The Best Electric Kettles of 2026

Written by Meghan Kavanaugh, Danielle DeSiato, and Monica Petrucci

Updated November 13, 2025

Much in the way I still prefer books to e-readers, I have long been a traditionalist when it comes to tea. But as much as I love the look of a stovetop tea kettle, the ease and convenience of an electric kettle won me over as quickly as it boils water.

Waiting for water to boil can feel agonizing, especially when it’s standing between you and your caffeine fix. Whether you want to enjoy a nice cup of tea, or coffee out of a pour-over dripper or French press, an electric kettle can get you sipping on your precious coffee or tea quicker.

But the best electric kettles can do more than just heat water quickly. Some have digital temperature controls, automatic keep-warm functionality, and even water temperature recommendations. We’ve tested some of the finest products on the market to help you choose the best electric kettle for you.

The Cuisinart PerfecTemp (available at Amazon for $99.95) is the best electric kettle overall and the Beautiful Electric Kettle is the best value electric kettle. For those who need a slow drop to make pour-over coffee, the Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle is the best electric gooseneck kettle.

Other Electric Kettles We Tested

Breville 1.8-Liter Electric Kettle

• Capacity: 7.5 cups
• Material: Brushed stainless steel
• Variable temp control: Yes
• Boil-dry protection: Yes

This is one of the most expensive kettles of the lot, but it’s easy to see why—it pulled ahead of the pack in every one of our tests. Technically, it edged out the top-rated Cuisinart by one-one thousandth of a point, but that wasn’t enough to make up for the price difference between them. It has the most ergonomic raise-lid button, and instead of springing open, the lid has a slow, controlled raise.

The kettle is intuitive to use, with five clearly marked brew and programmable temperature settings, plus a 20-minute keep-warm feature. It was also one of the fastest boilers (taking just over 5 minutes to reach a boil) and we like the way it beeps to alert you that your water is ready, rather than quietly shutting off like most of the kettles we tested.

If you're serious about tea, this is a great pick. However, the Cuisinart earned our top spot because it’s substantially cheaper while still having all the same bells and whistles.

Pros

• Easy to use

• Fast boiling time

• Programmable temperature settings

Cons

• Expensive

$179.95 from Amazon

$179.95 from Best Buy

Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle

• Capacity: 0.9 liters
• Material: 304 stainless steel
• Variable temp control: Yes
• Boil-dry protection: No

Aside from the fact that one has a gooseneck for pour-over coffee, the Fellow Stagg and Corvo are pretty identical. The Corvo is just as simple to use as the Stagg, and it features the same easy-pour ergonomic handle and LCD screen for temperature control and the Wormy game.

Unfortunately, the Fellow Corvo clocked in with our slowest boiling time, taking a whopping 7 minutes, 42 seconds to reach 212°F. That’s still faster than it would take a kettle to boil on most stovetops, but the competition was tight here. If you’re looking for a beautiful kettle for your countertop, rest assured this is still a solid option.

Pros

• Ergonomic design

• Attractive

• Compact size

Cons

• Slow boiling time

$149.95 from Amazon

OXO 1.75 Liter Glass Electric Kettle

• Capacity: 1.75 liters
• Material: Borosilicate glass
• Variable temp control: No
• Boil-dry protection: Yes

If you want a glass kettle that offers quick results, this may be your best pick. This OXO kettle placed high in our boil test, bringing a liter of water to a rapid boil in just a hair over 5 minutes.

There is just one temperature setting (on/boil), though if you want more control, there is an adjustable temperature model available. This kettle is over 1 foot tall, making it one of the tallest we tested, so be sure you have enough cabinet space to stow this one.

Pros

• Fast boiling

• Attractive

Cons

• Tall

• No temperature control

$99.95 from Amazon

$99.97 from Walmart

Cosori 1.7 Liter Glass Electric Kettle

• Capacity: 1.7 liters
• Material: Borosilicate glass
• Variable temp control: No
• Boil-dry protection: Yes

The Cosori was one of our favorites to test. Not only does it work well, clocking in at about 5-and-a-half minutes to boil, it looks beautiful while doing it. A blue light illuminates the base of the kettle as it starts to bubble and boil. Sitting on my desk, it almost felt like a mini light show.

The rest is pretty basic. There is no temperature dial on this model, it’s either on or off, but the glass allows you to make a judgment call if you want to turn it off sooner. I tended to turn it off once I started seeing bigger bubbles so that I could pour and sip almost immediately, without having to wait for it to cool off. Or, if you do want to wait for a boil, just wait for the kettle to turn off on its own.

