Cuisinart PerfecTemp
Score: 88/100
Breville BKE720BSS
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Cuisinart PerfecTemp 1.7-L electric kettle offers rapid 1500 W heating and six precise temperature presets, making it ideal for tea and coffee brewing. Its bulkier design and firm buttons may be less convenient for small kitchens. Best suited for users who prioritize accuracy and durability.
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 | |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | 100 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.91 kgbest | 1.6 kg |
30 minutesbest | 20 minutes | |
246 mm | 253 mmbest | |
155 mm | 172 mmbest | |
224 mmbest | 219 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Performance(1) | ||
Keep‑Warm Duration (minutes) | 30 minutes | 20 minutes |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Body Material | Stainless steel | Brushed stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 0.91 kg | 1.60 kg |
Height (mm) | 246 mm | 253 mm |
Width (mm) | 155 mm | 172 mm |
Depth (mm) | 224 mm | 219 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the CPK-17 for its precise, fast, and quiet performance, highlighting the ±1°F accuracy, solid stainless-steel construction, and intuitive multi-feedback interface. They note the convenience of the keep-warm and memory functions but point out the firm button actuation, bulkier size, and lack of sub-160°F presets as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the kettle's speed, temperature accuracy, and durability, often calling it a favorite kitchen appliance that looks new after years of use. Common complaints focus on the need for firm button presses and occasional noise or heating quirks when the unit isn't seated correctly on its base.
“Super accurate and easy to use... heats up very quickly”
“consistent stream pour (no dribble until empty), cool handle, and multi-feedback indicators”
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.
