The best electric kettles in 2025

an all-black ninja electric kettle with a precision temperature base for specialty tea and general kitchen use photographed making coffee
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I'm British, so you know I take electric kettles seriously. I use my kettle for everything: making a cup of tea, boiling water for cooking, even heating a hot water bottle for those frosty London days. In the U.K., these kitchen gadgets are indispensable.

You may think that the best electric kettles will only do one thing, and you're kind of right. For the most part, a kettle will boil water and automatically shut off after use. But when selecting the best kettles for buyers, we encountered a surprisingly complex market.

For a start, a lot of these kettles feature smart design such as variable temperature, temperature hold settings, and interactive bases which give you full control. Looks also matter, because these appliances will sit on your countertops every day. And there are plenty of designs on offer, from KitchenAid to Fellow.

You should also consider whether you want a gooseneck kettle, which is ideal for coffee, or a more conventional pouring spout, which is better for tea or other kitchen tasks.

We tested every kettle in this guide and ranked them according to value, design, safety features, and performance. Our top pick is the Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle, but if you're on a budget, you should take a look at the Cosori Glass Kettle. Here are the 5 best kettles you can buy right now.

The quick list

Here’s the best electric kettles you can buy right now based on our comprehensive online research. Scroll on for our full in-depth reviews.

The best electric kettles you can buy today

the all-black ninja precision temperature kettle, electric, with a precision temperature base for specialty tea and general kitchen use photographed making coffee with a toms guide mug

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The best electric kettle overall

Specifications

Color options: Black, silver
Temperature settings: 6 — but you can customize the temperature to the degree
Capacity: 60 fluid ounces / 1.7 liters
Size: 9.4 x 7.6 x 9.7 inches
Weight: 3.8lbs

Reasons to buy

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Fully customizable temperature settings
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Easy-to-use controls
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Quiet boiling
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Fast boiling
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Easy to use and versatile

Reasons to avoid

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None

This is it: the best electric kettle overall. Not only is it a fantastic companion for specialty tea and coffee, it’s also a great general kitchen assistant. The spacious 60 ounce capacity means you can quickly boil water for cooking, huge pots of teas, or even cleaning purposes.

What makes the Ninja Precision Temperature kettle so great is its versatility. In testing, we found this boiled water quicker than other premium specialty tea and coffee kettles, and that’s without adjustment for its larger capacity.

While it isn’t specifically designed solely for specialty drinks, there’s nothing stopping the Ninja Precision Temperature from being a phenomenal barista aide. You can choose your water temperature to the degree using the tactile buttons on the easy-to-master kettle base. You might need 150°F for some blends of niche Japanese green teas, or your specialty pour-over coffee might call for 199°F on the dot. With the Precision Temperature, this specificity is welcome. The clue’s in the name: you get precision temperature and more.

In testing, we found where the Ninja kettle truly excels is its stellar performance as an all-rounder. Making ceremonial-quality matcha blends in the morning, but need to prep a pasta dish to serve 12 in the afternoon? With the Ninja kettle, that’s no problem. And in the evening, are you craving a cup soup? You can boil one cup of water in fifty seconds, so you’ll be eating in no time.

There’s nothing wrong with this kettle. It does its job exceptionally well; there’s nothing more to say on the topic. Do you want the best all rounder electric kettle? Well, it’s the Ninja Precision Temperature kettle. We’re sure of it.

Find our more in our full Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle review

Best budget kettle

Cosori Electric Glass Kettle photographed in front of a blue background.

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The best budget electric kettle

Specifications

Color options: Glass with White, Black, Green and Red accent options
Temperature settings: 1
Capacity: 1.5QT (U.S.)/1.3QT (U.K.)
Size: 9 x 6.3 x 10 inches
Weight: 2.5 pounds

Reasons to buy

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Affordable
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Fast boiling
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Full capacity boil in 4 minutes
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Water doesn’t touch any plastic

Reasons to avoid

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Sometimes leaks from the lid when pouring
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Glass is tricky to keep clean

For some people, keeping plastic out of the kitchen is a big priority. But it can often be expensive to turn away from plastic kitchen gadgets in favor of glass or metal. With the Cosori Electric Glass Kettle, that's not a problem.

While there are some (essential) plastic accents around the lid and handle, the kettle is made of transparent glass, and it's an incredibly affordable option.

We found that this kettle boils in under 4 minutes, which is impressive for a budget option. It's also incredibly easy to control, with just one button and no temperature options (which we wouldn't expect in a sub-$30 option).

The downside is that this kettle is quite slow to pour, so you'll need to be careful to avoid any spills. And while the glass design is attractive, it's also trickier to keep clean than the other options in this guide. Another downside of glass is the low temperature retention, but because of the speedy boil times, it's not a major concern.

