Rankings
The Chefman electric kettle provides fast boiling, digital temperature presets, and a quiet, cordless design, making it a solid choice for precise hot-water tasks. Drawbacks include an initial plastic odor, lack of a minimum-fill indicator, and relatively poor heat retention. Best suited for individuals or small households needing quick, accurate hot water with quiet operation.
The Hamilton Beach 1.7-liter stainless-steel kettle delivers rapid boiling thanks to its 1500 W element and large capacity. It lacks a keep-warm function and detailed expert reviews, which may leave some performance questions unanswered. Ideal for tea enthusiasts and busy households needing quick hot water.
The Cosori electric kettle offers a plastic-free stainless-steel interior and rapid boiling, making it ideal for quick, pure-taste hot water. Its higher power draw and lack of temperature presets are notable trade-offs. Best suited for health-conscious users with limited countertop space who prioritize speed over advanced features.
The Amazon Basics Electric Stainless Steel Kettle is a 1-liter cordless kettle that boils water in about four minutes using a 1500 W element. Its weight and single-temperature operation may deter travelers needing ultra-light or multi-voltage devices. Ideal for office or home use where speed and safety are prioritized over portability.
The Hamilton Beach 1-liter glass kettle combines a sleek transparent design with fast 1500 W heating and convenient cordless operation. Its glass construction limits dishwasher safety and the capacity may be too small for larger families. Best suited for individuals or small households seeking style and speed.
The COMFEE' CKE06L1EBASK is a 1.7-liter stainless-steel kettle with 1500 W power and safety auto shut-off. It misses temperature settings and a water-level window, and some users report rust, limiting its appeal for precision brewing. It works well for everyday quick boiling in budget-conscious kitchens.
The Ovente Glass Electric Kettle offers a sleek 1.5 L borosilicate design with quiet, energy-efficient boiling and useful safety features. Its trade-offs include a slower full-capacity boil and a hot exterior with no keep-warm capability. Best for solo users or small households prioritizing style and low noise.
The Ovente KG83R is a 1.5-liter glass electric kettle that combines a sleek borosilicate design with fast 7-minute boiling and safety features like auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Its lower 1100 W power results in slightly longer boil times and it lacks temperature control or keep-warm functions. Ideal for small households seeking style and safety.
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1.5 L | 1 L | 1 L | 1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | 1.5 L | 1.2 L | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 240 seconds | 300 seconds | 360 seconds | 600 seconds | 270 seconds | 420 seconds | 180 secondsbest |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | 1,100 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.226 kg | 0.85 kg | 0.821 kgbest | 1.117 kg | 0.998 kg | 1.089 kg | 1.22 kg | 1.012 kg |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 minutesbest | |
— | — | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | — | |
71.12 mm | 762 mmbest | — | — | — | 749 mm | 762 mmbest | — |
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Capacity & Performance(3) | ||||||||
Capacity (L) | 1.5 L | 1.0 L | 1 L | 1.7 L | 1.7 L | 1.7 L | 1.5 L | 1.2 L |
Boil Time (seconds) | — | 240 seconds | 300 seconds | 360 seconds | 600 seconds | 270 seconds | 420 seconds | 180 seconds |
Temperature Range (°C) | — | — | — | — | 71-100 °C | — | — | 100 °C |
Design & Build(6) | ||||||||
Body Material | Borosilicate glass | stainless steel | Glass | stainless steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | borosilicate glass | Stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 1.2255 kg | 0.85 kg | 0.821 kg | 1.117 kg | 0.998 kg | 1.089 kg | 1.22 kg | 1.012 kg |
Height (mm) | 236.22 mm | 200.15 mm | 205 mm | 228.6 mm | 223 mm | 241 mm | 236 mm | 160 mm |
Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 140.21 mm | 200 mm | 177.8 mm | 158.5 mm | 231 mm | 152 mm | 213 mm |
Depth (mm) | 203.2 mm | 203.2 mm | 140 mm | 203.2 mm | 235 mm | 150 mm | 203 mm | 220 mm |
Cord Length (mm) | 71.12 mm | 762 mm | — | — | — | 749 mm | 762 mm | — |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||||||||
Power (Wattage) (W) | 1500 W | 1500 W | 1500 W | 1500 W | 1500 W | 1500 W | 1100 W | 1500 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the Ovente kettle as an average performer with strong points in energy efficiency, quiet operation, and attractive design, while noting its slower boil speed, lack of heat-retention features, and some ergonomic shortcomings.
Everyday users generally love the kettle's quick small-batch boiling, cool-to-touch handle, and sleek glass look, but repeatedly warn about the hot exterior, limited capacity, and distracting LED lights.
“boils very quickly”
“never heats up, pick up without problem”
“be careful of getting burned”
Professional reviewers praise the Amazon Basics kettle for its rapid 4-minute boil, high 1500 W power, and travel-ready compactness, highlighting its safety features such as automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. However, they criticize the single-temperature operation, relatively heavy weight, and lack of dual-voltage support, which may deter users needing lightweight or globally compatible appliances.
Professional reviewers praise the Amazon Basics kettle for its rapid 4-minute boil, high 1500 W power, and travel-ready compactness, highlighting its safety features such as automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection. However, they criticize the single-temperature operation, relatively heavy weight, and lack of dual-voltage support, which may deter users needing lightweight or globally compatible appliances.
Professional editors emphasize the kettle's rapid 1500 W boiling, robust safety mechanisms, and convenient cordless operation with a stylish LED glow. They view it as a value-driven option that outperforms many glass kettles in speed and user-friendly features.
Everyday users consistently rate the kettle highly for ease of use, attractive design, and quick heating.
Professional reviewers commend the kettle for its rapid 5-7 minute boil, quiet operation and robust stainless-steel build that delivers a clean taste without plastic contact. They also value the safety features such as auto shut-off and a cool-touch handle, but note the lack of water-level visibility, temperature control and higher energy consumption compared with premium models.
Everyday users consistently praise the kettle's simplicity, speed and clean stainless-steel taste, highlighting the one-button operation and lightweight feel. Common complaints focus on the missing water level indicator, ineffective cord storage and occasional rust spots, with some noting average heat retention.
Everyday users consistently highlight the kettle's fast boiling speed, large capacity, and ease of use, especially praising the clear water level window and the convenience of cordless operation.
Professional reviewers commend the Cosori kettle for its zero-plastic interior, rapid and quiet boil, and robust stainless-steel build, while noting its higher energy draw and the lack of temperature presets, which puts it behind more advanced digital models.
Everyday users love the fast boiling, pure taste from the plastic-free design, and the ease of cleaning thanks to the wide lid. Common complaints focus on the absence of temperature presets, occasional lid stiffness, and higher electricity usage.
No independent professional reviews were located; manufacturer and retailer descriptions position the KG83 as a top-selling, durable bestseller praised for its aesthetics, safety features, and glass construction.
Manufacturer claims indicate strong popularity among U.S. customers, highlighting the kettle's stylish LED illumination, durability, and ease of use, though no direct consumer reviews were found.
Professional reviewers highlight the Chefman kettle's rapid boil time, precise digital temperature presets, and quiet operation as its strongest assets, while noting that lower-wattage versions boil more slowly and the keep-warm function loses heat quickly. Overall, they consider it a solid, affordable option for users who value speed and temperature control, but recommend higher-wattage models for the fastest performance.
Everyday customers overwhelmingly praise the kettle's speed, easy temperature display, and versatility for a range of hot-water tasks, while common complaints focus on the lack of a minimum-fill line, an initial plastic odor, and the heavy build that can make cleaning and handling harder than expected.
