In this article, I will share the 10 best electric kettles for 2020. The modern electric kettle market is very diverse. It features models from different materials, differing in design and functionality. Recently, more and more models with a thermostat appear, there are models with illumination, the ability to control from a smartphone and integration into a "smart" home. I deliberately left the representatives of little-known Chinese brands. We will only talk about the best teapots, and the Chinese “nouns” made of plastic cannot be called high-quality. Therefore, in the rating there are only teapots from well-known brands at a reasonable price, well, except that a teapot from the smeg brand will not be affordable for everyone. And so, to all tea lovers who are going to buy a kettle in the near future, I strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the selection of the top 10 electric kettles.
Morphy Richards Accents Rose Gold Black 102104
The first place in the rating is occupied by a model in classic design, developed by British industrial designers and constructors. Available in 5 colors. In terms of design, only smeg KLF03 or KITFORT KT-633-1 can compete with them. The latter is even significantly cheaper, but inferior to Morphy Richards in terms of usability and build quality. The leader of the rating is made of high-quality satin-finished steel with pink gold accents. Has an indication of inclusion and water level. The water level scale is conveniently placed, fits perfectly into the design and is well readable, in contrast to competitors in the rating. And he will also notify about boiling with a whistle, similar to that which is issued by simple teapots. And unlike most kettles on the market, the electronic whistle can be muted. The price is 7500 rubles.
pros
- Brand.
- Reliability.
- Design.
- Materials and build quality.
- Ergonomics.
- Sound (whistle) that can be turned off.
- Low noise level.
Minuses
- Price.
This model is not cheap. You can find a lot of good options at two or even three times cheaper. At first glance, in terms of functionality, it does not differ even from the budget Xiaomi Mi Kettle. But this is not the case. Morphy Richards has protection against turning on without water, automatically turns off when removed from the stand, equipped with a scale filter. It definitely wins in terms of design. 94% of Yandex market users recommend this model, noting its reliability in operation, quiet and fast operation. Suitable for those who value the appearance and quality of materials. If you need additional functionality, I recommend paying attention to REDMOND RK-M1303D.
REDMOND RK-M1303D
The second line of the TOP is occupied by a kettle from a domestic manufacturer with a double body. The inside is made of stainless steel and the outside is made of plastic. Looking ahead, I note that many models in the rating can boast of such a design feature (Bosch TWK 8611, Xiaomi Viomi Smart Kettle Bluetooth and others). Such kettles have several advantages:
- Reduced noise level during operation;
- Improved thermal insulation (like a thermos);
- Safety - the outer part heats up no higher than 70 degrees - it is impossible to get burned;
- Reliability - a cast metal flask without seams and joints will last much longer.
But there is also a drawback. The design feature does not allow to build in a transparent window to indicate the water level, which is very important for some users.
REDMOND RK-M1303D has 6 operating modes - heating up to 40, 55.80, 85, 90º and boiling. Additionally, there is a dechlorination function. In fact, this is just an increase in the boiling time of water by 3 minutes. It is impossible to rid water of chlorine by 100% in this way, you can only reduce its content. There is a function of maintaining the temperature. The kettle is controlled by an electronic panel on a stand. Large bright LED display makes operation easier. During operation, it displays the real water temperature. Classic design, black color. In my opinion, it looks very solid. The price is 3 300 rubles.
pros
- Price;
- Design;
- Materials and build quality;
- Double walls;
- The outer part of the case is almost not heated;
- 5 operating modes;
- Built-in thermometer;
- Convenient management.
Minuses
- No indication of the water filling level;
- No limescale filter;
- The lid does not fit tightly to the body due to which vaporization is increased and under certain conditions there is a risk of water spillage;
- Not all users like the beep when turning on and off.