Find out more in our full Cosori Electric Glass Kettle review

Best gooseneck kettle

the all-black matte fellow stagg ekg kettle with an electric base and customizable temperature and a gooseneck spout, perfect for pour-over coffees

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The best gooseneck electric kettle

Specifications

Color options: Matte black, matte black and maple, matte black and walnut, matte white, polished stainless steel, matte pink and maple, polished copper, stone blue and walnut
Temperature settings: Any setting between 135 – 212oF
Capacity: 30 ounces/ 0.9 liter
Size: 10.5 x 7.5 x 7.8 inches
Weight: 2.75 pounds

Reasons to buy

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Lovely pouring feel
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Premium design
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Controlled flow rate
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Full boil in 5 minutes

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive
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Not recommended for generalized kitchen use

The Stagg EKG kettle is the gooseneck kettle. If you’re serious about pour-over coffee, there is no gooseneck kettle that’ll do it better than the Stagg.

The precise gooseneck spout is ideal for pour-over coffee. In testing, we were able to control the flow rate to just 1.5g/s — that’s painstakingly precise. The Stagg makes it incredibly easy to master pour-over flow, which means it’s ideal for beginners as well as experienced users.

Not only is the Stagg a treat to use, it’s also a treat for the eyes. While we tested the matte black version, there’s a huge range of colorways, some with maple or walnut embellishments. Fellow truly has raised the bar with the Stagg’s design — no other kettle comes close to this level of beauty.

It’s worth noting that the Stagg’s maximum capacity is 30 ounces (just 0.9 liters), which will only fill a 6-cup Chemex. If you’re preparing coffee for a large group, you’ll either want a different kettle, or will have to wait out the five-minute boiling time for the second round of coffee.

However, this is the only main downside to this kettle — every other aspect of the Stagg blew us away in testing. For pour-over fanatics, there’s no way around it: the Fellow Stagg is the ultimate gooseneck kettle.

Find out more in our full Fellow Stagg Gooseneck Kettle review

The best looking kettle

the kitchenaid 1.7L kettle in pistachio photographed on a white marble counter with a blue background

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Best looking electric kettle

Specifications

Color options: Matte black, sleek black, pistachio, red
Temperature settings: 7
Capacity: 1.7 liters (1.8 quarts)
Size: 5.8 x 5.8 x 10 inches
Weight: 3 pounds

Reasons to buy

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Boils water quickly and quietly
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Looks great
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Custom temperature control
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Provided limescale filter

Reasons to avoid

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Really expensive
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Lid release button is a little janky

The KitchenAid 1.7L Variable Temperature Kettle definitely a showstopper, and with a range of colors to choose from, there's an option that will suit most kitchens (and can even pair with your beloved KitchenAid mixer!)

The 57-ounce/ 1.7 liter capacity means you’ll be able to boil enough water for several hot drinks or a large French press. Plus, there are 7 temperature settings to choose from using the smart dial-controlled base, which means you can make the ideal brew for everything from coffee to matcha.

You should note that this is an expensive option compared to a lot of the more budget-friendly kettles on the market. While it's smart, it's not quite as smart as the Ninja kettle which took the top spot in this guide. It can't hold your temperature, or increase in manual temperature intervals.

Boil time was 4 minutes (and 1 second, to be exact), which is pretty standard compared to the likes of the Fellow and Cosori options in this guide. This is a smart option that also brings the looks, but if you're on a budget, look elsewhere.

Find out more in our full KitchenAid 1.7L Variable Temperature Kettle review

The most precise electric kettle

the fellow Corvo EKG kettle in matte black photographed against a blue background with a glass mug and black and white table

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The most precise kettle we tested

Specifications

Color options: Black, silver
Temperature settings: 1
Capacity: 35 ounces / 1 liter
Size: 8.5 x 6 x 6 inches
Weight: 2.7 pounds

Reasons to buy

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Gorgeous aesthetics
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LED display on base
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Precise temperature control
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Temperature hold for up to 60 mins

Reasons to avoid

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Smaller capacity than other kettles
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Pricey
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Best for specialty drinks 

If you’re a fastidious brewer of varying blends of specialty tea and coffee, you’ll need to ensure you’re using one of the most accurate and meticulous kettles available. That’s why we recommend Fellow’s Corvo EKG electric kettle for those brews you just have to get right.

With the tactile dial on the kettle’s base, you can customize your water temperature to the degree. So if you’re steeping delicate tea that commands a temperature of 140°F — like matcha or white tea — you’ll be able to brew water correctly without having to get a secondary thermometer involved.

Besides heating water to precise temperatures, the Corvo also looks excellent while doing it. We know looks aren’t everything, but it doesn’t hurt to have an attractive piece of kit in your kitchen. The matte black finish almost justifies this kettle’s $200 price tag, and the gorgeous slim base has a bright LED screen that makes using this kettle a breeze. The precision spout also eradicates the possibility of spills, drips, and leaks. In testing, we were also impressed by the range of flow rate — you’re not restricted to around 5g/s as with a gooseneck kettle. It’s possible to get the flow rate up to around 80g/s and all the way down to 2.5g/s. The Corvo is much more versatile than its sibling the Stagg, and we would recommend the Corvo as a better all-rounder.

