The Best Electric Kettles of 2025, Tested by Allrecipes

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After testing several top-rated models, it's still my favorite.

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I’m a big tea drinker. Most of the time, it's green, herbal, or black tea, but I’ll also sip on white tea or oolong occasionally to keep things interesting. The only problem with my love for tea is that I have exactly zero patience for waiting around while the water boils. What’s more, many of the different types of tea I love require specific water temperatures to perform their best.

Whether it’s organic Japanese matcha or Earl Grey with honey and lemon, the morning (or evening) ritual of preparing a cup of tea has become somewhat meditative for me. I spent plenty of years boiling water on the stove, watching the bubbles, and guessing the temperature for my more delicate teas (even using a kitchen thermometer in a pinch), but an electric kettle with temperature control presets has helped enhance the process—all while saving a lot of time and energy. Recently, I tested a handful of top-rated electric kettles in various budgets and styles to see if any of them would beat out my favorite model.

Why It’s Great: Easy to use; sleek design; preset temperature settings

Grain of Salt: Small capacity

This was the first electric kettle I invested in years ago, and it quickly worked its way into the “gear I can’t live without” category of my kitchen. After three years of daily use, it’s still going strong and looks just as good as when it initially came out of the box.

The gooseneck design is perfect for delicate teas and pour-over coffee because it forces the water to come out more slowly. This also makes it less likely to splash boiling hot water all over your hands. The best part? There are five preset temperature settings: 170°F for white tea, 180°F for green tea, 195°F for oolong tea, 205°F for coffee, and 212°F for black tea (boiling).

If you like to skip instruction manuals and prefer something that’s incredibly intuitive to use, this is a great choice. Simply push the “on” switch, hit one of the clearly marked preset temperature buttons, and you’re good to go. A simple “beep” alerts you when the water is ready, and if you’re busy doing other things or heading into another room, there’s also a hold button to maintain the preset temperature for up to 60 minutes. If you forget to power it off, the kettle shuts off automatically after an hour.

Apart from the functionality, this kettle also looks good on the kitchen counter. The black matte stainless steel will fit a range of different kitchen aesthetics, and the footprint itself is small. It will take less than a foot’s worth of space.

The Details: Stainless steel; 0.8-liter capacity; 11.6 x 9 x 7.7 inches; time to boil 3 cups of water: 4 minutes, 31 seconds

If you’ve read this far and are thinking: “I don’t need anything fancy—just find me a standard model that will get the caffeine into my body as quickly as possible,” we’ve got you covered. Or, if you’re ready to invest more in a kettle with specific temperature settings and other handy features, we have recommendations for those, too. I tested models in a range of styles and budgets to bring you the best electric kettles for different needs.

Why It’s Great: Includes temperature settings and hold function; stylish design; sturdy stainless steel; easy to pour from

Grain of Salt: Heavy

While the Cosori electric kettle maintains my top spot due to its lightweight, sleek design and smaller footprint, this Cuisinart model is a close second. Similar to the Cosori, the Cuisinart has preset temperature buttons and a hold button to keep the water warm. The six preset heat settings include 160°F for delicate teas, 175°F for green tea, 185°F for white tea, 190°F for oolong tea, 200°F for French press coffee, and boil for black tea. There are also handy measuring marks on the side and an “open” button to pop the top quickly and fill.

Although it features a classic wide spout rather than a gooseneck design, the water doesn’t come out too quickly, and I didn’t experience any leaks during tests. The brushed stainless steel looks beautiful on the kitchen counter and will match pretty well with any style. It works very quickly and efficiently, boasting the second-fastest boiling time of all the kettles tested (just 3 minutes and 37 seconds to boil 3 cups of water). It was also the only kettle to read exactly 212°F when tested with my kitchen thermometer. Even better, it feels very durable, so I expect it to last a long time even with regular use.

If you want a sturdy, efficient electric kettle that offers a larger capacity (and you don’t mind the lack of a gooseneck spout), this is a great choice. I even gifted one of these models to a family member, who reported back that it's quickly become a new essential in their kitchen.

The Details: Stainless steel; 1.7-liter capacity; 11.6 x 9 x 7.7 inches; time to boil 3 cups of water: 3 minutes, 37 seconds

Why It’s Great: Minimalist design; LED light around the base; works fast

Grain of Salt: Fill lines are hard to see

This budget-conscious electric kettle was the best-performing basic model that I tested. It doesn’t have any extra features or bells and whistles, but it does what it’s designed to do very well. It’s about the same size as the Cuisinart, though the stainless steel feels a bit thinner and the handle is plastic. There’s a simple LED light ring around the base that illuminates when the kettle is powered on and the water is heating up.

In tests, this kettle had the fastest boiling time, heating 3 cups of tap water to 212°F in 3 minutes and 35 seconds. When I measured the temperature, it was only off by just over 1°F as well. This kettle’s single function—to boil water—is activated by the plastic tab below the handle that’s pushed down to start heating. The tab pops up and the automatic shutoff is triggered when the water has reached 212°F. My only qualm? The fill levels in the water window are the same color as the plastic, making it harder to see the numbers.

