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. It's available in both blue and cream, and the ergonomic handle across the top is a thoughtful feature that aids with pouring and filling. You get a removable limescale filter in the spout for your money too, and the kettle connects at any angle to the base. Also, while the Ninja has a keep-warm setting that holds a temperature for up to 30 minutes, the heating element shuts off when the kettle is removed from the base (this is the same for every other standard kettle we tested). Beauty and functionality combine in this straight-sided stainless steel stove-top 2 litre Japanese kettle, made by Black Piment.

An automatic shut-off is another important safety feature—most kettles these days come with one, but it’s important that the feature works properly. With the variable-temperature kettles, we also measured how accurate their internal thermometer was for various non-boiling temperatures. We recommend this precise-aim gooseneck kettle for anyone preparing pour-over coffee or for tea lovers who will geek out over its spot-on temperature accuracy. In either case, an electric kettle also works for people who hate the alarming sound of whistling kettles and want a fast, more automatic path to their morning cup of caffeine.In terms of speed, it fared about average versus other models we've tested, boiling the maximum amount (1. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. On the whole, this is a great kettle for families as the exterior is protected by a plastic layer, meaning it never gets too hot to the touch and feels safe to handle.

Instead it features the standard pitcher spout, which, obviously, makes it easier for filling pots with water, but harder for precision pours.Some kettles with in-built water filters, which is great for those with limescale buildup or concerns about their local drinking water. Be aware, though, that some parts of the handle are metal, which means they get very hot as the kettle boils. The Ninja also has presets for coffee and five types of tea, and the digital display switches between showing the current temperature of the water and the target temperature. Our tester found the Breville IQ’s handle very comfortable to grip, and the opening at the bottom can make it easier to access for those who might find threading the closed handle of the Cuisinart PerfecTemp difficult.