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Updated September 2026

The Best Electric Kettles

Seven kettles that independent testers rate, from a fast glass boiler at the lowest tier to gooseneck kettles built for pour-over coffee.

By The Kitchen Gear Lab Test Desk · Compared from published tests, official specifications and owner feedback

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Top pick: Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17 — Wirecutter's top pick for years and CNN Underscored's best all-rounder. Six presets, keep-warm and a three-year warranty.

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A matte black electric gooseneck kettle steaming on an oak counter beside a pour-over dripper and a dish of loose-leaf tea.

An electric kettle boils a litre of water in about four minutes, roughly twice as fast as a pan on the stove, and the good ones stop at the temperature your tea or coffee actually wants. That second part is where cheap kettles fall down.

We did not run our own lab. These picks come from Wirecutter, Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen and CNN Underscored, checked against the makers' spec pages. Each pro and con is tied to a source.

Answer one question first: do you need set temperatures? Green tea, white tea and pour-over coffee taste better below boiling, so buy the Cuisinart or Ninja. If you only ever boil, the OXO and Cosori are simpler and cheaper. If you brew pour-over, skip to the gooseneck picks.

Top picks at a glance

Short on time? These three cover most kitchens. Full reviews are below.

Best Overall#1

Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17

Wirecutter's top pick for years and CNN Underscored's best all-rounder. Six presets, keep-warm and a three-year warranty.

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Best Variable Temperature#2

Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle KT200

Tom's Guide's best kettle overall: any temperature to the degree, a hold mode and a full 1.7 L that boils fast.

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Best Glass Kettle#3

OXO Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

America's Test Kitchen's winner. Fast, a comfortable handle and a slow-open lid that keeps steam off your hand.

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Key specs side by side. Tap a name to jump to its review.

#1Editor's Choice

Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17

Capacity
1.7 L (about 7 cups)
Temperature control
Six presets: 160, 175, 185, 190, 200 and 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard wide spout
Body
Stainless steel, 1500 W
Keep warm
30 minutes at the set temperature
Price
$$
#2Best Variable Temperature

Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle KT200

Capacity
1.7 L (60 oz, 7 cups)
Temperature control
Six presets plus custom temperature to the degree, 104 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard spout
Body
Stainless steel, 1500 W
Keep warm
Hold temperature up to 60 minutes
Price
$$
#3Best Glass Kettle

OXO Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

Capacity
1.75 L
Temperature control
Boil only
Spout
Standard spout with removable filter
Body
Borosilicate glass with stainless base, 1500 W
Keep warm
None
Price
$$
#4Best Budget

Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle

Capacity
1.7 L
Temperature control
Boil only
Spout
Standard spout
Body
Borosilicate glass, stainless lid and bottom, 1500 W
Keep warm
None
Price
$
#5Best Gooseneck

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro

Capacity
0.9 L (about 30 oz)
Temperature control
To the degree, 135 to 212 degrees F, with hold and scheduling
Spout
Precision gooseneck
Body
Stainless steel, 1200 W, colour LCD
Keep warm
Temperature hold up to 60 minutes
Price
$$$$
#6Best Value Gooseneck

Bonavita 1.0 L Variable Temperature Gooseneck

Capacity
1.0 L
Temperature control
Six presets plus one-degree adjustment, 140 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Gooseneck
Body
Stainless steel, 1000 W
Keep warm
Hold up to 60 minutes
Price
$$
#7Best Looking

KitchenAid 1.7 L Temperature Control Kettle

Capacity
1.7 L
Temperature control
Variable, dial-selected presets from 122 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard spout with removable limescale filter
Body
Stainless steel with matte finish, 1500 W
Keep warm
Hold function
Price
$$$

The 7 best, reviewed

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Best Overall

Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17

Editorial selection

$$

Wirecutter's top pick for years and CNN Underscored's best all-rounder. Six presets, keep-warm and a three-year warranty.

Capacity
1.7 L (about 7 cups)
Temperature control
Six presets: 160, 175, 185, 190, 200 and 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard wide spout
Body
Stainless steel, 1500 W
Keep warm
30 minutes at the set temperature
Warranty
3 years (Cuisinart)

Best for: Tea and coffee drinkers who want the right temperature every time without paying for a gooseneck.

Skip it if: You make pour-over coffee and want a slow, controlled stream (get a gooseneck instead).

