Compare the Best Electric KettlesOctober 2020

Kettles are, at their most basic, devices for heating and dispensing water. They are an integral part of any kitchen, and are a necessity for quickly and easily preparing hot drinks and cooking. We hold a large range of electric kettles in all different shapes, sizes and colours, so you can find the kettle that perfectly fits your needs and the style of your kitchen.

Kettle Prices

The price range of kettles is from $11 to $341 and in total we found prices for 132 kettles. The average price of a new electric kettle is $89 and the 80% of kettles are priced between $24 and $180. The cheapest kettle that we found is the Bosch TWK7607 at only $12, and the most expensive is the Bosch TWK7203 at $340.

Electric Kettle Brands - Price Range

Siemens kettles range in price from $336 to $336, and the average price of Siemens kettles is $336 which is the highest average price of all electric kettle brands.

The second highest average kettle price out of all brands is Bugatti electric kettles with an average price of $270. Bugatti electric kettles range in price from $270 to $270.

The average price of Klarstein kettles is $239 which is the third highest average price of all electric kettle brands. Klarstein kettles range in price from $239 to $239.

Electric Kettle Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 7 expert reviews and 1,733 user reviews for electric kettles and used this information to calculate the average rating for each brand of electric kettle. The top three electric kettle brands are Philips, Bosch and Breville. Philips has an average rating of 78%, Bosch has an average rating of 76% and Breville has an average rating of 75%.

Biggest Electric Kettle Retailers

The biggest kettle retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 129 current kettle offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Overstock with 9 offers. That means eBay is over 14 times bigger than Overstock when it comes to electric kettles. e-Global Central US is the third biggest retailer with 3 current offers.

When Are Most New Electric Kettles Released?

We couldn't see any clear pattern in the release dates for new kettles over the last 3 years. In April 2019, 14 new electric kettles were released making it the biggest month that year for new electric kettle releases. 49 new electric kettles were released in August 2018 making it the biggest month that year for new kettle releases. The biggest month in 2017 for new kettle releases was January, with 101 new kettles released that month.

How Fast Do Electric Kettle Prices Drop After Release?

In the first 6 months after release, electric kettles drop in price by 6% on average.

That means a saving of $5 on a typical $89 new electric kettle if you wait 6 months before buying.

Water Tank Capacities

'Water Tank Capacity' is the maximum capacity of water that the kettle can hold at a time.

Across the range of kettles, the water tank capacities range from 0.4L to 30L. The water tank capacities of most kettles range from 1L to 4L. The electric kettle with the biggest water tank capacity is the Igenix IG4350, which is a 3.5L electric kettle and is on sale for $46.06. The Swan SK27010N, which can be purchased for $18.36, has the smallest water tank capacity and is a 0.4L electric kettle.

Available Colours

We found 414 kettles that are electric kettles that have a black coloured, which makes this the most frequently found colour amongst new kettles. Stainless steel is the second most common colour amongst new electric kettles. We found 339 electric kettles that are kettles that have a stainless steel coloured.

Powers

'Power' is a measurement of the power of the kettle, measured in watts.

Comparing all kettles, the powers range from 120W to 3,100W. The powers of the majority of kettles range from 2,900W to 3,100W. The Bosch TWK5P480, which can be purchased for $85.94, has the biggest power and is a 3,000W power kettle. The kettle with the smallest power is the Severin WK 3479, which is a 300W power kettle and can be purchased for $158.90.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Electric Kettles?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying kettles. For each retailer it shows the total number of kettles where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying kettles. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 123 of their kettle prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Electric Kettles for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for electric kettles by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of kettle prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's kettle prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 95.3% of their electric kettle prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.