The Best Electric Kettles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A traditional stovetop kettle does the job when you need to boil water. Still, electric kettles are a faster, more energy-efficient and more accurate alternative (thank you, temperature control!). (At CNET, we consider them a must-have in every kitchen to help you easily make tea, pour-over coffee or even instant noodles.

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Over the years, our team has put dozens of popular models from brands like OXO, Cosori, Breville, KitchenAid and Fellow through their paces. Electric kettles typically feature automatic shut-off and keep-warm functions, and they are available in a variety of sleek designs that will complement any kitchen style or make thoughtful gifts for just about anyone.

If you’re on the hunt for one to help craft the perfect pour-over coffee, or you’re looking for an option with multiple temperature settings, we’ve done the testing to help you find the electric kettle that best fits your brewing style, budget and kitchen aesthetic.

Here are the best electric kettles of 2026, tested and reviewed.

Best electric kettles of 2026

Pros

Glass kettle
Twist knob allows you to choose temperature
Large capacity
Hold temperature feature

This large-capacity kettle -- it holds 60 ounces--– had accurate temperature readings and was easy to use. The hold temperature feature, which lasts for 30 minutes, also worked well in our tests. I was initially drawn to this kettle because of its glass build, which allows you to see the amount of water left in the carafe, and there is no concern of stainless steel or plastic changing the taste of the water. The glass is borosilicate, which means it is resistant to temperature shock, so you could use cold water without fear of the glass shattering as it rapidly heats up.

The twist knob lets you choose a temperature between 104 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s ideal for any type of tea, coffee, instant noodles, oatmeal or any other food or drink that calls for hot water.

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Pros

Digital buttons appear when the kettle is turned on
Accurate temperature reading
Presets for specific tea types
Keep-warm mode for 60 minutes
Auto shut-off

Cons

Can’t see the amount of water in the machine when the lid is closed

This stylish kettle comes in eight different colors, so there's one that will look gorgeous in any kitchen. The touch controls appear only when you need them, so there are no buttons or knobs to detract from the sleek appearance. The double-walled stainless steel kettle has a stay-cool plastic exterior, so you don't have to worry about burning your fingers.

There are four preset temperatures: white tea (165 degrees Fahrenheit), green tea (175 degrees Fahrenheit), oolong tea or coffee (195 degrees Fahrenheit) and black tea/boil (212 degrees Fahrenheit). Additionally, you can use the plus/minus button to change the temperatures in 5-degree increments. Once you reach your chosen temperature, the kettle will hold that temperature for 60 minutes in Keep Warm mode if you want to brew a second cup later.

The Beautiful by Drew Barrymore One-Touch Electric Kettle was one of the fastest models I tested, boiling 4 cups of water in just 4 minutes and 10 seconds and boiling a full carafe (1.7 L) in 6 and 18 seconds. Like most electric kettles, it also has auto-shut-off and boil-dry protection, which will automatically shut off the kettle if the water runs out. The best part is that you can purchase this attractive kettle for less than $50.

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Pros

Sleek design
Great for both pour-over coffee and tea

Cons

Shorter cord than other options

If you're obsessed with brewing perfect pour-over coffee, this is the investment piece to complete your set. Available in multiple attractive finishes at prices ranging from $180 to $200, the Stagg isn't cheap, but it's something you'll be proud to display on your countertop rather than tucking away in a pantry.

The gooseneck spout is a must for pour-over coffee. It makes for a slow, consistent pour, which is essential for wetting all of the coffee grounds evenly. More distinguishing is the Stagg's precision temperature controls. The exact, ideal temperature for brewing coffee is up for debate, but it’s generally between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. With the Stagg, you'll be able to experiment and then dial into your own perfect temperature every time, down to the degree. You can see the water's progress up to your selected temperature on the LCD screen, and the kettle will hold that temperature for 60 minutes.