Specifications and evidence: Wirecutter — The Best Electric Kettle, CNN Underscored — The best electric kettles, tried and tested, Cuisinart — PerfecTemp CPK-17 product page

Pros

  • Wirecutter's long-standing top pick and CNN Underscored's best all-around kettle: six presets that cover every tea and coffee style.
  • Fast 1500 W heating and a 30-minute keep-warm, so a second cup is ready without reboiling (CNN Underscored).
  • Big, easy buttons with a blue backlight; a three-year warranty that beats most rivals.

Cons

  • Stainless body hides the water level behind a small window (America's Test Kitchen dislikes this on steel kettles).
  • Beeps at every button press and the sound cannot be turned off.
  • Amazon lists several PerfecTemp colours and sizes; make sure you are buying the 1.7 L CPK-17.

Cuisinart · CPK-17P1

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Best Variable Temperature

Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle KT200

Editorial selection

$$

Tom's Guide's best kettle overall: any temperature to the degree, a hold mode and a full 1.7 L that boils fast.

Capacity
1.7 L (60 oz, 7 cups)
Temperature control
Six presets plus custom temperature to the degree, 104 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard spout
Body
Stainless steel, 1500 W
Keep warm
Hold temperature up to 60 minutes
Warranty
1 year (Ninja)

Best for: Households that want one kettle for green tea, pour-over and pasta water, with exact temperatures.

Skip it if: You only ever boil, or you want a gooseneck for coffee.

Specifications and evidence: Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested, Ninja — KT200 Precision Temperature Kettle product page

Pros

  • Tom's Guide's best kettle overall: boiled a full 60 oz in about 4 minutes 10 seconds and a single cup in under a minute.
  • Set any temperature to the degree from the base buttons, plus a hold mode for a second cup (Tom's Guide).
  • Quiet, with a big capacity that handles cooking water as well as drinks.

Cons

  • Costs more than the simple glass kettles, and there are cheaper preset-only options (Tom's Guide).
  • Stainless body hides the water level behind a small gauge.
  • One-year warranty is short next to Cuisinart's three.

Ninja · KT200

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Best Glass Kettle

OXO Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle

Editorial selection

$$

America's Test Kitchen's winner. Fast, a comfortable handle and a slow-open lid that keeps steam off your hand.

Capacity
1.75 L
Temperature control
Boil only
Spout
Standard spout with removable filter
Body
Borosilicate glass with stainless base, 1500 W
Keep warm
None
Warranty
2 years (OXO)

Best for: People who just want boiling water fast, in a kettle that is pleasant to use every day.

Skip it if: You drink green tea or make pour-over and want lower set temperatures.

Specifications and evidence: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles, OXO — Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle product page

Pros

  • America's Test Kitchen's winner: one of the fastest boilers in its lineup with a wide, comfortable handle.
  • Slow-open lid keeps steam off your hand; the kettle sits securely on its base (ATK).
  • Glass body shows the water level at a glance, with a bright blue power tab you can see across the room.

Cons

  • No temperature settings; it boils and stops.
  • Glass shows scale and water spots faster than steel and needs regular cleaning.
  • Tall and top-heavy when full compared with the squat steel kettles.
  • Amazon currently sells it bundled with OXO's tea infuser basket; the standalone kettle listing comes and goes.

OXO · Brew Cordless Glass 1.75 L

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Best Budget

Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle

Editorial selection

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ATK's Best Buy and Tom's Guide's budget pick. No plastic touches the water and it boils nearly as fast as the OXO.

Capacity
1.7 L
Temperature control
Boil only
Spout
Standard spout
Body
Borosilicate glass, stainless lid and bottom, 1500 W
Keep warm
None
Warranty
2 years (Cosori)

Best for: Anyone who wants a good, safe kettle for the least money.

Skip it if: You want temperature control or a kettle that keeps water hot.

Specifications and evidence: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles, Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested, Cosori — Original Electric Glass Kettle product page

Pros

  • America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy and Tom's Guide's budget pick: boils almost as fast as the OXO for a fraction of the price.
  • Water never touches plastic; the whole carafe glows blue while heating and shuts off at the boil (ATK).
  • Push-button slow-open lid and a light body that is easy to lift.

Cons

  • Tom's Guide found it can drip from the lid when pouring, and it pours slowly.
  • Bulky handle that testers with smaller hands found uncomfortable (ATK).
  • Glass loses heat quickly, so you will reboil between cups (Tom's Guide).

Cosori · CO171-GK

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Best Gooseneck

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro

Editorial selection

$$$$

Tom's Guide's best gooseneck. The most controlled pour of any kettle, exact temperatures and a brew timer.

