The Best Electric Kettle for Speedier Mornings, According to Experts

For pour-over coffee, you can’t beat a gooseneck kettle—particularly the Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle.

According to Mark, “this model has such an elegant and nice pour”—ideal for next-level coffee.

However, this Cosori kettle doesn’t just pour perfectly and drip-free. It also has features that make it stand out from other kettles on the market; namely, this small appliance has multiple settings. You’ll find buttons on the base that will heat the water to just the right setting for various teas, coffee and a basic boil. For folks that are particular about their morning brews, this is game-changing.

This countertop kettle also beeps softly to indicate when the kettle is situated on the base properly, when switched on and when it reaches temp. When you’ve stepped away from the kitchen, these alerts are helpful.

Pros

What our Test Kitchen liked about this Cosori kettle:

• Beautiful pour
• Presets for coffee and various teas
• Keep-warm function
• Great price for all the features

Cons

Consider these factors before you buy:

• Smaller capacity (27 ounces)
• Small opening makes it harder to clean by hand (grab a dish brush for this one!)
• Water takes longer to reach a boil—about six minutes

Specs

• Capacity: 27 ounces
• Features: Five temperature presets, keep warm function, auto shut-off
• Price: $70

For a countertop kettle with all the bells and whistles, our Test Kitchen suggests Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle.

This stunning kettle—which comes in black, white, steel and copper colors—makes an elegant statement on the countertop.

Performance-wise, our testers couldn’t get enough of this small appliance and its features. This 32-ounce Fellow kettle allows you to select a precise temperature for heating—not just a boil or a preset. For tea fanatics that know all brews are different, this is a fabulous feature.

Once the water inside hits the desired temperature, you can configure the base to switch the heating element off immediately or hold the temp for up to 60 minutes. That extended time is perfect if you’re planning on making cup after cup of tea or coffee—no need to reheat.

Another feature that our team loved is the Brew Stopwatch. This serves as a timer for your coffee or tea so you don’t over- or under-brew.

Pros

What our Test Kitchen liked about this Fellow kettle:

• Custom temperature setting
• Hold temperature feature
• LED screen
• Pretty finishes including copper

Cons 

Consider these factors before you buy:

• Pricey for casual users

Specs

• Capacity: 32 ounces
• Features: Temperature setting, hold temperature setting, sleep mode, LED screen
• Price: $159

Are you nothing without that first cup of coffee in the morning? Then you’ll want a speedy electric kettle for your daily French press. Enter, the KitchenAid Electric Kettle.

This stunning countertop kettle heats 42 ounces of water to boiling in four minutes—that’s almost a minute faster than our next-best competitor.

Beyond the speed, this kettle just feels sturdy and made to last. According to Mark, “This kettle has quality, solid construction—you honestly cannot go wrong with KitchenAid.”

Another reason you can’t go wrong: This kettle is stunning to look at. The vintage style of this small appliance is just right for so many kitchens. And if the pale pistachio color isn’t for you, KitchenAid offers this kettle in several other colors (of course, it’s KitchenAid!); pick it up in a bright cherry red, burgundy, black or stainless steel.

Pros

What our Test Kitchen liked about this KitchenAid electric kettle:

• Comes in a handful of gorgeous colors to match other KitchenAid appliances
• Comfortable handle
• Boils water quickly
• Easy to clean

Cons

Consider these factors before you buy:

• Only basic features (auto-off)

Specs

• Capacity: 42 ounces
• Features: Auto shut-off once kettle boils, water filter
• Price: $89

While many electric kettles look stunning sitting on the countertop, their metal exteriors can be dangerous for little fingers. If you have kids at home (or are just accident-prone yourself), our Test Kitchen recommends the Breville Soft Top Tea Kettle.

Breville’s countertop kettle is made of BPA-free plastic, unlike many other kettles our pros tried. This means that the exterior of this small appliance doesn’t get scorching hot while boiling water. Sure, it gets warm, but nothing that will hurt any curious kitchen helpers. Another bonus: the lid clicks securely shut.

This high-capacity kettle also works fast. When tested, our pros found that this pot boiled seven cups of water in less than five minutes—that’s pretty speedy!

Our testers also liked how you could easily see into the kettle thanks to the clear lid and the transparent panels on the side. This made filling to an exact measurement simple and also helped our cooks catch a glimpse at how close the water was to boiling.

Pros

What our Test Kitchen liked about the Breville Soft Top Tea Kettle:

• High capacity—56 ounces
• Exterior doesn’t get hot
• Boils quickly
• Transparent top and sides make checking the water level and boil easy

Cons

Consider these factors before you buy:

• Not as pretty as other models

Specs

• Capacity: 56 ounces
• Features: Auto shut-off, window to easily see water level, plastic exterior that doesn’t overheat during use
• Price: $60