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Pros

Temperature presets for tea and coffee
Hold temperature button

If you're serious about brewing pour-over coffee but don’t have the nearly $200 to spend on the Stagg kettle, Cosori has you covered. For $70, you can still have a quality gooseneck kettle that allows a slow, even pour.

With the touch of a button, you can preset the kettle to your desired temperature. There are five temperature options for various types of tea, plus one specifically for coffee, so it’s a great option for beginner electric tea kettle users, too. This is one of the few electric kettles that beeps to let you know your water has reached the temperature you selected, although you can turn off the beeps if you don't like them. The 1,200-watt kettle heated up its full capacity (0.8 liters) in under 4 and a half minutes and keeps your water at your chosen temperature for an hour. If you're into both pour-over coffee and tea, you'll love this Cosori kettle.

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Pros

Simple design
Multiple colors
Easy to use

Cons

No extra features
Only one temperature option

This little cutie reminds me of a traditional stovetop kettle, and it’s straightforward to use. Just fill it, place it on the base and push the lever. If you're not interested in complicated features and just want a good-looking device that produces hot water fast, this is what you want. It comes in five color options: pistachio, empire red, onyx black, matte black and brushed stainless steel.

The single-walled design makes for a sleek, compact style. The only "extra" feature is a removable mesh filter that traps scale deposits for cleaner water, which will need occasional cleaning to work properly. If you love the look, it's a worthwhile purchase.

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Pros

Available in multiple colors
Auto-shut-off function

Cons

Keep-warm setting only lasts for 20 minutes

Available in six different colors: stainless steel, sea salt, olive tapenade, black stainless steel, black truffle and damson blue, this sleek kettle is available to match every kitchen and appliance.

The base includes temperature settings for green and white tea (175 degrees Fahrenheit), oolong tea (195 degrees Fahrenheit), French-press coffee (200 degrees Fahrenheit), black and herbal tea (205 degrees Fahrenheit) and boiling (212 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperature readings were accurate during our tests, and it boiled a full carafe fairly quickly. I also loved the button on the handle that softly opens the lid, so there’s no hot water splashing out or misplacing a lid that isn’t connected to the kettle.

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Pros

Sleek
Mimics traditional kettle design
Temperature control
Music plays when temperature is reached
Can switch temperature settings to Celsius

Cons

Square base takes up more space than other kettles
Most expensive of our picks

Like the KitchenAid Electric Kettle, this stylish kettle resembles a traditional stovetop kettle. The matte finish looks great on a countertop, and it is available in black or white.

The dial on the side lets you choose a temperature between 122 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s great for any tea or coffee you want to brew. As the kettle is warming up, it makes a tick-tock sound, and when the water reaches the desired temperature, calming music lets you know the kettle has completed its job. I loved the sounds, but if you’d rather have a silent experience, you can adjust that on the kettle too.

Lifting the kettle from the base automatically shuts it off, and the lid is fully removable. While this isn’t a budget kettle, using it felt like a relaxing experience, and I truly loved the design.

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Pros

Compact size
Base blends into the kettle
Fun, retro design

Cons

Pricey
No extra features

Smeg appliances are known for their fun and retro design, and this mini kettle is no exception. It’s available in white, black, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, pink and red and holds about three cups of water, making it a perfect option for small households. Plus, it’s a great kettle to leave out on the counter, whether you have an expansive kitchen or limited counter space.

