Electric kettle guides for tea, coffee and hot water

Pick a kettle that heats your water the way you like it

Clear picks and plain comparisons for electric kettles and hot water boilers, from Cuisinart, Breville, Fellow, Cosori, Smeg and Zojirushi. Start with what you drink, the kettle you have your eye on, or how to keep yours clean.

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  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
    Electric Kettle Picks

    Best Electric Kettles With Automatic Shutoff

    The best electric kettle with automatic shut off for daily tea and coffee. Compare capacities, wattage, materials and boil-dry safety features.

  • Cuisinart CPK-17P1 PerfecTemp Kettle
    Tea and Heat Settings

    How Hot Does an Electric Kettle Get?

    How hot an electric kettle gets, why it stops at boiling, and the preset tea temperatures that matter, with settings for green, black and herbal tea.

  • OVENTE 1.7L Electric Tea Kettle
    Build, Cleaning and Upkeep

    Best Electric Kettles for Hard Water

    The best electric kettle for hard water has a filter you can clean fast. Compare 9 picks by filter design, interior material and scale-friendly cleaning.

  • Cuisinart CPK-17P1 PerfecTemp Kettle
    Electric Kettle Picks

    Best Electric Kettles for Boiling Water Every Day

    Compare the best electric kettle for boiling water, from simple cordless models to temperature controls. Find the right capacity and features for daily use.

  • Fellow Corvo EKG Pro
    Tea and Heat Settings

    Choosing an Electric Kettle When You Love Tea

    The best electric kettle for tea lovers gives you useful temperature control, enough capacity for your routine and simple upkeep. Compare 4 options by fit.

  • Cosori Stainless Temperature Kettle 1.7L
    Build, Cleaning and Upkeep

    Best Electric Kettles With No Plastic Inside

    Compare the best electric kettle with no plastic inside, including full-size and gooseneck picks. Learn what to check in the interior, lid and filter.

  • Cosori Stainless Temperature Kettle 1.7L
    Tea and Heat Settings

    Best Electric Tea Kettles With Temperature Control

    Compare the best electric tea kettle temperature control picks for tea and coffee, with details on presets, adjustable ranges, capacity, and useful features.

  • Fellow Stagg EKG Pro
    Coffee and Gooseneck Kettles

    Best Gooseneck Kettles for Pour-Over Coffee

    Compare the best gooseneck kettle for pour over coffee by pour control, temperature settings, capacity and useful brewing features for your routine.