Gone are the days when you were tethered to the kitchen for a steaming cup of your favorite brew. Thanks to the ingenious invention of the electric kettle, the power to enjoy a hot beverage is now at your fingertips, wherever there’s an electrical outlet. Whether you’re craving a comforting cup of tea, a reviving coffee, a quick bowl of instant soup, a nourishing serving of oatmeal, or even need to prep baby food on the go, the electric kettle has you covered.
But beyond convenience, today’s electric kettles help you to brew the perfect mug of coffee or tea. Thanks to different settings, built-in thermometers, and other handy features, you can ensure a flavorful, aromatic experience every single time. We’ve scoured the market to find the best (and most beautiful) electric kettles that you’ll be proud to display on your kitchen countertop or office desk *and* that let you brew with ease.
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The best electric kettles, at a glance:
- Best overall: Cosori, Electric Gooseneck Kettle, $70
- Best budget-friendly: Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Electric Kettle, $40
- Best splurge: Breville, Smart Kettle Luxe, $200
- Best gooseneck: Cuisinart x Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, Digital Gooseneck Kettle, $100
- Best glass: Chefman, 1.8L Rapid Boil Kettle, $35
- Best modern design: Fellow, Clyde Electric Kettle, $125
- Best classic design: KitchenAid, Electric Kettle, $93
- Best design: Susteas, Electric Kettle, $62
- Best minimalist: Hamilton Beach, Electric Tea Kettle, $30
- Best smart kettle: Govee, Smart Electric Kettle, $80
- Most sleek: Zwilling, Enfinigy Cool Touch Electric Kettle Pro, $170
What to look for
Safety features: Safety first, always! Look for kettles with features like automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection to prevent accidents and ensure peace of mind.
Temperature control: Look for kettles equipped with precise temperature settings or variable temperature control. This feature allows you to tailor the water temperature to suit different types of beverages, from delicate green teas to robust French press coffees.
Capacity: Consider your typical usage and how many cups of your favorite brew you’ll be making at a time. Opt for a kettle with a capacity that matches your needs, whether you’re a solo sipper or a social brewer.
Ease of use: Nobody wants to wrestle with a complicated contraption first thing in the morning. Opt for kettles with intuitive controls, easy-to-read water level indicators, and a design that makes cleaning a breeze. Also, your electric kettle should be built to withstand the rigors of daily use. Look for sturdy materials like stainless steel or glass coupled with a robust construction that promises longevity.
Shop 11 of the best electric kettles
Best overall: Cosori, Electric Gooseneck Kettle — $70.00
Capacity: 0.8 liters
When it comes to price, programmability, look, and durability, Cosori’s electric gooseneck kettle is tough to beat, earning it our best overall vote. Its sleek ergonomic design is perfect for precise pour-overs, while its stainless steel interior helps you steer clear of microplastic or weird flavors leaching into your water.
As for features, it has five convenient temperature presets for a variety of teas and coffee that allow you to customize your beverage to your exact liking. It also boats a “keep warm” function, automatic shut-off, and boil-dry protection. (Remember: safety first!)
Colors: 2
- 5 present temperature settings
- Alerts you when your water has reached your desired temperature with an alarm (that can be disabled)
- Kettle keeps water warm for an entire hour
- Gooseneck allows for precision pouring
- Stylish
- Stainless steel interior for pure taste
- Requires regular cleaning to avoid rusting
- Smaller capacity compared to other models
Best budget-friendly: Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Electric Kettle — $40.00
Capacity: 1.7 liters
There’s no need to forgo beautiful design when you’re on a budget, thanks to the electric kettle from Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful kitchenware line (what doesn’t she do?!). But aside from looks, this kettle is super functional with four presets (white tea, green tea, oolong tea, black/boil—and a digital time display for permanent countertop placement. It can boil up to seven cups of water in under seven minutes and, when it’s done, will keep it warm for up to an hour. It also has automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection, so you can rest assured.
Colors: 8
- Affordable
- Bisphenol A (BPA)-free, double-walled stainless steel model for pure taste
- Touch-activated digital display and polished gold trim for countertop appeal
- Four set presets
- Automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Digital display can be difficult to read for some
- Less durable than other models
Best splurge: Breville, Smart Kettle Luxe — $200.00
Capacity: 1.7 liters
If you’re looking to invest in a top-tier product, look no further than Breville’s high-quality electric kettle. This smart-looking stainless steel model has five one-touch presets for different types of tea (white, green, and oolong), French press coffee, and boiled water. It heats water quickly, keeps it warm, and has a wide-set lid for easy regular cleaning. It also has a soft opening lid that lifts slowly to gently release steam and prevent splashing.
Colors: 5
- Soft-close lid that gently releases steam
- Tall kettle design fits easily in small spaces or on the kitchen counter
- Five pre-set settings
- Automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Comes in a wide variety of colors
- Stainless steel interior for pure taste
- Heaviest model of the bunch
- More expensive
Best gooseneck: Cuisinart x Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, Digital Gooseneck Kettle — $100.00
Capacity: 1 liter
Gooseneck kettles are new-age and stylish, but they also allow you optimal precision for pouring into small mugs or your beloved Chemex. Cuisinart collab’d with the team at Magnolia to design this gorgeous matte white stainless steel gooseneck kettle for convenient brewing. It comes with an automatic control setting that allows you to choose your desired water temperature anywhere from 140-212 degrees Fahrenheit instead of being locked into presets. When you’re water is ready, it can keep it warm for up to 30 minutes.
