Cuisinart PerfecTemp
Score: 88/100
Ninja KT200
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 Ninja KT200 is a 1.7-liter electric kettle that boils a cup of water in about 90 seconds and offers seven temperature presets with a 30-minute hold feature. Its larger footprint, short cord, and occasional temperature variance can be drawbacks for tight spaces. Ideal for families or offices that need fast, precise boiling for multiple beverages.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.7 Lbest | 1.7 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90 secondsbest |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.91 kgbest | 1.72 kg |
30 minutesbest | 30 minutesbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
— | 800 mmbest | |
246 mmbest | 245 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design & Build(5) | ||
Body Material | Stainless steel | stainless steel |
Weight (kg) | 0.91 kg | 1.72 kg |
Height (mm) | 246 mm | 245 mm |
Width (mm) | 155 mm | 192 mm |
Depth (mm) | 224 mm | 239 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.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the Ninja KT200 for its exceptionally fast boil time, extensive seven-preset temperature options, and convenient 30-minute hold function, all wrapped in a durable stainless-steel, BPA-free package. They also note its illuminated water window and clear LCD display as usability strengths, while pointing out its relatively large footprint, heavier weight, and slight temperature tolerance as drawbacks compared with sleeker competitors.
Everyday users rave about the kettle's speed, describing it as "incredibly fast," and appreciate the preset temperatures and hold feature that keep water ready for multiple drinks. The sleek look and easy-to-use controls receive frequent praise, though several customers mention temperature variance, bulkier size, short cord, and occasional scale buildup as recurring concerns.
“Super accurate and easy to use... heats up very quickly”
“consistent stream pour (no dribble until empty), cool handle, and multi-feedback indicators”
“Heats incredibly fast”