Pros

• Attractive

• Fast boiling

Cons

• No temperature controls

Smeg Mini Electric Kettle

• Capacity: 0.8 liters
• Material: Double-wall stainless steel
• Variable temp control: No
• Boil-dry protection: Yes

This Smeg Mini Kettle is about as simple as a product can be—no temperature settings, no sound alerts, no LCD screen—but it outperformed other more high-tech options on this list. It was a delight to use and looks adorable on a kitchen counter.

In terms of boil times, it’s the fastest kettle we’ve tested, coming in with a time of 4 minutes and 19 seconds.

Aside from surface-level aesthetics, the physical design of the kettle is also noteworthy. It has quite a large spout that we assumed would cause splashing, but the Smeg poured as neatly into a tiny teacup as it did a wide-mouthed mug. It’s also lightweight and takes up minimal countertop space.

While there’s only one simple on/off switch that turns off once water has boiled and there is no Keep Warm functionality, its speed and design are impressive enough to make up for it if you’re looking for a simple, display-worthy machine.

Pros

• Attractive design

• Fast boil time

• Easy to use

Cons

• No sound alerts

• No temperature control

$179.95 from Amazon

$179.95 from Best Buy

FAQs: Electric Kettles

How Long Do Electric Kettles Take to Boil Water?

While this depends on the temperature and amount of water you put into the kettle to start, many electric teakettles can reach the boiling point in about 5 minutes—some may take longer and some may take less.

In our tests, we started with 1 liter of cold tap water measuring 60°F and set the kettles to boil (212°F). The OXO Brew clocked in with the fastest time of 3 minutes, 53 seconds. The Fellow Corvo was the slowest at 7 minutes, 42 seconds.

Should You Use a Gooseneck Kettle for Pour-Over Coffee?

When making pour-over coffee, precision pouring is key. You need to have control over the rate at which the water pours onto the grounds to guarantee consistency. Pouring slowly helps water and gravity work together to extract the best, balanced flavor from your beans.

A typical kettle spout will unleash a flood of water that’s too difficult to control, where a gooseneck allows the user to pour precisely the amount and speed they desire. It takes a few extra minutes to do, but it makes for a much better cup of coffee.

How We Test Electric Kettles

While watching water boil isn't one of the most exciting things we do, we want to be able to give our readers solid recommendations by answering the following questions:

Pre-boil—How easy is it to assemble and fill the electric kettle? How helpful is the manual? How easy is it to use the controls?

Boil—How easy is it to pour out the boiling water? Does the boiling water stay in the kettle, or does it spill out at any point in the boiling process? Is there a boil notification light or sound?

Post-boil—How easy is it to clean and store? Does it look nice, like it's worthy of gracing your kitchen counter on a day-to-day basis? Overall, how easy is it to use?

Using tap water that consistently measures a chilly 60°F, we also measure how long it takes for each kettle to reach 212°F to boil one liter (or about 4.2 cups) of water.

The whole point of these electric kettles is that they're supposed to be faster and more convenient than traditional stovetop kettles, so the kettles that boil the fastest and are the easiest to use top our list. (If you start with warmer tap water, or set your temperature to lower than 212°F, your boiling time will vary.)

Things to Consider About Electric Kettles

Noise Level

If you’re filling a baby’s bottle in the wee hours of the night or making an early-morning cup of tea while the rest of the house sleeps, then you know already: A boiling kettle can be LOUD. Some kettles are designed with Quiet Boil technology, which use thicker insulation and structural design to make a meaningful difference in how loud your kettle sounds as it gets to work. For people in shared living spaces or off-hour hot water needs (students in dorms, this is you), seeking out a kettle designed for quiet can be a smart move.

Cleaning and Maintenance

You need to clean and descale your kettle more often than you think to preserve the best flavor in your water, so prioritizing design features that make it easy is a smart move. Wide-mouth openings that let you get inside the kettle to scrub and clean with ease makes for faster, smoother cleanings; cordless designs let you make the best use of your sink. Some models come with removable filters, too, which can be popped out to rinse. Many models have automatic descaling reminders, too, which gives you one less thing to remember.

Materials

There are two main body materials for electric kettles, both of which are represented in our list.

• **Stainless steel: Stainless steel kettles are durable, hardy, and hold heat longer than other materials; it’s no surprise it’s the most popular material for kettles of all kinds. However, you have less visibility into both conditions inside the kettle and to the water level inside.
• **Glass: Glass kettles are fun to watch and you always know how much water you’re working with and exactly how close to a boil you’re getting. On the other hand, glass kettles need descaling more often and lose heat faster than steel. Kettles made from tempered borosilicate glass resist thermal shock better than standard glass options, but it’s still glass, and much more prone to breakage.

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