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Water capacity

Dimensions (L x W x H in inches)

Colors available in

Set temperature options

Hold temperature feature

Boil time at full capacity

Price

Warranty

OXO Adjustable Temperature Kettle

60 oz

10.4 × 7.8 × 13.4

N/A

Yes, choose between 104 and 212 degrees F

Yes

7 minutes and 28 seconds

$120

Two-year warranty

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore One-Touch Kettle

57.48 oz. (1.7 L)

9.21 x 6.39 x 10.51

Black Sesame; Cornflower Blue; Lavender; Oyster Grey; Sage Green; White Icing

Yes (4 options)

Yes

6 mins and 18 seconds

$48

Limited two-year warranty

Stagg EKG Pro Electric Pour-Over Kettle

34 oz (1 L)

11 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 7

Black with Black Handle; Black with Walnut Handle; White with White Handle; Matte White with Maple Handle; Sesame with Maple Handle, Smoke Green with Maple Handle; Stone Blue with Walnut Handle

Yes, choose between 135 and 212 degrees F

Yes

5 minutes and 9 seconds

$179.95 - $199.95

Two-year limited warranty

Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle

27 oz (0.8 L)

11.6 x 9 x 7.7

Black; matte black; silver

Yes (5 options)

Yes

4 minutes and 17 seconds

$70

Two-year limited warranty

KitchenAid Electric Kettle

42 oz (1.25 L)

8.9 x 8.9 x 10.3

Pistachio; Empire Red; Onyx Black; Matte Black; Brushed Stainless Steel

4 mins and 50 seconds

$110

One-year replacement warranty

Breville Smart Kettle Luxe

57 oz

9.2 × 7.1 × 9.9

Stainless Steel; Sea Salt; Olive Tapenade; Black Stainless-Steel; Black Truffle; Damson Blue

Yes (5 options)

Yes

6 minutes and 22 seconds

$220

Two-year limited product warranty

Balmuda MoonKettle

30 oz (0.9 L)

10.4 in × 8.5 in x 11.7

White; Black

Yes, choose between 122 and 212 degrees F

Yes

4 minutes and 5 seconds

$259

Two-year limited hardware warranty

SMEG Mini Electric Kettle

27 oz (0.8 L)

6 × 7.87 × 7.87

White; Black; Cream; Pastel Blue; Pastel Green; Pink; Red

3 mins and 12 seconds

$180

One-year manufacturer's warranty

What will you be making with the kettle

Choosing the right kettle for you will depend on what you’ll use it for. If you solely want to make pour-over coffee, a gooseneck kettle is your best bet. But if you want one for instant noodles, potatoes, or tea for a large crowd, a large-capacity one will be a better fit.

Gooseneck versus regular kettle

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Gooseneck kettles are typically smaller in size, and the gooseneck design allows for a slow and controlled pour, which makes them ideal for coffee. Other types of kettles can be used for just about anything.

What features are most important to you

Do you want a kettle with basic features? Or do you want complete control over the temperature of your water and a hold-temperature option? You’ll need to make these decisions to pick the best kettle for your needs.

Testing for electric kettles has been ongoing at CNET for many years. To test our latest batch of 14 kettles, we looked at design, how intuitive they were to use, how long they took to boil water and if the temperature readings on the kettles were accurate.

We filled each kettle to full capacity, timed the time it took to reach a boil, and measured the water temperature at various points using the ThermoPop 2 electric thermometer.

Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Temperature Control Electric Kettle: This kettle has an almost identical design to the Cuisinart PerfectTemp kettle, and it can hold 1.7 L of water. It had accurate readings and took 6 minutes and 45 seconds for an entire carafe of water to reach 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it isn’t as stylish as our top picks and it was louder than others when it reached a boil, it’s still a solid kettle for the price, especially if you’re looking for a large-capacity option.

Ninja Precision Temperature Electric Kettle: This kettle is another large-capacity option that offers a decent number of features. However, during our temperature readings, it was off by a degree or two. I also wish it were available in more colors since the stainless steel finish was easy to dirty with fingerprints. However, this one frequently goes on sale during Amazon events, which makes it a steal at those times.

Haden Dorset Black & Copper Electric Kettle: While this one has a unique design, it was a bit more bulky and awkwardly shaped than other electric kettles, so it’s not the best option if you have limited space. However, it did heat up fairly quickly for its size, and it comes with a replacement mesh filter.

