Breville BKE720BSS
Score: 85/100
Hamilton Beach Digital Temperature Control
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach Digital Temperature Control kettle offers rapid boiling and precise temperature presets in a sturdy double-wall stainless design. Its size and lack of integrated filtration may limit placement and convenience. Ideal for tea and coffee enthusiasts who value speed and safety.
The Breville BKE720BSS Temp Select kettle combines a 1500W element with five temperature presets and a 20-minute keep-warm function, delivering precise brewing control. Its main drawbacks are the persistent beeping and a bulky footprint that may not suit small kitchens. Ideal for tea and coffee enthusiasts who value temperature accuracy over compact size.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 612 secondsbest |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
100 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.6 kg | 1.089 kgbest |
20 minutes | 30 minutesbest | |
253 mmbest | 241.3 mm | |
172 mmbest | 152.4 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(2) | ||
Temperature Range (°C) | 100 °C | 71-100 °C |
Keep‑Warm Duration (minutes) | 20 minutes | 30 minutes |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Body Material | Brushed stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 1.60 kg | 1.089 kg |
Height (mm) | 253 mm | 241.3 mm |
Width (mm) | 172 mm | 152.4 mm |
Depth (mm) | 219 mm | 213.36 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Breville for its tea-specific temperature presets, reliable 20-minute keep-warm, and splash-preventing soft lid, describing it as a premium choice for tea and pour-over coffee enthusiasts.
Everyday users consistently praise the kettle's solid construction, fast yet quiet heating, and the flexibility of multiple temperature settings, rating it highly for durability and performance.
Professional editors consistently commend the kettle for its rapid heating, safety-focused design, and precise temperature presets that elevate tea and coffee preparation. The double-wall version's superior heat retention and the clear digital display are also highlighted as differentiators that justify its premium positioning within the Hamilton Beach lineup.
Everyday users appear to appreciate the quick boil time and the convenience of preset temperatures, often noting that their tea tastes better and preparation is simpler. Recurring themes in user feedback include concerns about the kettle's size on limited counter space and the extra effort required to clean the mesh filter, while the lack of an integrated water filter is also mentioned as a drawback.
