QUICK LIST
Quick list
1. Best overall
2. Best affordable
3. Best touch
4. Best set
5. Best looking
6. Best modern
7. Best stainless steel
8. Best dupe
9. Best large
10. Best sustainable
11. Best one cup
12. Best quiet
How we test
FAQs
No appliance will get more use in your home than the best kettle. From speedy boil times to sleek and attractive designs, the best kettle for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
That's why we've been busy reviewing the top 12 kettles (from a long list of many more) to bring you our complete ranking. We've kept a keen eye out for energy efficiency too, with a one-cup kettle also featured in this roundup.
If you're a tea lover who likes different types of green and herbal teas, you might enjoy one of the smartest kettles on the market. They will offer different temperature levels to avoid scorching your brew at 100 degrees.
And of course, if you want to upgrade to on-demand boiling water from your sink, take a look at the best boiling water taps. If you're set on the classic method, be sure to pair your new kettle with one of the best toasters.
Quick list - the best kettles
Looking for the best kettle for your home but short on time to shop? Take a look at our quick list instead, which has all the positives and negatives of our favourite kettles that we've tested neatly summed up.
Best overall
+ Looks great and high quality
+ Integrated anti-limescale filter
+ Easy to see where the water level is
- No button to open the lid
Best affordable
+ Quiet to boil
+ Great price point
- Stainless steel isn't for everyone
Best stylish AND affordable
+ Capacity fit for a family
+ Stylish minimal design
+ Heats up quickly
- Not the sturdiest option
Best matching set
+ Makes a great pair with kettle
+ Good capacity
+ High quality for the price
- We wish there were more colours
Best stylish kettle
+ Unbeatable retro design
+ A real statement piece
+ 360-degree connection to base
- Seriously expensive
- The exterior gets very hot
Best modern kettle
+ Sleek, modern
+ Controls feel high-end
+ You can check the temperature off the base
- A monumental price tag
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Best stainless steel
+ Stunning design
+ Perfect if you need a quiet kettle
+ Good for retaining heat
- An expensive choice
The best high-end dupe
+ Get a sleek look for less
+ Good capacity
+ 360 swivel base
- A little loud
Best large
+ True family-sized capacity
+ We love the colour range
+ Exterior stays cool to touch
- Not great for smaller quantities of water
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Best sustainable
+ Parts are replaceable
+ It has a truly classic design
+ The quality is stellar
- You have to pay extra for panel kits
Best for one cup
+ Get one cup of boiling water at a time
+ Energy efficient
+ Capacity for all day tea drinking
- The one cup dispensed could be larger
Best quiet
+ Easy to pour
+ Great for a country kitchen
- Plastic paddle looks a little cheap
Best kettle overall
The De'Longhi Ballerina Kettle pairs with our guide to toasters perfectly, because its two and four-slice counterpart also sits in the top spot. Why? Well, for a start it has a stunning design that really catches the eye and looks beautiful on any kitchen counter. We had numerous comments from friends and family when testing, and it's more than just easy on the eyes, too.
With a water level indicator and a light-up switch to indicate that it's on, the De'Longhi Ballerina Kettle is ideal for practical use around the kitchen. The 1.7 litre capacity is also perfectly suited to serving mugs of tea or filling up a whole teapot.
Our one gripe is that the lid has to be lifted away. Other options in our guide have a button to lift up the lid and open up the kettle for easy refills, but the De'Longhi requires both hands.
Best affordable kettle
Sometimes you just need a kettle that gets the job done, why is why we were impressed with the Russell Hobbs Quiet Boil Kettle when we tested it, which does what it says on the tin. Perfect for those on a budget, and with a water level that's easy to see, this is a no-frills kettle, but it's very effective.
This was a quick boiler too, as it took just 1 minute 23 to get to 100 degrees. The spout is good for pouring out of, and while it's not quite a Smeg kettle, there are some design points to admire. Stainless steel can work well in lots of kitchens, and it's minimalistic in its overall look.
You get a removable limescale filter in the spout for your money too, and the kettle connects at any angle to the base. The 1.7 litre capacity is great for family life too.