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The best electric kettles, in plain English

An electric kettle boils water faster than a stove and shuts itself off. We read hands-on tests and boiled them down: which are best for tea, which pour best for coffee, and which cheap ones are fine.

  • Last reviewed October 20, 2026
  • 5 electric kettles
  • 6 expert reviews read

We didn't test these ourselves. We read reviews from experts who test products hands-on, then summed up where they agree and where they don't. Every source is linked. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Our top pick in each group. Tap one to jump to the details.

Best overall Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle (CPK-17) $80–$100 Tea presets and fast boiling. See details Best for pour-over Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle $165–$200 The gooseneck every tester loves. See details Best budget Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle $25–$35 Fast boiling for about $30. See details

Before you buy: 3 quick checks

How you'll use the hot water decides the kettle.

Do you need temperature control?

Green, white and oolong teas taste better below boiling, and pour-over coffee likes about 200°F. If you only make cocoa or noodles, a basic boil-only kettle is fine.

Gooseneck or regular spout?

A gooseneck (a long, thin, curved spout) pours slowly and steadily for pour-over coffee. A regular spout pours faster and usually holds more.

Look for safety features

Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection (it turns off if there's no water) are must-haves, especially in homes with kids.

Compare at a glance

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KettleBest forTypical priceHoldsTemperature
1. Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle (CPK-17) Best overall $80–$1001.7 liters6 presets
2. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle Best for pour-over coffee $165–$2000.9 litersExact temperature dial
3. Breville the IQ Kettle Best for tea lovers $130–$1601.7 liters5 presets
4. Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (0.8 L) Best budget gooseneck $60–$750.8 liters5 presets
5. Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle Best budget $25–$351.7 litersBoil only

The 5 best electric kettles, explained

Best overall first. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices, so check Amazon for today's price.

#1Best overall

Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle (CPK-17)

  • 1.7 liters
  • 6 presets
  • Keeps water hot for 30 minutes

$80–$100typical price

A fast, easy kettle with buttons for the right temperature for each kind of tea. Reviewed and Food Network both name it the best electric kettle overall.

What testers liked

  • Six preset temperatures, from green tea to a full boil.
  • Boils fast.
  • Holds the temperature for 30 minutes.

Common complaints

  • A little heavy when full.
  • Costs more than basic kettles.

Skip it if: You only ever need boiling water. A basic glass kettle costs a third as much.

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Summed up from Reviewed, Food Network.

#2Best for pour-over coffee

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

  • 0.9 liters
  • Exact temperature dial
  • Holds temperature up to 60 minutes

$165–$200typical price

A beautiful gooseneck kettle with a thin spout for slow, steady pouring, which is what pour-over coffee needs. Tom's Guide, Food Network and Yahoo all name it the best gooseneck kettle, TechGearLab picks it for pour-over, and Reviewed names the Pro version its best upgrade.

What testers liked

  • Precise, controlled pour.
  • Set any temperature and hold it for up to an hour.
  • Looks great on a counter.

Common complaints

  • Expensive, and it holds less water.
  • The pour is slow for everyday tea, and the dial takes practice.

Skip it if: You mostly make tea or instant noodles. A regular spout pours faster.

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Summed up from Tom's Guide, Food Network, Yahoo Shopping, TechGearLab, Reviewed.

#3Best for tea lovers

Breville the IQ Kettle

  • 1.7 liters
  • 5 presets
  • Keep-warm setting

$130–$160typical price

A big kettle with presets for different teas and a warming mode. Yahoo Shopping names it the best electric kettle overall, and TechGearLab picks it as the best for tea.

What testers liked

  • Great for green and white teas that need cooler water.
  • Large capacity.
  • Shuts off by itself and won't boil dry.

Common complaints

  • Pricey.
  • TechGearLab found the pour less smooth and had build-quality concerns.

Skip it if: You want precise pouring for coffee. Get a gooseneck kettle instead.

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Summed up from Yahoo Shopping, TechGearLab.

#4Best budget gooseneck

Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (0.8 L)

  • 0.8 liters
  • 5 presets
  • Tea and pour-over presets

$60–$75typical price

A gooseneck kettle with temperature presets for about a third of the Fellow's price. Reviewed names it the best electric gooseneck kettle, and Yahoo Shopping picks it for pour-over coffee.

What testers liked

  • Clean, easy pour.
  • Simple presets for tea and coffee.
  • Boils a full batch quickly.

Common complaints

  • Holds less than 1 liter.
  • The outside gets very hot, and keep-warm doesn't last as long as promised.

Skip it if: You make tea for the whole family. Its small size means refilling often.

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Summed up from Reviewed, Yahoo Shopping.

#5Best budget

Cosori Original Electric Glass Kettle

  • 1.7 liters
  • Boil only
  • Glows while it heats

$25–$35typical price

A simple, cheap glass kettle that boils water fast. America's Test Kitchen names it the best buy, and Tom's Guide picks it as the best budget kettle.

What testers liked

  • Low price.
  • Nearly as fast as the top pick in America's Test Kitchen's test.
  • Light, with a button-open lid.

Common complaints

  • The handle is bulky for small hands.
  • Glass shows water spots, and Tom's Guide saw some leaking at the lid when pouring.

Skip it if: You want temperature settings for tea or coffee.

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Summed up from America's Test Kitchen, Tom's Guide.

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