The only thing holding the Corvo back is its small capacity. If you need to boil large amounts of water, you’d be better off somewhere else. Its max capacity is 30 ounces. However, if you’re brewing a range of specialty teas or preparing water for just a few people, the small size won’t be an issue.

Find out more in our full Fellow Corvo EKG review

How we tested

Cosori Electric Glass Kettle being held by a mug photographed in front of a blue background.

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Millie Fender

I'm British, so you know I take electric kettles seriously. We use our kettles for everything here: making endless cups of tea, pour-over coffee, hot water for boiling pasta and potatoes. They're probably the hardest-working appliance in any British home. Every product in this guide has either been tested by me or our expert Homes reviewer Erin, who loves kettles just as much as me.

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Erin Bashford

I work on Tom's Guide's review team, testing everything from coffee makers to drones, including the occasional electric kettle. In terms of criteria, it's true that kettles are a lot more straightforward than some of the tech I test, but there's also a lot to look for. I evaluate everything from external temperature, to speed, to insulation, and of course, value for money.

When testing electric kettles in our test kitchen we took into account how sturdy they felt, how long they took to boil five cups of water, and how well they retained the heat of the water once boiled.

We used an extra-sensitive thermometer to track the temperature of the water once first boiled, as well as how hot this stayed after 30 minutes in order to evaluate the insulation. We also touched the exterior of each kettle after testing to see if they felt safe to touch, and consider whether that could be a health concern.

Decibel reading of kettle boiling

Measuring the noise level of the Cosori electric kettle in our testing process. (Image credit: DecibelX app)

Other factors such as value for money, range of settings, and ease of use were considered when we ranked these electric kettles.

Ultimately, every model that made our roundup comes highly recommended, but the right kettle for you will depend on what your budget is, and what your most-used feature will be.

How to choose

It's no surprise if you need help with choosing an electric kettle. In fact, I test appliances for a living and I’m surprised electric kettles aren’t more popular in the U.S. So, these appliances are a learning curve for most.

When choosing your electric kettle, you’ll need to consider a few factors before you buy. The overall aesthetics shouldn’t be dismissed when you’re looking at an appliance that will be visible on your kitchen counter. Also, think about how much you’re willing to spend — prices vary drastically and there’s a kettle for every budget. You should also consider:

  • Capacity — The majority of kettles range from 30 ounces/ 0.9 liter to 61 ounces/ 1.8 liters. This difference in size impacts how many hot drinks you can make at once. So if you’ve got a larger household, it’s worth considering a kettle with a large capacity.
  • Temperature settings — If you just want to boil water, then a simple no-frills kettle will do the job, but tea geeks and coffee aficionados will appreciate a kettle that can heat water to a range of temperatures for optimum brewing. Some also have a keep warm function, so the water temperature is maintained and ready for when you need a top up.
  • Safety — Most electric kettles automatically shut off when the water boils, making them safer than stovetop options. But, for added peace of mind, some also have boil dry protection, which means they’ll shut off if there’s no water remaining. And if you want a kettle that doesn’t get too hot on the outside, look for one with a double wall or plastic construction.

Kettle FAQs

How much should you spend on an electric kettle?

Electric kettles can vary greatly in price, with basic entry level models starting from $20, ranging up to $300 for the most premium brands. If you want a kettle with a quality feel to it, such as a soft grip handle or soft open lid, you need to be prepared to pay for it — entry level models tend to feature a basic plastic or stainless steel exterior which will get the job done, but lacks aesthetic appeal. If you want a variable temperature kettle, so you can better control the temperature for herbal teas, this will likely cost you more for the added technology as well. Variable temperature kettles tend to start from $45 for guidance.

You should only pay for what you need when it comes to electric kettles. So don’t be driven to spend more on special features if you’re unlikely to use them, such as a keep warm setting or smart connectivity. Do take the time to check if it comes with energy claims though — a kettle with a good energy rating will cost less to run over time. How much you ultimately spend will be down to your needs and preferences. We recommend coming up with a budget before you start browsing, and then considering the features you require so you don’t spend more than necessary.

Millie Fender
Managing Editor, Homes

Millie is the Managing Editor of Homes at Tom's Guide. She's been reviewing home tech for over five years, testing everything from coffee makers to the latest vacuum cleaners.

With particular expertise in cookware and kitchen appliances, you'll struggle to find an air fryer Millie hasn't tested. She's traveled the world reporting on the latest home innovations and product launches, learning how to use pizza ovens from Pizzaiolos in Naples, and touring the De'Longhi factory in Venice. Millie is also an SCA-Certified barista.

When she's not reporting on home and appliance trends, Millie loves watching live music. She's currently learning the guitar - naturally, she plays a Fender.