
Cuisinart JK-17P1
Score: 80/100
Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle
Score: 81/100Rankings

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.

Cuisinart's JK-17P1 is a 1.7-liter stainless-steel cordless kettle that boils water in under 5 minutes, featuring a blue backlit water window and comprehensive safety controls. The water level can be hard to read in bright light and the lid opening is narrow, with no keep-warm function. Suited for households needing fast, reliable hot water with a solid warranty.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 secondsbest | 600 seconds |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 kg | 0.998 kgbest |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
248 mmbest | 223 mm | |
155 mm | 158.5 mmbest | |
224 mm | 235 mmbest |
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Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Boil Time (seconds) | 300 seconds | 600 seconds |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Body Material | stainless steel | Stainless Steel |
Weight (kg) | 1.70 kg | 0.998 kg |
Height (mm) | 248 mm | 223 mm |
Width (mm) | 155 mm | 158.5 mm |
Depth (mm) | 224 mm | 235 mm |

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Professional editors commend the JK-17P1 for its fast 1500 W boil-off, concealed heating element, and robust safety suite, noting the convenience of the 360° swivel base and the added confidence of a three-year warranty, while flagging minor visibility and finish concerns.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the kettle's speed, cordless convenience, and attractive stainless-steel design, though recurring themes include difficulty seeing the water level in bright light, fingerprint-prone exterior, and a desire for a wider lid opening.

“heats up quick... turns off when water has reached temperature”

“quite handsome”

“level of water is a bit difficult to see”


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.