The 5 best Philips electric kettles

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Philips HD4646
Philips HD9306
Philips HD9334 / 9335/9336
Philips HD9358
Philips HD9340

Philips was founded at the end of the 19th century in Holland. 13 branches of this company around the world produce electronics, medical equipment and household appliances. At the beginning of its activity, the Philips brand was known as a manufacturer of decent products, but recently there have been many complaints from buyers for the quality of goods and unsatisfactory warranty service. This article describes the electric kettles that buyers most often paid attention to. The rating was compiled according to the following criteria:

the number of reviews;
technical characteristics;
the opinion of buyers about each model.

When choosing an electric kettle, you should pay attention to its power, volume, functionality, design and price. You should also count the number of positive reviews and compare with other options.

Philips HD4646

This model leads the rating in terms of the number of buyers and left reviews. The electric kettle has a volume of 1.5 liters. and a power of 2.4 kW. A closed-type spiral is installed inside. In the plastic case of the device there is a compartment for storing the cable 0.75 cm long. When the kettle is empty or removed from the base, the voltage is automatically cut off in it. The liquid filling level can be monitored on a special scale. The body color is presented in 3 options: blue, red and black. The price in stores starts at 1,700 rubles.

Advantages:

Long service life. Some buyers have argued that with careful handling, the kettle works without breakdowns for up to 10 years.
European workmanship (made in Poland).
Despite the plastic housing, there is no unpleasant smell when boiling.
When fully filled, the kettle will boil in 4 minutes.
Relatively low price.

Disadvantages:

There is no indicator light informing about the device operation. It is replaced by a weak noise of water heating, starting from the second minute after switching on.
The short cord is only 0.75 meters long. You have to connect an extension cord.
Unreliable plastic case that can break easily.
According to some buyers, the power of the kettle is only 1.7 kW, instead of the declared 2.6 kW.

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Philips HD9306

This model ranks second in the rating by the number of reviews. If we compare it with the previous one, the kettle is clearly inferior in terms of its overall service life and low power: 1.8 kW. The device weighs 0.9 kg and its volume is 1.5 liters. The body of the kettle is presented in only one color: "metallic". There is a closed spiral inside. The electric kettle is equipped with a power-on indicator and is automatically blocked if there is no water in it. The price starts at 2100 rubles.

Pros:

A full kettle will boil within 4 minutes.
The body is metal. It lacks glass inserts. Many buyers complain that models with glass elements start to leak over time.
During operation, the noise is almost inaudible.
The device is easy to clean.
The sensors are designed in England.
Relatively low price.

Minuses:

Inconvenient handle shape. The hand is at an unnatural angle when pouring water.
There are customer complaints about the short (up to 1 year) life of the heating element.
There were reviews that when boiling, some of the specimens vibrated on the stand.
The teapot is made in China.
Short cord. An extension cord is almost always needed.

Philips HD9334 / 9335/9336

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If we compare this electric kettle with the models described above, it is not inferior to them in terms of workmanship and functionality. Plastic case, capacity 1.5 liters, power 2.2 kW. Inside the device there is a closed-type heating element with a stainless steel surface. The kettle has a power indicator, a liquid level scale and a water filter. The low price of the device: 1470 rubles makes this model especially attractive to buyers.

Advantages:

Good build quality.
The cover is removable - it is convenient when pouring liquid.
There is no plastic smell when boiling.
Transparent body.
Removable water filter.
Relatively low price.

Disadvantages:

The cord is too short.
Not too attractive design.
Heats the water longer (with a full kettle capacity, it boils in 6 minutes.).
There is no backlight indicator during operation.

Philips HD9358

This teapot got to the 4th place in the rating due to a rather high price: 3890 rubles. But most of the surveyed buyers rate this model at 5 points out of five possible. Its capacity is 1.7 liters, and its power is 2.2 kW. The model is equipped with a metal case and has an attractive design. When the kettle is removed from the stand, as well as if it is empty, the voltage is automatically cut off. During operation, the indicator lights up, and there is also a water level scale. In general, the device differs little from the previous ones and is more suitable as a beautiful and expensive present.

Pros:

Elegant appearance.
Bright blue decorative lighting.
Almost no noise during boiling.
Double-sided scale.
Good build quality.

Minuses:

The walls of the case are hot after boiling - you can burn yourself.
Condensation often forms on the scale.
High price.

Philips HD9340

The kettle is ranked last due to the rather high price and conflicting customer comments. The capacity of the device is 1.5 liters, the power is 2.2 kW. Inside there is a closed heating element covered with stainless steel. Metal case with glass inserts. There is a filter and a water level scale. The glass container is environmentally friendly, but the cheap plastic lid negates this advantage. There is an indicator of the device operation. When the container is empty and the water boils, the voltage is automatically turned off. The teapot has an elegant design, but the build quality and materials leave much to be desired. Conclusion: it is better to purchase a similar model, but for a lower price.

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