Best Electric Kettles From $24 That'll Make You Rethink Using Water Dispensers — From Gooseneck Kettles To Portable Kettles For Travel

Best Kettles For Everyday Use

Best smart kettle: Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle Pro White ($54.90)
Xiaomi designed its app-controllable smart kettle for those who love to start their mornings with a glass of warm water the moment they wake up in mind. In addition to controlling its operation from your mobile phone, the kettle holds 1.5 litres of water that comes to a boil in five minutes. It can also maintain the temperature for up to 12 hours, with an OLED display on the handle. Otherwise, the interior is made of 304 stainless steel, while the lid has a two-stage shock absorber that prevents hot water from splashing out during opening. Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle Pro White ($54.90)

Best affordable kettle: Arden 1.8L Stainless Steel Electric Kettle ($23.90)

There is no need to spend top dollar on a kettle with basic functions. The Arden model checks the box for its accessible price point and large 1.8-litre capacity. Made with food-grade 304 stainless steel, the kettle promises to boil water in just five minutes, while the double-wall insulation keeps the outside cool and the water warm. There are also anti-steam splash and anti-scald features too. Arden 1.8L Stainless Steel Electric Kettle ($23.90)

Best aesthetic kettle: Smeg KLF03BLUK Electric Kettle ($245)
A Smeg kettle is a must-have if you want to create the perfect Pinterest kitchen. It is especially known for its futuristic yet somewhat retro-looking designs and silhouettes. Available in many colours, the kettle has a capacity of 1.7 litres, a soft-open lid to ensure condensation flows back into the kettle, and a removable limescale filter. The raised, non-slip feet also make the base easy to clean. Smeg KLF03BLUK Electric Kettle ($245)

Best quiet kettle: Russell Hobbs 20460 Quiet Boil Kettle ($112.24)
The Russell Hobbs kettle has been built with quiet boil technology. This technology uses a special coating on the base plate to diffuse and break up bubbles into smaller, quieter sizes. As such, this kettle is great for those living in tight quarters who don’t want to wake up the baby or living companions. The kettle also stores up to 1.7 litres of water and has a removable, washable mesh limescale filter in the spout. Russell Hobbs 20460 Quiet Boil Kettle ($112.24)

Best Kettles For Making Tea and Coffee 

Best variable heat control kettle: Tefal Digital Display Kettle 1.7L KO8508 ($93)
Using the digital screen, the 1.7-litre Tefal kettle lets you heat water to five temperature settings — 40, 70, 80, 90, and 100 degrees Celsius — while keeping track of its progress. There is also a 30-minute keep warm function to hold the desired temperature for longer. Meanwhile, the exterior is kept cool thanks to the safe-touch heat-blocking shell. The only downside of the kettle, however, is that you can’t discern how much water is left inside without opening it. Tefal Digital Display Kettle 1.7L KO8508 ($93)

Best gooseneck kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle 0.9L Matte White ($285)

Of course, you can use the Fellow kettle to brew your morning joe in a French press or boil water simply. But you can elevate that by using a gooseneck kettle, which is essential to dispense hot water with the right precision and flow rate to make the perfect cup of pour-over coffee. Storing up to 0.9 litres of water, the Fellow kettle also has the 60 Minute Hold Mode to maintain your desired temperature. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle 0.9L Matte White ($285)

Best kettle (or gift) for a tea lover: Vianté Luxury Tea Party Set with Automatic Tea Maker ($273)
A tea lover's dream come true, this tea party set includes a kettle, a ceramic tea pot and four tea cups and a wooden serving tray. The star of this show is the 1.5-litre automatic tea maker kettle, made with 304 stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and BPA-free plastic. It not only lets you steep your loose-leaf or bagged tea easily in the removable tea infuser, but also lets you control the temperature with the preprogrammed settings optimised for various types of tea. There is the 30-minute Keep Warm function too. Vianté Luxury Tea Party Set with Automatic Tea Maker ($273)

Best Portable Kettles 

Best portable kettle for travel: Homgen Portable Travel Kettle ($46.52)
Shaped like a portable water bottle with a travel storage bag, the Homgen kettle is perfect for those travelling to cold countries or parents who need warm water to make milk for their babies. At 410 g, the kettle is lightweight and has a capacity for 0.9 litres of water. It also has six adjustable temperature levels — 45, 55, 70, 80, 90, and 100 degrees Celsius — and can keep warm for five hours. Those who avoid plastic can also rest assured that the interior is made of 316 stainless steel. Homgen Portable Travel Kettle ($46.52)

Best lightweight foldable kettle: Brentwood KT-1508W 0.8 Liter Collapsible Travel Kettle ($49.63) 
This Brentwood collapsible travel kettle would fit even if you just have carry-on luggage. The no-frills kettle has a capacity of 0.8 litres of water and has dual voltage capabilities so that you can use it anywhere in the world. The product only weighs around 600g too. Brentwood KT-1508W 0.8 Liter Collapsible Travel Kettle ($49.63) 

Best alternative travel kettle: Zoomland Instant Hot Water Dispenser ($89.99)
Don’t want to fuss with kettles at all? Then, use Zoomland’s instant hot water dispenser instead. To use the machine, attach a water bottle, press a button, and instantly obtain hot water. Water from larger bottles can be obtained by using a siphoning tube. There are five temperature settings — room, 40, 60, 80 degrees Celsius, and boiling. Zoomland Instant Hot Water Dispenser ($89.99)