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Guide: the 6 best electric kettles with water level window (2026)

#1
Dualit Architect Kettle - 1.5 L 2.3 KW Stainless Steel - Rapid Boil and Patented Pure Pour Non-Drip Spout - Measuring Window with Cup Level Indicators - CJK1, Black Trim Brushed Body Black Trim Brushed Body Single

Dualit Architect Kettle - 1.5 L 2.3 KW Stainless Steel - Rapid Boil and Patented Pure Pour Non-Drip Spout - Measuring Window with Cup Level Indicators - CJK1, Black Trim Brushed Body Black Trim Brushed Body Single

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Boils water quickly thanks to the 2.3 kW concealed element
+ Solid stainless steel build with a comfortable handle and press-button lid
#2
Architect Kettle - 1.5 Litre 2.3 KW Stainless Steel Kettle With Grey Trim - Rapid Boil and Patented Pure Pour Non-Drip Spout - Measuring Window with Cup Level Indicators Grey Trim Polished Body Single

Dualit

Architect 1.5L Stainless Steel Kettle (2.3 kW)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
Hive Kettle, 1.5L, Easy Fill System, Enhanced Waterspout, 3KW Rapid Boil, 360 Degree Base, Limescale Filter, Water Viewing Window, White, 108274 1.5 Litres White

Morphy Richards

Hive Kettle, 1.5L, Easy Fill System, Enhanced Waterspout, 3KW Rapid Boil, 360 Degree Base, Limescale Filter, Water Viewing Window, White, 108274 1.5 Litres White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Our selection of the 6 best electric kettles for baby formula (2026)

#1
Perfect Prep Pro Machine, Formula Powder Dispenser & Baby Bottle Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter & Personalised App Support Prep Pro Set

Tommee Tippee

Perfect Prep Pro Machine, Formula Powder Dispenser & Baby Bottle Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter & Personalised App Support Prep Pro Set

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
+ Prepares bottles quickly with consistent temperature, ideal for night feeds
+ Integrated scales remove the need to count scoops and reduce dosing errors
#2
Limited Edition Sage Green Perfect Prep Machine, Baby Bottle Formula Feed Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter, App Support, Day & Night Feed-Friendly Features, Sage Perfect Prep Sage

Tommee Tippee

Limited Edition Sage Green Perfect Prep Machine, Baby Bottle Formula Feed Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter, App Support, Day & Night Feed-Friendly Features, Sage Perfect Prep Sage

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
#3
Perfect Prep Machine, Baby Bottle Formula Feed Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter, App Support, Day & Night Feed-Friendly Features, Slate Perfect Prep Slate

Tommee Tippee

Perfect Prep Machine, Baby Bottle Formula Feed Maker with Antibacterial Water Filter, App Support, Day & Night Feed-Friendly Features, Slate Perfect Prep Slate

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10
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Guide: the 7 best minimalist electric kettles (2026)

#1
DesignLine TWK3P421GB Stainless Steel Cordless Kettle, 1.7 Litres, 3000W - White & Black White DesignLine Collection

Bosch

DesignLine 1.7L 3000W Stainless Steel Cordless Kettle - White/Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
+ Boils water quickly thanks to 3000W power (around 2.5 minutes for 1 litre)
+ Sturdy feel with stainless steel interior and solid handle/base
#2
Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle - Pour-Over Coffee, Tea, Quick Heating, Precise Temperature Control, Scheduling - Matte Black with Walnut Handle, 0.9 L, UK Stagg EKG Pro Matte Black With Walnut Handle

Fellow

Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle (0.9 L) - Matte Black/Walnut

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
#3
Kettle 1.2L Matte Black – Variable Temperature Settings, 360° Swivel Base, Quiet Boil, Non-Drip Spout

aarke

1.2L Matte Black Electric Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 7.9/10
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Comparison of the 7 best electric kettles with 360-degree base (2026)

#1
Smeg KLF03SBMUK 50s Style Kettle, 1.7L Capacity, 360 Degree Swivel Base, 3000W, Storm Blue