Capacity
0.9 L (about 30 oz)
Temperature control
To the degree, 135 to 212 degrees F, with hold and scheduling
Spout
Precision gooseneck
Body
Stainless steel, 1200 W, colour LCD
Keep warm
Temperature hold up to 60 minutes
Warranty
1 year (Fellow)

Best for: Pour-over coffee drinkers who want café-level pouring control and precise temperatures.

Skip it if: You boil water for cooking or a family of tea drinkers; the capacity is small and the price high.

Specifications and evidence: Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested, Fellow — Stagg EKG Pro product page

Pros

  • Tom's Guide's best gooseneck: the pour is so controlled testers metered it to about 1.5 grams per second.
  • Exact temperature to the degree, a hold mode and a brew stopwatch on the LCD (Fellow).
  • The nicest-looking kettle on any counter, in many finishes; the counterweighted handle balances the pour.

Cons

  • Expensive, and the 0.9 L capacity fills a six-cup Chemex and not much more (Tom's Guide).
  • Slower to boil a full load than the big 1.7 L kettles here.
  • Only worth it if you actually brew pour-over; for tea it is overkill.

Fellow · Stagg EKG Pro

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Best Value Gooseneck

Bonavita 1.0 L Variable Temperature Gooseneck

Editorial selection

$$

CNN Underscored's gooseneck pick. Presets, one-degree tuning and a precise pour at a mid-range tier.

Capacity
1.0 L
Temperature control
Six presets plus one-degree adjustment, 140 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Gooseneck
Body
Stainless steel, 1000 W
Keep warm
Hold up to 60 minutes
Warranty
1 year (Bonavita)

Best for: Pour-over and tea drinkers who want gooseneck control at a mid-range price.

Skip it if: You want the fastest boil or a big capacity for cooking.

Specifications and evidence: CNN Underscored — The best electric kettles, tried and tested, Bonavita — 1.0L Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle product page

Pros

  • CNN Underscored's gooseneck pick: an ergonomic handle, a precise pour and presets you can nudge by the degree.
  • The gooseneck that made pour-over popular at home; a full litre fits a large Chemex or two mugs of tea (Bonavita).
  • Hold mode keeps water at temperature while you bloom and pour.

Cons

  • 1000 W element boils slower than the 1500 W kettles here.
  • Plain looks and a dated display next to the Fellow.
  • Count-up timer and hold are the only extras; no scheduling or app.

Bonavita · BV382510V

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Best Looking

KitchenAid 1.7 L Temperature Control Kettle

Editorial selection

$$$

Tom's Guide's style pick. Quiet, quick and variable temperature in colours that match your mixer.

Capacity
1.7 L
Temperature control
Variable, dial-selected presets from 122 to 212 degrees F
Spout
Standard spout with removable limescale filter
Body
Stainless steel with matte finish, 1500 W
Keep warm
Hold function
Warranty
1 year (KitchenAid)

Best for: People who want a kettle that looks as good as it works and already own KitchenAid gear.

Skip it if: You want the most control per dollar; buy the Ninja or the Cuisinart.

Specifications and evidence: Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested, KitchenAid — 1.7 L Electric Kettle with Temperature Control KEK1701

Pros

  • Tom's Guide's best-looking kettle: boils quickly and quietly and comes in colours that match a KitchenAid mixer.
  • Dial-controlled temperature settings on the base and a limescale filter in the box (Tom's Guide).
  • Full 1.7 L capacity for a big French press or several mugs.

Cons

  • Really expensive for what it does; the Ninja gives more control for less (Tom's Guide).
  • Tom's Guide found the lid-release button a little clumsy.
  • Tom's Guide tested the previous-generation variable temperature model; the KEK1701 is the current version of the same 1.7 L design.

KitchenAid · KEK1701

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How we chose

Independent test results

Every kettle here was tested by Wirecutter, Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen or CNN Underscored. We skipped Amazon-only brands that only have owner reviews behind them.

Boil speed

Testers time a full load. A 1500 W kettle boils 1.7 L in about four minutes; 1000 W goosenecks take longer. We report what the sources measured.

Temperature control and accuracy

Presets are useful only if they are accurate and easy to select. We note who offers to-the-degree control and who just boils.

Pouring and safety

A comfortable handle, a spout that does not drip, a lid that opens slowly and a kettle that sits firmly on its base. ATK weighs these heavily and so do we.