Colors: 1
- Ultimate control with the ability to choose any temperature over a 70 degree range
- Center plate heats water super quickly
- Limited three year warranty—a tough find among electric kettles
- Gooseneck allows for precision pouring
- Stainless steel interior for pure taste
- While there is temperature adjustability, you need to know which temperature certain teas and coffees require
- Only one color to choose from (which may be hard to clean)
Best glass: Chefman, 1.8L Rapid Boil Kettle — $36.00
Capacity: 1.8 liters
Stainless steel isn’t your only option when looking to avoid plastic electric kettles—there are also plenty of glass models to choose from. One of the best is Chefman’s rapid-boil kettle. And when they say rapid, they mean it—this thing boils in three minutes or less.
The other notable feature is the removable infuser that allows you to quickly brew bigger batches of tea in minutes, directly in the kettle. Other features include an easy-grip handle, clear water-level window, and automatic shut-off.
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- Glass kettle allows you to see when your water is boiling and your tea leaves are steeped
- Keep warm setting lets you sip at your leisure without your water or tea getting cold
- Rapid-boil technology heats water quicker than most other kettles
- Convenient LED light display lets you know when your water is boiling or staying warm
- Basic programmability with no presets or temperature control
- Increased risk for burns as there’s no protective exterior
Best modern design: Fellow, Clyde Electric Kettle — $125.00
Capacity: 1.5 liters
Fellow is one of the top brands in the electric kettle world offering a variety of gooseneck and traditional models you won’t mind leaving out on your countertops. However, their Clyde model is one of the most unique-looking electric kettles you’ll find on the market, as it resembles a stovetop kettle more than an electric one. This modern design is a great choice for those looking to prioritize simplicity, aesthetics, and top quality in their home.
Colors: 1
- Sleek, modern design
- BPA-free stainless steel kettle for a clean, crisp taste
- Drip-free pour spout for mess-free mornings
- Automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Basic kettle without keep warm or temperature settings
- Pricier option
Best classic design: KitchenAid, Electric Kettle — $93.00
Capacity: 1.25 liters
If you prefer a more classic look, KitchenAid has you covered with its signature Electric Kettle. This simple, petite kettle is the perfect statement piece for your countertop that won’t take up too much room. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors so you can easily match it to the decor of whatever room it’s destined for.
Colors: 5
- Timeless style and versatile color options
- Stainless steel interior for pure taste
- Limescale filter in the spout that can be removed and cleaned
- Small—doesn’t take up too much space
- Heavier model
- Kettle doesn’t offer a keep warm setting or temperature adjustability
Best retro design: Susteas, Electric Kettle — $62.00
Capacity: 1.7 liters
And if retro is more your style, then Susteas makes an excellent option for you. Its electric kettle comes in four nostalgic colors and has a small countertop footprint thanks to its tall design. This stainless steel model features a glass water window so you can heat the exact amount of water that you need, plus a thermometer, so you can see exactly what your temp is at at all times.
Colors: 4
- Shiny, beautiful design that fits perfectly into a retro kitchen
- Thermometer display so you can keep track of your water temperature for the perfect cup of tea or coffee
- Water-level window
- No advanced technology or presets
- Can rust easily so needs regular cleaning
Best minimalist: Hamilton Beach, Electric Tea Kettle — $30.00
Capacity: 1.7 liters
While there are already a few basic programming models on this list, Hamilton Beach offers a fantastic simple glass design for anyone who wants hot water fast and doesn’t need all the bells and whistles. This fast-boil kettle has built-in safety features like auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, as well as a beautiful blue LED light display while water is heating.
Colors: 1
- Affordable
- Glass display helps you to see when you’re water is about to boil
- Built-in mesh filter for helping to prevent mineral build-up accidentally pouring into your mug
- No advanced programmability
- Can break if not handled with care
Best smart kettle: Govee, Smart Electric Kettle — $80.00
Capacity: 0.8 liters
Govee’s electric kettle has a handful of manual programmable settings *and* can also connect to your smartphone or Alexa, allowing you to control it remotely. It’s the only kettle on the list that allows you to schedule brew times and initiate heating from the other room. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a polished stainless steel gooseneck model that looks chic out in your space, too.
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- Can connect to your smartphone or Alexa
- Five presets and a keep warm option on the machine itself as well as many more on the app
- Smartphone app allows you to create and save your own custom temperature settings for future use
- Automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Challenging to clean
- Smaller capacity
Most sleek: Zwilling, Enfinigy Cool Touch Electric Kettle Pro — $170.00
Capacity: 1.5 liters
And finally we have Zwilling’s modern electric model that combines all the best features of an electric kettle. Its stainless steel basin sits atop a digital display that includes six preset features for tea, coffee, and even baby food! It also keeps your water warm and has a cool touch brushed exterior, so you won’t have to worry about burning yourself when you pick it up.
Colors: 4
- Sleek, attractive design in a variety of finishes
- A variety of temperature settings for easy brewing
- Cool-touch exterior for safe handling
- Automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection
- Pricier option
- Digital display may be less intuitive for new users than other models
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