Alessi Plissé Electric Kettle: This was the only kettle I tested made entirely of plastic. While it’s “thermoplastic resin,” I wasn’t sold on microplastics not leaching into my boiling water. Although it’s listed at $150 and has a unique design, it feels like it should be much cheaper than that.

BALMUDA The Kettle: Before the MoonKettle, there was simply The Kettle. It has a somewhat similar design to the Stagg EKG Pro Electric Pour-Over Kettle, but for the price, I’d want it to have temperature control too.

Beautiful 1.0L Electric Gooseneck Kettle: While it still gets the job done, this kettle took a bit longer to boil water than the other gooseneck kettles we tested. It also had a small drip when I was boiling water and felt flimsy. However, for less than $40, it’s hard to complain.

Kettles that were tested in the past at CNET

Chefman Electric Kettle: This is a fantastic value at less than $30. A pour-through lid makes it quick and easy to fill, but it doesn't have temperature control nor keeps the water hot after it reaches a boil. It was also one of the slower kettles. If you just want to boil water without bells and whistles, this is the one for you.

Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Kettle: This kettle is a nice option for tea drinkers. It has five preset temperature settings, a cool-touch exterior, a fast boil time and a reasonable price. It can hold your set temperature for up to 30 minutes.

Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle: At around $40, this is one of the cheapest gooseneck kettle options we tested. If that's the only feature you need, the price makes the Bodum an attractive pick, but it lacks distinguishing features and is relatively slow to boil compared to other, higher-wattage options.

Zwilling Enfinigy: This was a favorite right out of the box purely from an aesthetic perspective, and this kettle performed at a high level during our tests, too. The build is solid, and I dug the minimalist one-button design. At just over 2 pounds, it isn't overly bulky and has a cool-touch exterior for finger safety. There's also a similar-looking, equally-sized Pro model now.

The Zwilling Enfinigy performed well, and we loved the minimalist design.

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Oxo Brew Adjustable Gooseneck Kettle: Its gooseneck spout is a particularly appealing kettle for pour-over or other manual coffee-making setups that require a steady, controlled pour. It's still a great pick, but Cosori's gooseneck kettle offers comparable features and performance while costing a few bucks less.

Oxo Brew Cordless Glass Kettle: In 2021, this was the fastest and most consistent kettle from our boil tests. It features a sleek and sturdy build and would fit nicely with any kitchen motif, especially if you'd prefer an electric kettle with a glass carafe.

Smarter iKettle: This is currently unavailable in the US, but it performed well in our tests in the past, and we loved the sturdy stainless steel build. It's the only app-controlled kettle we've tested, which proved both a blessing and a curse. Specifically, it boiled water wholly and quickly when controlled through the app, but it shut off before coming to a complete boil when I tried to boil water the old-fashioned way, using the button on the side of the kettle. If you're app-addicted, it is convenient to see how much water is in your kettle and to start boiling it remotely.

Smeg Electric Kettle: This is another high-octane kettle with a solid build and a ton of retro charm to boot. My main beef with it is that it gets extremely hot to the touch. It's also quite expensive, especially considering there are no special features other than boiling water. You won't be disappointed if you like the look, but we feel the Mini offers a bit more value.

The Smeg gets style points and boiled water in a jiff, but it's a little pricey for what it does.

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Cuisinart PerfectTemp: Its performance is not commensurate with its $100 price (though it can often be found on sale). As CNET’s former writer, Megan Wollerton, reported in her initial round of testing for CNET, PerfectTemp has received customer feedback and Amazon reviews stating that its auto-shut-off feature is defective and poses a potential fire hazard. Cuisinart did not respond to a request for comment.

Ovente Victoria Series: These are affordable options that boil water quickly and are easy to use, but neither particularly stood out in testing, and they felt a bit cheaply made.

Yes! According to an Inside Energy report, an electric kettle is 80% efficient at boiling water compared to an electric stovetop, which is 70% efficient, and a microwave, which is 50% efficient.

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