Materials

Glass shows the water level; steel hides it but holds heat. We flag plastic that touches water, which ATK avoids entirely.

Warranty and build

Kettles fail at the heating element and the lid hinge. Longer warranties earned credit.

How to choose an electric kettle

Decide whether you need temperature control. Black tea and French press want a full boil. Green and white teas want 160 to 185 degrees F, oolong about 195, and pour-over coffee 195 to 205 degrees F according to the Specialty Coffee Association. If you drink any of those, presets are worth paying for. If you only boil, spend the difference on better tea.

Standard or gooseneck? A standard spout pours fast and fills a mug or a pot in seconds. A gooseneck pours a thin, steady stream you can aim, which is what pour-over coffee needs to wet the grounds evenly. Goosenecks are slower to pour and usually hold less water, so buy one only if you brew pour-over or want very precise tea steeping.

Glass or stainless? Glass lets you see the water level and how much scale has built up, and ATK prefers it for that reason. Steel hides the level but holds heat longer and shrugs off knocks. Both are fine; avoid kettles where plastic touches the water.

Capacity matters more than you think. Most kettles hold 1.7 L, enough for a big French press or four mugs. Goosenecks hold 0.9 to 1.0 L. If you mostly boil one cup, a big kettle still works: the Ninja boiled a single cup in under a minute in Tom's Guide's test.

Keep-warm and hold. A hold function keeps water at temperature for 30 to 60 minutes, handy for a second cup or a slow pour-over. It uses power the whole time, so switch it off when you are done.

Look at the lid and handle before the wattage. Testers found more difference in daily use from a slow-opening lid, a handle that fits your hand and a spout that does not drip than from a few seconds of boil time.

Descale monthly if your water is hard. Scale slows heating, throws off temperature sensors and eventually kills elements. A cup of vinegar in water, boiled and left to sit, then two rinses, handles it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best electric kettle for most people?

The Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17. It has been Wirecutter's top pick for years and CNN Underscored's best all-around kettle: six temperature presets, fast 1500 W heating, a 30-minute keep-warm and a three-year warranty. If you want to set any temperature to the degree, the Ninja KT200 is Tom's Guide's best overall.

Source: Wirecutter — The Best Electric Kettle, CNN Underscored — The best electric kettles, tried and tested, Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested

Do I need a variable temperature kettle?

Only if you drink green, white or oolong tea, or brew pour-over coffee. Those taste better below boiling; the SCA recommends 195 to 205 degrees F for coffee. For black tea, French press and cooking water, a boil-only kettle like the OXO or Cosori does the job for less.

Source: Specialty Coffee Association — Coffee brewing standards, America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles

Is a gooseneck kettle better?

For pour-over coffee, yes: the narrow spout gives a slow, steady stream you can aim, which wets the grounds evenly. Tom's Guide measured the Fellow Stagg's pour at about 1.5 grams per second. For tea, cooking or filling a pot, a standard spout is faster and holds more water.

Source: Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested

Glass or stainless steel kettle?

America's Test Kitchen prefers glass because you can see the water level and scale at a glance, and it named the glass OXO and Cosori its top two. Stainless holds heat longer and is tougher. Either is fine as long as plastic does not touch the water.

Source: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles

How fast should an electric kettle boil?

A 1500 W kettle boils about 1.7 L in four to five minutes; ATK measured 4.5 to 5.5 minutes per quart across its lineup. Tom's Guide clocked the Ninja KT200 at 4 minutes 10 seconds for a full 60 oz and under a minute for one cup. Goosenecks with 1000 to 1200 W elements are slower.

Source: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles, Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested

What is the best budget electric kettle?

The Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle. America's Test Kitchen made it its Best Buy and Tom's Guide its budget pick: it boils nearly as fast as the OXO, no plastic touches the water and the lid opens slowly. The trade-offs are a bulky handle and some dripping when you pour.

Source: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles, Tom's Guide — The best electric kettles, tested

How do I descale an electric kettle?

Fill it halfway with equal parts water and white vinegar, boil, let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes, empty and boil two loads of clean water. Do it monthly with hard water. Scale slows heating and makes temperature presets inaccurate.

Source: America's Test Kitchen — The Best Electric Kettles

The bottom line

Buy the Cuisinart if you want presets and a long warranty, the Ninja if you want any temperature to the degree, the Cosori if you just want cheap boiling water, and the Fellow if you brew pour-over. Browse all our best-of guides to see how it fits into a full kitchen.

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