. (1.7L) | 57.48 oz. (1.7L) | 42.27 oz. (1.25 L) | oh 27 oz. (0.8 L) | oh 27 oz. (0.8L) | oh 27 oz. (0.8L) | 30.43 oz. (0.9 L) |
| 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 kilograms, including base) | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| External touch | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Set the temperature factor | No | Yes (5 options) | Yes (4 options) | No | No | No | Yes (5 options) | Yes (to a certain extent) |
| Hold the temperature factor | No | Yes (holds automatically for 30 minutes) | Yes (holds automatically for 60 minutes) | No | No | No | Yes (60 minutes) | Yes (60 minutes) |
| A thermometer | No | yes (digital) | yes (digital) | No | Yes (analog) | No | No | yes (digital) |
| Water | 1,100W | 1,500W | 1,500W | 1,500W | 1,200W | 1,000W | 1,200W | 1,200W |
| Time to boil | 6:00 | 4:12 | 4:10 | 4:13 | 4:59 | 6:42 | 4:34 | 4:34 |
| Retail price | $31 | $45 | $40 | $100 $60 | $40 | $70 | $164 |
Finally, here are the test notes from last year’s tests.
Zwilling Enfinigy did well, and we liked the minimalist design.
I Zwilling Enfinigy it was a favorite out of the box from an aesthetic standpoint, and this kettle performed to a high standard during our testing, too. The build is solid, and I dig the small one-button design. At just over 2 pounds, it’s not overly bulky, and has a cool exterior touch for finger protection. There is also a the same-looking, same-sized Pro model now.
Another option from years past is Oxo Brew Adjustable Gooseneck Kettle. With its gooseneck spout, it’s a very attractive kettle for pouring or other hand-crafted setups that require a tight, controlled pour. It’s still a great choice, but Cosori’s kettle offers comparable features and performance while costing a few bucks less.
Meanwhile, the Oxo Brew Cordless Glass Kettle it was actually the fastest and most consistent kettle in our 2021 boil test. It has a soft and sturdy structure and can fit well with any kitchen motif, especially if you choose an electric kettle with a glass carafe.
I The smart iKettle: Not currently available in the US, this worked well in our testing, and I liked the sturdy, stainless steel construction. It’s the only app-controlled kettle we’ve tested, which has proven both a blessing and a curse. Specifically, it boils water quickly and completely when controlled by the app, but it shut off before boiling completely when I tried to boil water the old-fashioned way, using the button on the side of the kettle. If you’re addicted to the app, it’s easy to see how much water is in your kettle and start boiling it remotely from your device. Whether it’s worth paying much less than you would for a standard electric kettle is up to you.
The Smeg gets points for style and instant boiled water, but it’s a bit pricey for what it does.
The pricey Smeg electric kettle it was another high octane kettle with a solid build and a ton of retro charm to boot. My biggest beef with it is that it got very hot to the touch. It’s also very expensive, especially considering that there are no special features other than just boiling water. If you like the look, you won’t be disappointed, but it doesn’t offer much value.
I Cuisinart PerfectTemp and performed well in testing but its performance doesn’t match its $100 list price (although it can be found on sale for as low as $68). If you want to get one out of that product and PerfectTemp doesn’t sell it, I would recommend this a little. base model $70with few presets but reasonable price. As my (now former) colleague Megan Wollerton reported in her first round of CNET testing, PerfectTemp received customer feedback and Amazon reviews states that its 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 — $26 Ovente Illumination (currently out of stock) and $50 (now $36) Oven Victoria Series — are affordable options that boil water quickly and are easy to use. Neither stood out in testing, and they felt cheap. Also, both had lids that were closed unnecessarily on the kettle, meaning you could misplace them. Knowing me, maybe I would.
Sensors attached to this SD logger K thermometer help track the water temperature.