The Details: Stainless steel; 1.7-liter capacity; 9.24 x 6.24 x 8.78 inches; time to boil 3 cups of water: 3 minutes, 35 seconds

Why It’s Great: Beautiful kettle; ergonomic handle; a lot of extra features

Grain of Salt: Expensive; lid leaks at certain angles

It’s pricey, but the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle may be worth the investment if you make pour-over or French press coffee daily. For tea drinkers, well, this is also the perfect tool. The temperature is set and controlled to the exact degree, and you can even adjust it according to your precise altitude and schedule your boil ahead of time. The slow-stream gooseneck spout is designed for optimal pour control, resulting in a strong and precise stream of water.

I absolutely love the customizable menu, which allows you to adjust your hold mode to keep water hot for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, control the chime and volume, and set pre-boil mode that boils to sanitize the water before dropping to the target temperature. The menu also lets you switch the clock between analog and digital, and engage a guide mode that displays preset temperatures for different brewing styles of coffee and tea.

The firmware is updated through WiFi, and be aware that your kettle might not work properly at first until it’s been updated. Likewise, if you’re impatient like me and tip the kettle too quickly while pouring, the lid may leak. For those who want to add even more style to their kitchen, the Stagg EKG Pro also comes in a Studio version with a reflective glass base and metal accents, as well as a model with a natural walnut handle. After long-term testing it for nearly three months, this kettle still functions like new.

The Details: 18/8 stainless steel; 0.9-liter capacity; 11.10 x 6.77 x 7.7 inches; time to boil 3 cups of water: 4 minutes, 15 seconds

Why It’s Great: LED feature changes color based on temperature; transparent glass to monitor water; easy to use

Grain of Salt: Glass gets foggy directly after use

Although this pretty glass kettle only has a single boiling feature, the design has a fun twist: an LED ring on the bottom that changes color as the water temperature increases. The light starts off purple to indicate temperatures lower than 113°F before moving to blue, green, yellow, and finally red when it reaches boiling point. It works similarly to the other Hamilton Beach kettle on this list, with a small tab on the base that’s pushed down to activate the heating element. There’s also a helpful auto shutoff feature and boil-dry protection.

Some kettles have a small water window on the side, while others hide the water completely behind stainless steel. However, this is the only one I tested that let me visually monitor the temperature as it worked. I found it convenient since the kettle shuts off automatically once it boils, and watching the bubbles allowed me to be ready to use it exactly when it was ready (before the temperature had a chance to decrease).

Overall, I really liked the look of this double-wall insulated glass kettle, but the lighting effect was especially entertaining and useful.

The Details: Double wall glass, stainless steel; 1.7-liter capacity; 8.94 x 6.22 x 10.24 inches; time to boil 3 cups of water: 4 minutes, 17 seconds

After testing several popular models, the Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle maintained my top spot due to its durable yet attractive design, intuitive functionality, and overall performance. If you want a larger model without a gooseneck spout, I also recommend the Cuisinart 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle, which offers a lot of the same features at a similar price point. For a more budget-conscious option with a simple boil setting, consider the Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle.

I incorporated each of the electric kettles on this list into my daily routine for several weeks, using them on workdays and weekends, often multiple times per day. To test the efficiency of the electric kettles, I measured the time it took to bring 3 cups of tap water (62°F) to a boil (212°F) in each. For kettles with preset temperatures, I also measured the heated water’s temperature using my favorite instant-read thermometer to assess accuracy, and washed each kettle by hand to note any difficult parts to clean. During the testing period, I paid special attention to the following attributes:

Allrecipes / Katherine Gallagher

Black tea prefers a temperature of between 200° and 212°F—boiling or just under boiling—while green tea does best with 140°F to 185°F, depending on factors such as when it was harvested. Water that is too hot will cause the tea to turn bitter, but water that's too cold won’t allow the tea to release its flavor. On the rare occasions when I bring out the French press for coffee, water that’s between 195°F and 205°F is ideal.

In my tests, the Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle had the fastest boiling time, clocking in at just 3 minutes and 35 seconds to boil 3 cups of water. This was followed closely by the Cuisinart 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle, which came up to a boil in 3 minutes and 37 seconds. The slowest kettle took 4 minutes and 31 seconds to boil—still faster than typical stovetop kettles, which can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.

True, the ability to quickly heat your water to the optimal temperature with the push of a button is a luxury, but it’s also one you’ll wonder how you lived without once you have it. If you live in a smaller apartment or have a smaller kitchen, electric kettles are also great for freeing up an extra burner. Apart from coffee and tea, they can come in handy for meals like instant noodles or oatmeal, and even for cleaning.

Electric kettles are safe if used correctly. Look for one with safety features like a keep warm function or an automatic shutoff feature that activates when the water reaches its set temperature. Some electric kettles also include boil-dry protection, which will keep the water from scorching when the water level gets too low.

Katherine Gallagher is an editor for Allrecipes who focuses on kitchen tools and product reviews. For this article, she tested a handful of top-rated electric kettles and tapped into her own experience as a longtime tea drinker.