A good alternative to expensive double-shell teapots. In terms of functionality, it even surpasses Bosch TWK 8611, although the dechlorination function is more of a marketing ploy. Moreover, it costs 2 times less. The choice of buyers according to the Yandex market, 95% recommend, and I join them, considering this kettle the best in terms of price-quality ratio. Regarding the loose fit of the lid to the body, this feature of the model does not interfere with most users, the main thing is to pour water carefully and not turn the kettle over too much.
Kitfort KT-621
The third place in the ranking is occupied by a fully metal teapot from a domestic brand. Made in a classic modern design. Equipped with a thermostat with 4 operating modes - 40, 70, 90º and boiling. There is a function of maintaining the temperature. Unlike the leader of the rating, it is designed for a maximum of 1 hour. On the other hand, I cannot imagine a case when it is necessary to maintain the water temperature for more than 1 hour. In extreme cases, it can be reheated in a matter of minutes. Management - 6 buttons located on the stand, each has a corresponding designation. The price is 4 200 rubles.
pros
- Assembly materials;
- Design;
- 4 operating modes;
- Maintaining water temperature;
- Sound signals when pressing buttons, turning on, turning off.
Minuses
- Build quality;
- Uneven stand causing the kettle to move;
- No limescale filter;
- Noise during operation;
- There is no way to turn off the sound signals.
Another alternative, teapots from well-known Chinese and European brands. The savings compared to Philips HD9359 will be about 1,500 rubles. At the same time, from the standpoint of functionality, the teapots are identical.
Philips HD9359 Avance Collection
It differs from the previous participant in the rating in a slightly different shape, and a handle that is made of black plastic and a smaller stand. In terms of functionality, in principle, everything is identical, as well as in management. The only temperature range is broken down differently. The model can heat water up to 40, 60 or 80 degrees and boil. In my opinion, the selection of 40, 70, 90º is more successful, but everything is subjective here. The price is 5 600 rubles. Of the minuses, we can note the poor location of the water volume indication under the handle, it does not show the current water temperature and the sound signal does not turn off.
pros
- Design;
- Materials and build quality;
- 4 operating modes;
- Maintaining water temperature;
- Sound signals when pressing buttons, turning on, turning off.
Minuses
- Price;
- Poor location of the water volume indication under the handle;
- Sound signals cannot be turned off;
- Buttons sometimes don't work;
- The lid opens abruptly, condensation splashes onto the outer surface of the case;
- Does not show the current water temperature.
The aforementioned disadvantages are rather nit-picking due to the high cost of the model. In general, the kettle is reliable and functional, which is confirmed by 88% of positive reviews from users of the Yandex market. If the cost of this model is acceptable for you, then feel free to purchase it. If, like me, you think such expenses for a kettle are too high, pay attention to REDMOND RK-M1303D or Xiaomi Viomi Smart Kettle Bluetooth. The latter can be controlled from a smartphone. This will save about 2,000 rubles.
Tefal KO 8518 Smart & Light
The top five is closed by a very stylish and innovative model from a popular brand. Feature - "one touch control". The panel is placed on the handle and consists of two buttons. The first is boiling, the second is the choice of temperature conditions (40, 70, 80, 90º). Each subsequent press on it activates a higher temperature mode, the information appears on the LED display built into the case. It also displays the current water temperature during operation. Auto heating turns on automatically after completion of work in the set mode for 30 minutes. The body of the kettle is double, which means that there is no danger of rapid cooling. The outer plastic shell does not heat up, as does the lid that opens at the push of a button. The price is 5 500 rubles.
pros
- Brand;
- Design;
- Compactness - buttons on the handle due to which the base is smaller than that of competitors;
- Materials and build quality;
- Ease of Management;
- Built-in thermometer;
- Built-in display;
- Double body;
- The outer part of the case is almost not heated;
- 5 Modes of operation.
Minuses
- Price;
- No indication of the water filling level;
- Low power of the heater in comparison with competitors - the heating time is increased;
- Not all users like the sound signal at startup and shutdown.