Smeg 50s Style Kettle 1.7L - Storm Blue

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
+ Boils water quickly thanks to the 3000W power
+ Attractive retro design and Storm Blue colour that look good on the counter
#2
50’s Style Jug Kettle, Soft Opening, 360 Swivel Base, Anti-Slip Feet, 300W, 1.7L, Pastel Blue

50s Style Jug Kettle - 1.7L Pastel Blue (300W)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
50’s Style Jug Kettle, Soft Opening, 360 Swivel Base, Anti-Slip Feet, 300W, 1.7L, Slate Grey

50s Style Electric Kettle, 1.7L, 300W

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Ranking of the 7 best stainless steel electric kettles (2026)

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50’s Style Jug Kettle, Soft Opening, 360 Swivel Base, Anti-Slip Feet, 300W, 1.7L, Pastel Blue

50s Style Jug Kettle - 1.7L Pastel Blue (300W)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Boils water quickly thanks to 3000W power
+ Solid stainless steel build with clean, non-drip pouring
#2
Dualit Classic Kettle - Polished Stainless Steel with Black Trim - Quiet boiling kettle - 90 Second Boil Time - 1.7 L Capacity, 3 kW - 72815

Dualit Classic Kettle 1.7L Stainless Steel

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
Artisan 5KEK1522BMS 1.5 Litre Temperature Control Kettle (Medallion Silver)

KitchenAid

Artisan 1.5L Temperature-Control Kettle (Medallion Silver)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Top 7 best electric kettles for home (2026)

#1
SMEG WKF01PB, Whistling Kettle, Pastel Blue

SMEG Pastel Blue Whistling Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10
+ Solid stainless steel build with a wide, stable base and metal handle
+ Retro 50s design and pastel colour that actually look nice on the hob
#2
50’s Style Jug Kettle, Soft Opening, 360 Swivel Base, Anti-Slip Feet, 300W, 1.7L, Slate Grey

50s Style Electric Kettle, 1.7L, 300W

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
KBOV 2001.BG electrical kettle - electric kettles (50/60 Hz)

DeLonghi

KBOV 2001.BG Electric Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Our selection of the 7 best modern electric kettles (2026)

#1
Smeg KLF04WHUK Jug Kettle with Acoustic Alarm, 3KW, 1.7L & Smeg TSF03WHUK 4 Slice Toaster, Extra Wide Slots, White

Smeg Kettle 1.7L (3kW) & 4-Slice Toaster - White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Fast 3000W kettle with seven useful temperature settings and keep-warm function
+ Toaster has four extra-wide slots with even toasting and independent controls
#2
KitchenAid Artisan 5KEK1522BOB 1.5 Litre Temperature Control Kettle (Onyx Black)

KitchenAid Artisan 1.5L Temperature-Control Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
Architect Kettle - 1.5 Litre 2.3 KW Stainless Steel Kettle With Grey Trim - Rapid Boil and Patented Pure Pour Non-Drip Spout - Measuring Window with Cup Level Indicators Grey Trim Polished Body Single

Dualit

Architect 1.5L Stainless Steel Kettle (2.3 kW)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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The 4 best electric kettles with auto shut-off (2026)

#1
Nueve&Five Gooseneck Electric Kettle with Thermometer, Copper Tea Kettle with Auto Shut-Off,1000W Hot Water Kettle Electric of Stainless Steel,Electric Kettles for,Coffee & Tea

NueveFive

Nueve&Five Gooseneck Electric Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Stainless steel interior with no plastic water contact, so no plastic taste
+ Gooseneck spout gives very good control for pour-over coffee and gentle pouring
#2
1.8L Glass Electric Kettle 1500W, Temperature Control, Fast Boil - Auto Shut-Off, LED Lights, Boil-Dry Protection Silver, Black

Chefman

1.8L Glass Electric Kettle 1500W, Temperature Control, Fast Boil - Auto Shut-Off, LED Lights, Boil-Dry Protection Silver, Black

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 7.9/10
#3
Smeg KLF05RDUK 0.8L Mini Kettle, Retro 50's Style, Anti-Slip Base, Auto Shut Off, 1400W, Red

Smeg 0.8L Retro Mini Kettle (Red)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 6.0/10
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6 best electric kettles with digital display: our comparison (2026)

