Base pick
Hamilton Beach 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle (40880)
Boils a big pot of water fast and switches itself off. Does nothing else.
Our take
A 1500-watt cordless kettle with a 1.7-liter capacity, a water window and automatic shut-off with boil-dry protection. There is no temperature control: it boils, then stops. For tea bags, instant coffee, oatmeal or a head start on pasta water, that is all a kettle needs to do. The warranty is one year, which is typical at this level.
Worth knowing
- No temperature setting. Green tea and pour-over coffee both prefer water below boiling.
- The large capacity suits families and pasta water.
- Descale it every month or two if your water is hard.
Where it fits
This is the base pick in Electric kettle: when temperature matters. Our verdict there: Save
Save unless you brew pour-over coffee or delicate tea. For everything else, boiling is the only setting you need.
The other pick: Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle.
Specs as stated by the maker, checked on October 30, 2026. Confirm them on the listing before buying.