The choice of users of the Yandex market. Good from the standpoint of design, although it should be noted that it would not hurt to diversify the color palette, black is easily soiled and not everyone likes it. Functionality - a solid five, control on the handle - a godsend of the manufacturer. For the sake of fairness, I note that not all users liked such a solution, some, out of habit, want to see many buttons on the stand, where each is responsible for choosing a specific mode. The only drawback is the high price. There are a lot of affordable competitors in the rating that can cope with similar functionality just as well. That is why the model got only 5th place. If you want to save money, you are ready to sacrifice a display built into the case, pay attention to REDMOND RK-M1303D, you can save 2,200 rubles.
Kitfort KT-633
The sixth place in the TOP is occupied by a kettle that combines retro style and modern materials. The body is made of metal and plastic, stylized under the retro shape of the spout and a vintage thermometer built into the body. It shows the current temperature of the water in the kettle, according to some users it is not entirely accurate, and there are no functions, shutdowns, when a certain temperature is reached. Given the low cost, this nuance can be missed. The kettle is easy to use, has a filter mesh against scale, a lid that opens automatically when you press a button. The price is 2 900 rubles.
pros
- Price;
- Design;
- Ergonomics;
- Built-in thermometer.
Minuses
- Short power cable;
- Noise during operation;
- The smell of plastic during the first time of operation;
- Unsuccessful spout shape - with a small amount of water, it is inconvenient to pour (water flows out, splashes on the sides).
- The location of the water level indication scale behind the handle;
- The quality of the stand material.
The budget model is popular in our market, as evidenced by a large number of reviews on the Yandex market. If you are a fan of original design, this is your teapot. Of the original outwardly teapots in the rating, one can also note Tefal KO 8518, which I talked about earlier.
Xiaomi Viomi Smart Kettle Bluetooth
A distinctive feature of this kettle from competitors above is the ability to remotely control Bluetooth... However, the implementation of this option leaves much to be desired.There are difficulties with pairing the kettle with a smartphone, and in order for it to work from a remote command, the temperature maintenance button on the handle must be pressed. Otherwise, the Mi Home application opens only advanced settings (changing the heating temperature for 4 modes and setting the temperature maintenance time from 0.5 to 12 hours, for them). It is much easier to control the kettle with the buttons on the handle, like Tefal KO 8518 Smart & Light. The active mode and the water temperature during the operation of the kettle are displayed on the handle, just above the buttons. The body of the model is double, the inner part is steel, the outer part is high-quality Soft Tuch plastic in black or white. The price is 3500 rubles.
pros
- Price;
- Design;
- Double body;
- The outer part of the case is almost not heated;
- Office of Bluetooth;
- Built-in thermometer;
- Built-in display;
- 5 operating modes;
- Compactness - buttons on the handle due to which the base is smaller than that of competitors.
Minuses
- Difficulties in pairing with a smartphone;
- Not modified software;
- No indication of the water filling level;
- Can be supplied with a Chinese plug;
- Handle play and creak;
- The metal rim just below the lid is heated;
- No mesh filter;
- when the lid is opened, condensation flows down onto the handle and falls onto the platform.
An ambiguous kettle from the standpoint of "smart" capabilities. Working with the application is not very clear, pairing requires knowledge of certain nuances. The designations on the buttons are Chinese, which also complicates the control to some extent. On the other hand, it was not worth demanding super-capabilities from the cheapest "smart" kettle. In general, a good option for your money. If you are not going to control the kettle from your smartphone, alternatively pay attention to REDMOND RK-M1303D or more expensive Tefal KO 8518 Smart & Light or Philips HD9359 Avance Collection.
Bosch TWK 8611
In eighth place in the ranking is a premium teapot from a well-known German brand. Differs in high-tech design. It has a double body - the inner walls are made of inert stainless steel, and the outer ones are made of high-quality plastic in 6 possible colors. The kettle has a comfortable rubberized handle, a button on the lid, when pressed, the latter opens, a protective filter against scale, an operation indicator, a water level scale applied to a transparent plastic insert.
