Compare the 10 Best Electric KettlesOctober 2017

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.

Capacity

The most important attribute of a kettle is its capacity - how much water the kettle can hold and boil in a single use. The capacity of our kettles are measured in litres, and range from small 1/2 litre one-person kettles, to enormous kettles that can boil 2 litres or more at once. It is more efficient to boil only the water you need at the time, so if you are living alone or have a small family, a smaller kettle may save you money in the long run.

Speed of Boiling

Secondly, it's important to consider how quickly the kettle will boil water. Not all makes of kettle are created equally - some have more powerful or efficient heating elements, that allow them to head up water substantially faster than the competition. While the difference in time may be only 10 or 20 seconds, when you think how many times you boil the kettle every day, that could add up to a substancial amount of time saved every day.

Cool-touch Housing

Modern kettles may be made using a double-walled or 'cool touch' casing. As the name suggests, these kettles are designed so that the casing doesn't get hot, even when freshly-boiled. This makes them safer to use, and reduces the risk of you accidentally burning yourself on a boiling hot kettle.

Customisable Temperature & Dosage

Some more advanced kettles may have the ability to change the temperature of the water being dispensed, so that it can be made either hotter or cooler than usual. This is especially helpful for coffee (which should ideally be made with water around 90C) or Chinese tea (best made with water around 70C). While you will pay extra for such an addition, if you routinely find your green teas spoilt by overly-hot water, this may be a worthwhile investment.

Other models of kettle have the ability to control the amount of water boiled and served in a single use. The user selects the amount of water (half a cup, 250ml, etc) and the kettle takes that amount of water from an internal reservoir, heats it, and dispenses it. This can save you money on your energy bills, but not heating unneeded water every time you want a small cup of tea.

Filtering

Finally, some makes of electric kettle have built-in filtering systems. These kettles reduce the limescale content of the water being boiled, and remove impurities that can affect the taste and colour of the water. This kind of filter is especially useful in parts of the country with hard water, since limescale buildup will be far more prevalent in these areas. Therefore if you live in areas such as London and the south-east of England, you may find a filter improves the taste and quality of the water produced from the kettle.

Kettle Prices

We currently list 82 electric kettles ranging from $0 to $226. A new kettle costs on average $42 and 80% of kettles are priced between $0 and $120. The most expensive electric kettle that we found is the WMF Skyline at $226, and the cheapest is the Igenix IG7730 at only .

Kettle Brands - Price Range

WMF electric kettles start at $226 and the most expensive WMF electric kettle costs $226. The average price of WMF electric kettles is $226 which is the highest average price of all electric kettle brands.

Bugatti electric kettles start at $221 and the most expensive Bugatti electric kettle costs $221. The second highest average electric kettle price out of all brands is Bugatti electric kettles with an average price of $221.

IKettle kettles start at $150 and the most expensive iKettle electric kettle costs $150. The third highest average electric kettle price out of all brands is iKettle kettles with an average price of $150.

Kettle Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 6 expert reviews and 3,353 user reviews for kettles and used these reviews to evaluate the average rating for each brand of kettle. Tefal is the top rated electric kettle brand with an average rating of 89%. Breville is the second best brand with 89% and Russell Hobbs is the third best brand with 89%.

Biggest Kettle Retailers

The biggest kettle retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 46 current kettle offers from eBay. The second biggest kettle retailer is Amazon US with 26 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than Amazon US when it comes to kettles. Best Buy is the third biggest retailer with 8 current offers.

When Are Most New Kettles Released?

Most new kettles tend to be released between July and September. July was the biggest month last year for new kettles, with 56 new kettles released that month. In 2015 most new electric kettles were released in January, with 114 new electric kettles released that month. The biggest month in 2014 for new kettle releases was September, with 121 new electric kettles released that month.

How Fast Do Electric Kettle Prices Drop After Release?

New kettles drop in price by an average of 8% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. On a typical new electric kettle costing $7, by waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average $1.

Water Tank Capacities

This is the maximum capacity of water that the kettle can hold at a time.

The water tank capacities of kettles range from 0.4L to 30L. The water tank capacities of most electric kettles range from 1.7L to 1.9L. The kettle with the biggest water tank capacity is the BrentwoodKT-1620, which is a 2L electric kettle and is available at $19.98. The BrentwoodKT-1620, which is priced at $21.22, has the smallest water tank capacity and is a 0.4L electric kettle.

A bigger water tank means that more water can be heated at once, meaning you'll need to fill up the kettle less.

Colours

We found 223 electric kettles that are electric kettles that have a Black coloured, which makes Black the most popular colour amongst new electric kettles. Stainless steel is the second most common colour amongst new electric kettles. We found 185 electric kettles that are electric kettles that have a Stainless steel coloured.

Powers

This 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 most electric kettles range from 2,200W to 2,400W. The BrevilleJK46 has the biggest power. This kettle is a 3,000W power kettle and can be purchased for $95.13. The BrevilleJK46, which can be purchased for $13.82, has the smallest power and is a 120W power kettle.

A kettle with more power will be able to heat a larger quantity of water faster, making it more efficient.

Biggest Kettle Retailers

The biggest kettle retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 46 current kettle offers from eBay. The second biggest kettle retailer is Amazon US with 26 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than Amazon US when it comes to electric kettles. Best Buy is the third biggest retailer with 8 current offers.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Electric Kettles?

eBay most frequently has the cheapest electric kettle prices (found to be cheapest for 42 kettles).

Proportion of Kettles for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

With the cheapest price on 91.3% of its kettles, eBay is most frequently the cheapest electric kettle store.