Bodum Melior Gooseneck Electric Kettle
Top heating marks from The Spruce Eats and a six-year r/BuyItForLife ownership report give it the best owner longevity data of any gooseneck here.
Consolidated from 3 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 2 positive sources
- 1 mixed source
1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
CNET's own testing frames it as worth buying only 'if that's the only feature you need' - a gooseneck spout with no temperature control, no hold, and no precision. The Cosori and INTASTING goosenecks with full temperature control sit only marginally higher in price, outclassing it at its own game.
Flagged 10 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ The Spruce Eats' gooseneck testing gave it top marks for heating speed, serving hot water in around three minutes
- ✓ An r/BuyItForLife owner reports six years of service and counting with only a loose cork knob screw to show for it
- ✓ One of the cheapest gooseneck kettles available per CNET's testing
- ✗ No temperature control, no hold, no precision - just a gooseneck spout
- ✗ Outclassed by full-featured goosenecks that cost only marginally more
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 2 outlets wouldn't let us check their links. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
Evidence 2 articles and 1 community source
2 positive sources
1 mixed source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #14 of 18 on our electric kettles tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.
None of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it. No temperature control, no hold, no precision - just a gooseneck spout. Outclassed by full-featured goosenecks that cost only marginally more.
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