In addition to boiling, the kettle offers water heating to a temperature of 70.80.90º. There is also a function of maintaining the temperature (up to 30 minutes). Control - power buttons, "+" and "-" to select the desired water temperature and "keepwarm" to activate the function of maintaining the set temperature. The active temperature mode is backlit, so there will be no difficulties in operation, although some users are closer and more understandable to the option used in Kitfort KT-621, where a separate button is provided for each mode. Price 4950 rubles.
pros
- Brand;
- Materials and build quality;
- Ergonomics and design;
- 4 operating modes;
- Heats up quickly.
Minuses
- Price;
- Short power cable;
- The lid open button is a weak element, it sticks to many users. Partly helps cleaning the lid from scale;
- instability on a stand;
- Beep when turning on and off.
Nice kettle, but the price is clearly overpriced. There are decent cheaper models. For example, REDMOND RK-M1303D has double walls, 6 operating modes, and costs a third less.
Xiaomi Mi Kettle
The ninth place in the TOP is occupied by the most budget teapot in the ranking. Made in a hi-tech design with softness inherent in the Chinese company, made of matte plastic. A stainless steel flask is hidden inside. The double body eliminates the risk of burns and guarantees long-term preservation of the water temperature, which is important, given that the kettle does not have the function of maintaining the temperature, as well as other additional functionality. There is only a power button, the LED of which changes color as the water heats up, while the exact temperature cannot be found out, that is, you cannot turn off the kettle at the stage of work you need.Feature - opening the lid automatically by 30 degrees, you can fully open it by hand - a strange, in my opinion, constructive solution. Also, when buying, you should pay attention to the plug, the non-localized version can be supplied with the Chinese one, an adapter is required. The price is 1 900 rubles.
pros
- Price.
- Design.
- Materials and build quality.
- Double body.
- The outer part of the case hardly gets warm.
Minuses
- Marked case.
- Inconvenient lid.
- There is no indication of the water filling level.
- Low power of the heater compared to competitors - the heating time is increased.
- There is no automatic shutdown when removed from the stand.
- No limescale filter.
- Can be supplied with a Chinese plug.
The kettle is not the best in terms of ergonomics. However, significant savings, compared to competitors in the ranking, allows him to forgive some of the shortcomings. If you are on a limited budget and want to buy a quality branded double-shell kettle, Xiaomi Mi Kettle is the best choice. The next most expensive rating representative without additional functionality - Bosch TWK 7804 costs 1,100 rubles more, while, judging by user reviews, the reliability is lame - some copies do not survive until the end of the warranty period.
smeg KLF03
The most expensive electric kettle in my TOP closes the rating. If not for the price of 13,500 rubles, it could have been in the top five. Made in retro style. The functionality is also worthy of the title of retro - boiling water, shutting down when boiling and removing from the base. Feature - solid materials and high build quality. The body is made of metal. Chromed stand. The limescale filter is also made of metal. The lid opens by pressing a button from above, smoothly, which excludes splashing condensate collected under it and steam burns.
pros
- Brand;
- Materials and build quality;
- Reliability;
- Design.
Minuses
- Price;
- the water filling indicator is difficult to read and is inconveniently located under the handle;
- The lid mechanism is unreliable;
- Logo letters fall off over time.
The case when beauty requires sacrifice, namely financial investments. A kettle without additional functionality costs several times more than models from other well-known brands that can heat water to a certain temperature and keep it. As an alternative, for those who care about the original design, I suggest paying attention to the Kitfort KT-633. If functionality is still important, the best choice in terms of price-quality ratio will be REDMOND RK-M1303D.
Conclusion
We hope that our ranking of the best electric kettles of 2020 will help you make the right choice. When planning a purchase, define for yourself the most important criteria to which you will pay attention. So, you can resist the persuasion of consultants and get exactly the device that will meet all the stated requirements.
See also:
