We love the mirrored body, which turns blue from the LED light inside, and goes see-through when boiling. Easy to fill with its flip top, it was considerably light to hold, even when pouring from its full 1. The larger-than-normal spout also made it harder to pour and we had to be careful with smaller cups — but it made a pleasant cup of coffee.
It also comes at an average price for a well-designed and quiet kettle. Even when full, this plastic kettle was one of the lightest we tested, and it could still hold 1.
The curved design is striking, while the contrasting colour accents make it an attractive option. Plus, as it comes in three different colours you can match it to other appliances in your kitchen. We were impressed with how quickly it boiled — it took less than two minutes to make a cup of tea.
It did seem to gather limescale quickly, but a filter at the spout made sure our drinks were free of it. One for coffee drinkers, this smaller kettle with a gooseneck gives better control when pouring.
The base allows you to control the temperature and, in turn, get the best flavour from your coffee. We loved the aesthetics of the design, with its sleek handle which made it easy to pick up and pour. Quick to boil and relatively quiet, we paired it with some Dark Arts coffee for a velvety black mug. The only downsides were its fiddly lid — which we found hard to take off — and the fact the maximum measurements were a bit unclear, as the first time around we filled it too high.
This rose gold kettle with silver trimmings, bold silver handle and funky lettering down the side will definitely make a statement in your kitchen. The stainless steel makes it another heavy option, but its lid, operated by a push-down button on the top, makes it very accessible.
With a capacity of up to seven cups, we love how the water level window, behind the handle, lights up in blue while the water is boiling. It reaches its boiling point quickly, is not too loud and has a sturdy base. The spout was on the larger side, so we had to be careful when pouring, but it resulted in a great cup of English tea.
This stovetop-style kettle would fit in well in a classic kitchen and would suit a large family with its 1. Its best feature is its quiet boiling, which sounded like a distant hum.
When it boiled the kettle was slightly wobbly on its degree swivel base, but the carry handle gave us stability when pouring. If you are looking to wow guests then this is the kettle to do it with.
With a sculpted-looking design at the bottom, this model has a smooth stainless steel finish at the top and a capacity of 1. It was also incredibly quick to boil. Available in five different colours including bronze, it was of average weight and its detachable lid made it easy to fill. Its well-positioned spout, meanwhile, is great for pouring. Russell Hobbs purity glass brita kettle impressed us when we sipped on a fresh-tasting herbal tea.
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Electric dome kettles often have lift-off lids, which can be a bit more fiddly than flip-top models to use, and these kettles usually have a smaller water capacity.
Their handles are often located on top, too. A power element of 3kW is generally considered best for fast boiling and all of our top-scoring kettles have this wattage. Kettles with a higher wattage tend to be noisier — we test the noise using a microphone and a decibel metre, so that if any are particularly loud or quiet, we can tell you this in our reviews.
Typically kettles can hold between 1. An average cup of tea is ml, so you should be able to boil enough for cups at a time. Most models have a minimum level clearly marked. Most kettles have this clearly visible on the exterior but some are more awkwardly placed, such as behind the handle.
Kettles with large viewing windows are best if you want to know exactly how much water is in the kettle at any time. Variable temperature kettles can heat the water to different temperatures to provide the best results when brewing different types of tea and coffee. Some kettles have additional smart features, such as allowing you to set the kettle to boil or check the water temperature from an app on your phone. Other smart features include pre-programmed temperature buttons for different hot drinks and a "keep warm" setting to retain the water temperature for a certain amount of time.
For every millilitre of water you add to your kettle, an extra gram is added to its overall weight, meaning they can get quite heavy. If lifting may be an issue, look for a model that weighs no more than a kilogram when empty. It's also worth checking the position and shape of the handle, which may affect the balance when pouring and filling.
Some handles have a soft, rubberised area for extra grip, too. Most kettles have removable, washable anti-scale water filters that sit at the base of the spout. These collect pieces of limescale from the water to prevent them from being poured into your drink, and they stop scum forming on the surface, making them a must for hard water areas. With this feature, the kettle automatically switches off if there isn't enough water inside.
This reduces the risk of it burning dry and causing damage. All of the kettles in our top 12 have this feature. Some bases also have an additional cable storage feature underneath, for tucking away any excess cord. The external casing of some kettles can get extremely hot. Often, those with a brushed stainless steel exterior reach hotter temperatures than other materials — not ideal if you have young children in the kitchen.
Kettles with an auto shut-off feature will automatically stop when water begins to boil or if the kettle is lifted from its base. Keep an eye out for "quick boil", "one cup" or eco-friendly kettles. Kettles with auto shut-off features also help to prevent too much electricity being wasted and the kettle boiling dry.
Kettle testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute is thirsty work, but our tests involve more than just sipping hot drinks all day.
We check the accuracy of filling each kettle from a tap and the pouring precision into a hot water bottle, checking for splashing and spillages. Next, we monitor how long it takes to boil each kettle at different capacities. We also check the temperature of the external casing of the handle when water is freshly boiled — some kettles get extremely hot and extra care needs to be taken when picking up to pour.
We look at how easy the kettle is to use based on how clear the water level gauge is to see, if the filter is easy to remove for cleaning and refit, and how comfortable the kettle is to hold.
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