Best Electric Kettles
18 products ranked across 157 cited reviews, videos and discussions · Updated 10 Sept 2026
On the stierproducts electric kettles board, Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17 ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle (#2, S tier) and Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (#3, A tier). The board ranks 18 electric kettles from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 10 Sept 2026, drawing on 157 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle, Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle, Bonavita Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle, and 3 others.
Moved down from C to D on 10 Sept 2026 #13 2 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle
#14 1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle
#15 Bonavita Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle
#16 1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Smeg KLF04 Variable Temperature Kettle
#17 3 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Electric Kettle
#18 4 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Hamilton Beach 1L Electric Kettle
What moved on this board
23 tier changes recorded between 22 Jul 2026 and 14 Sept 2026. The 5 most recent are below.
- 10 Sept 2026 OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle moved down from C to D. 2 more research games. 1 source added, 3 removed.
- 10 Sept 2026 Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch Kettle Pro moved up from C to B. 1 more research game.
- 10 Sept 2026 Breville Smart Kettle Luxe moved up from B to A. 3 more research games. 2 sources added.
- 10 Sept 2026 OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle moved up from A to S. 2 more research games. 3 sources added.
- 25 Jul 2026 Zwilling Enfinigy Cool Touch Kettle Pro moved down from B to C. 2 more research games. 3 sources added.
Each line shows what else changed at the same publish. It is not a statement of cause.
Frequently asked questions
Cuisinart PerfecTemp CPK-17 sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over 157 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Thirteen consecutive years as Wirecutter's top pick is the longest documented service record in the category, and nothing else here is even close on proven longevity.
OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle ranks #2 (S tier). Cocinare's number two pour-over pick with OXO's solid warranty behind it. The standard model avoids the gooseneck's base problems entirely.
Our research places OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle, Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle, Bonavita Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle, Smeg KLF04 Variable Temperature Kettle, Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, Hamilton Beach 1L Electric Kettle in the bottom tiers (D/F). OXO Brew Gooseneck Kettle: A documented common failure point in the base per r/pourover, plus limited availability. A design win with a reliability hole in it. Buy the OXO Adjustable or Cosori gooseneck.
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