Top 10 Best Electric Water Kettle Reviews in 2016

We all need electric kettles at home, for everything from boiling hot water for tea, instant coffee, or even for preparing baby food, and so much more different uses. These wide ranges of uses for electric kettles have created a huge demand and market for it. Today, there are so many brands of electric kettles in the market, making it difficult for the average person to make a good decision when buying a new kettle. This review is intended to solve that problem, and present you with the 10 best products to choose from.

More About Kettles

There are a few things to keep in mind when buying a kettle. The first consideration is the material that the kettle is made of, which are usually plastic, stainless steel and glass. BPA-free plastic is better than ordinary plastic, while stainless steel is better than BPA-free plastic, with glass preferred to the rest. Apart from manufacturing material, power consumption and temperature control system is also a major consideration, and then there is the price. The following list is compiled with these considerations in mind, and for your convenience.

The Top 10 Best Electric Water Kettles in 2016

10. 1.7 Liter Stainless Steel Electric Kettle by LiBa – 1500Watt

On position 10 is this kettle from LiBa, a beautifully designed, stainless steel kettle in a classic electric kettle design. Its 1,500 Watts of power guarantees lightening fast boiling of water. It also features an overheating and boil-dry prevention, in addition to automatically shutting off once water boils. The kettle is cordless and comes with a 36 month warranty and a 90 day money back guarantee.

9. Hamilton Beach 1.8-Liter Cordless Electric Kettle

Hamilton Beach, a well known brand in the home appliances industry, offers this black plastic kettle with double water windows and an auto-shutoff plus boil-dry protection. This kettle is of a rather basic design, incorporating only the simplest but very reliable components, but it is very affordable at $20, and apart from being able to quickly bring water to a boil, it is also quite sturdy.

8. T-fal 1500 Watt Brushed Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

This T-fal electric kettle is a beauty to behold, with its 1.7 liter capacity, and stainless steel parts, which include the spout, the interior and even the heating element. The kettle is of course cordless, with a 360° swivel base. Its On/Off button is located beneath its handle, and it also features automatic shut-off, water level indicator, and its outside is covered in a beautiful red colored metal finish, and then with black accents.

7. Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Glass Electric Kettle

The second Hamilton Beach kettle on this list, this glass kettle is both stylish and modern looking. With a base and lower areas made of brushed stainless steel, and the rest of the kettle made from glass, this kettle really has an exceptional and modern design to it. Then there is a soft blue light, illuminating the water from the inside, which finishes off this kettle’s modern design. It comes with auto-shutoff and boil-dry protection, a large 1.7 Liter capacity and a wide opening, which allows for easy cleaning of the kettle’s inside. It also features a modern 360° swivel base, and all for a great price.

6. Ivation 1,500 Watt Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

This Ivation brushed stainless steel kettle on position 6 is another quite modern electric kettle with modern temperature controls. It has buttons on the top of the handle with 6 preset temperatures which are perfect for different brews including 160°F (71°C), 175°F (79°C), 190°F (87°C), 212°F (100°C) e.t.c. Once the kettle reaches any of the preset temperatures, it will automatically shut-off, and if the KEEP WARM option is selected, then the kettle will maintain the selected temperature for 2 hours. It also comes with a washable scale filter, swivel base and a concealed heating element.

5. Best Electric 2.0 Liter Kettle with Rapid Boil Technology

This 2 liter electric kettle from Best Electric with its brushed nickel finish, is our number 5 kettle in this 2016 water kettle review. It has all the basic features of a modern kettle, like auto shut-off when water boils, a dry-boil protection, a heat resistant handle, a Power-On indicator and a safety locking lid. It also has a swivel base and is competitively priced.

4. Cuisinart Cordless 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

This kettle from Cuisinart is a great product with a great design, just like all of Cuisinart’s products. With 1,500 Watts of power consumption bundled into it, with its stainless steel outer design, it features all the security functions of a modern kettle, like boil-dry protection and auto shut-off. It also has a water window which is illuminated with a cool blue light, and on the upper part of its handle, it has preset buttons for precise temperature control. Cuisinart backs up this amazing kettle with a 3-year warranty, but it comes at a rather high price-tag.

3. Bonavita 1 Liter Gooseneck Electric Kettle

The gooseneck design and the functionality of its base is what brings this Bonavita kettle to position 3 in this best kettle review list. With 1,000 Watts of power, this kettle’s base also features a real-time display, with many other functions such as heat and hold, which can be used to heat water to any specified temperature and then maintain it at that temperature for up to 60 minutes.

2. Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Stainless Steel Red Electric Kettle

The third Hamilton Beach kettle in this list, this one is simply elegant beyond comparison. Combining a vintage kettle look with modern functions, this quality kettle is made from stainless steel and features a concealed heating element, and a swivel base. It also features auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Then there is this beautifully crafted water level window on the back, with the on/off switch just below it, very beautiful.

1. Aicok 1,500 Watt Electric Stainless Steel Kettle

This kettle is our number #1 on this list for its practicality, price and unique design. It uses 1,500 Watts of electric energy to quickly bring water to a boil in its stainless steel interior, while the plastic exterior remains at a cool, room temperature, because of its double wall technology. It is also easy to use and comes with a 2-year warranty. For a family with kids, this is the absolutely best kettle to get. It is also greatly priced, and therefore our number #1.

As should be obvious by now, the choice of a kettle will depend on your individual needs. Maybe you need something more sophisticated, with temperature controls, or you are more interested in aesthetics, then there are perfect kettles for you. Any of the ten kettles on this list is great, but our number #1 choice is based on practicality and overall considerations, especially for the safety of younger family members.