#1
Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle - Pour-Over Coffee and Tea Pot, Stainless Steel, Quick Heating, Smoke Green with Maple Wood Handle, 0.9 Liter Stagg EKG Smoke Green With Maple Handle

Fellow

Stagg EKG Gooseneck Electric Kettle — 0.9 L, Smoke Green with Maple Handle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
+ Precise temperature control with reliable hold function up to 60 minutes
+ Very controlled, steady pour ideal for V60, Chemex and other pour-over methods
#2
Dualit Pour Over Fast Boil Electric Kettle - Matt Black -Gooseneck Precision Spout - Digital Display Screen - Highly Energy Efficient 800ml Capacity - 72960

Dualit Pour Over Fast Boil Electric Kettle - Matt Black -Gooseneck Precision Spout - Digital Display Screen - Highly Energy Efficient 800ml Capacity - 72960

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
#3
Corvo EKG Electric Tea Kettle - Pour Over Coffee & Tea Pot - Temperature Control & Built-In Timer - Matte Black, Walnut Handle - 0.9 Liter (220v, Type G Plug) EKG Matte Black With Walnut Handle

Fellow

Corvo EKG Electric Kettle 0.9L — Matte Black with Walnut Handle (220V, Type G)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.3/10
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Which fast-boil electric kettles to choose? Top 17 (2026)

#1
Sage - The Smart Kettle - Quiet and Cordless Electric Kettle - Fast Boil, Brushed Stainless Steel

Sage - The Smart Kettle - Quiet and Cordless Electric Kettle - Fast Boil, Brushed Stainless Steel

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Quiet and fast boiling compared to basic kettles
+ Useful temperature presets and keep-warm function for different drinks
#2
Honeycomb Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, White premium plastic, matt & high gloss finish, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Push button lid, Perfect pour spout) 26050

Russell Hobbs

Honeycomb Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, White premium plastic, matt & high gloss finish, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Push button lid, Perfect pour spout) 26050

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
#3
Electric Kettle Gooseneck Water Kettle Stainless Steel Tea Kettle Water Boiler Fast Heating, Auto Shut Off, 27 fl oz, 1000W, Matte Black Matt Black

Mecity

Gooseneck Electric Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10
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Our selection of the 11 best retro electric kettles (2026)

#1
Smeg KLF03SBMUK 50s Style Kettle, 1.7L Capacity, 360 Degree Swivel Base, 3000W, Storm Blue

Smeg 50s Style Kettle 1.7L - Storm Blue

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10
+ Boils water quickly thanks to the 3000W power
+ Attractive retro design and Storm Blue colour that look good on the counter
#2
Smeg 50’s Style Retro Range Breakfast Set, 1.7L 3000W Kettle and Multi-Functional Control 4-Slice 2000W Toaster, White, KLF03WHUK/ TSF03WHUK

Smeg 50's Retro Kettle & 4-Slice Toaster - White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10
#3
Smeg KLF04WHUK Jug Kettle with Acoustic Alarm, 3KW, 1.7L & Smeg TSF03WHUK 4 Slice Toaster, Extra Wide Slots, White

Smeg Kettle 1.7L (3kW) & 4-Slice Toaster - White

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
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Top 8: best electric kettles for coffee (2026)

#1
1000W Gooseneck Electric Kettle (1.0L),100% Stainless Steel BPA Free Tea Kettle with Auto Shut - Off Protection, Pour Over Coffee Kettle -Copper

DmofwHi

1000W Electric Gooseneck Kettle

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
+ Fast boiling for a 1.0L kettle with a 1000W element
+ Gooseneck spout gives good control for pour-over coffee and avoids splashing
#2
Gooseneck Electric Kettle(1.0L), 100% Stainless Steel BPA Free Classic Pour Over Coffee Kettle - Tea Kettle - Green

DmofwHi

Gooseneck Electric Kettle 1.0L

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
#3
Mecity - Electric Gooseneck Kettle Pour Over Kettle Fast Heating ±1℉ for Coffee, Tea and Formula, Auto Shut-Off, 1200W, 0.8L, Matte Black, Barista Edition Matt Black

Mecity Electric Gooseneck Kettle 0.8L 1200W (Matt Black)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
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