Illustrative photoBest overall
OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle
~$120 at time of writing
What we like
- Presets for green, oolong, black tea and coffee
- Bon Appétit's top pick
Keep in mind
- Bigger footprint
Illustrative photoBest for pour-over
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle
~$180–$200 at time of writing
What we like
- Single-degree control 104–212°F
- Precise gooseneck pour
Keep in mind
- Small 0.9 L capacity
- Lid can drip when full (Serious Eats)
Illustrative photoBest budget
Hamilton Beach 40880 Stainless Steel 1.7 L Kettle
~$25–$35 at time of writing
What we like
- Wirecutter budget pick
- Simple and reliable
Keep in mind
- Boil only
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Illustrative photoBest premium variable
Breville Smart Kettle Luxe
~$220 at time of writing
What we like
- Serious Eats' best variable kettle
Keep in mind
- Expensive
Illustrative photoBest for tea lovers
Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle
~$200 at time of writing
What we like
- Precise temps, all-steel body
Keep in mind
- Only 0.9 L
Illustrative photoBest simple first kettle
Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle
~$40–$45 at time of writing
What we like
- Large 1.7 L, easy controls
Keep in mind
- Light base can tip without kettle
Illustrative photoBest presets
Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- One-touch temperature presets; 30-min keep warm
Keep in mind
- Mostly plastic exterior
Illustrative photoBest all-steel gooseneck
Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Gooseneck Kettle
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- Wirecutter gooseneck pick; steel body and lid
Keep in mind
- Less precise than Fellow
Illustrative photoBest-looking
Fellow Clyde Electric Kettle
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- Bon Appétit's best-looking pick; 1.5 L
Keep in mind
- Pricey
Illustrative photoBest just-boil-water
Amazon Basics Electric Kettle 1.7 L
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- Bon Appétit pick for simply boiling water
Keep in mind
- No temperature control
Almost made the cut
Hario V60 Buono Stovetop Gooseneck
~$85 at time of writing
A classic pour-over kettle, but stovetop-only; our list focuses on electric.
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| # | Product | Best for | Price* | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle | Best overall | ~$120 | — |
| 2 | Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle | Best for pour-over | ~$180–$200 | — |
| 3 | Hamilton Beach 40880 Stainless Steel 1.7 L Kettle | Best budget | ~$25–$35 | — |
| 4 | Breville Smart Kettle Luxe | Best premium variable | ~$220 | — |
| 5 | Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle | Best for tea lovers | ~$200 | — |
| 6 | Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle | Best simple first kettle | ~$40–$45 | — |
| 7 | Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17 | Best presets | See retailer | — |
| 8 | Cuisinart GK-1 Digital Gooseneck Kettle | Best all-steel gooseneck | See retailer | — |
| 9 | Fellow Clyde Electric Kettle | Best-looking | See retailer | — |
| 10 | Amazon Basics Electric Kettle 1.7 L | Best just-boil-water | See retailer | — |
*Approximate, at time of writing. Rating shown only where a sourced rating was found.
Sources consulted: Serious Eats, Wirecutter, Bon Appétit and Kitchenware Authority (2026). Prices change often; check the retailer. Photos are illustrative lifestyle images, not the products.
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