If you like the look of the Smeg KLF03 but want more flexibility, the Smeg KLF04 is the model for you. This model has the same quality looks but adds in variable temperature settings, with options for 50C, 60C, 70C, 80C, 90C, 95C and 100C.
There’s also a keep warm feature, which you can turn on before you boil the kettle. This uses more power by reboiling the kettle every few minutes for up to 20 minutes. Without this turned on, the kettle tended to lose temperature faster than other models that we’ve reviewed.
Boiling performance, at just under three minutes to get 1-litre of water to 100C, was a touch off the pace but not enough to put us off this model.
If you’ve got other Smeg kitchen equipment and want the flexibility of a multi-temperature kettle, this is the best choice.
Size: 27.5 x 17.1 x 22.6cm, Water capacity: 1.7l, Integrated filter: Yes, Multiple temperatures: Yes (50C, 60C, 70C, 80C, 90C, 95C, 100C)
Read our full Smeg KLF04 review
6. Morphy Richards 108010 Vetro Kettle
Fast boiling and great looking
If there are two things that you want from a kettle, they’re the abilities to boil quickly and keep water warm for a long time. The Morphy Richards 108010 Vetro Kettle does both easily. Managing 1-litre of water in just 2m 15s. Once boiled, we measured the water at 78C after 30-minutes, which is excellent.
When in use, the kettle lights up thanks to the integrated blue LEDs, which look fantastic. Comfortable to hold and easy to fill, the Morphy Richards 108010 Vetro Kettle gets all of the basics right and it’s well-priced, too.
Size: 253 x 222 x 154mm, Water capacity: 1.5-litres, Integrated filter: Yes, Multiple temperatures: No
7. Smarter iKettle 3.0
Turn your kettle on from your smartphone
If the thought of controlling your kettle through an app – or even through your voice – sounds appealing, the Smarter iKettle 3.0 could be the kettle for you. The latter voice skills are the big addition for the iKettle 3.0, which is in its third generation.
The kettle connects to your Wi-Fi and you’re then free to control it via its iOS or Android app, which will let you adjust the temperature to fit your beverage. It also features useful keep-warm functions as well as formula modes that can heat and then allow the water to cool to the perfect temperature for baby formula. Testing at 100ºC, the Smarter iKettle 3.0 took 2mins 52secs to boil 1-litre of water, making it the slowest kettle on test.
The iKettle 3.0 is a little heavy and there are some minor annoyances, such as there being no external indicator for how much water is inside. Otherwise, the iKettle 3.0 is one of the smartest kettles out there.
Size: 274 x 210 x 154mm, Water capacity: 1.8-litres, Integrated filter: Yes, Multiple temperatures: Yes (20C to 100C)
That was our pick of the best kettles. If you want to know more about choosing the right model, read on.
Kettle buying guide
Best Kettles – Which form factor should I buy?
Kettles come in two main types: jug style and traditional. Which you opt for will largely be down to preference and which looks best in your kitchen.
In both instances, ergonomics have a vital role to play. We tell you how comfortable each kettle is to hold, and if the handle offers a good grip. We also explain how easy each kettle is to pour.
All of the kettles reviewed here feature a stand on which the kettle sits for power. We explain how easy it is to drop the kettle onto its stand.
The ease with which you can open the lid and fill a kettle shouldn’t be overestimated. This is particularly true when refilling an already-hot kettle; there’s nothing worse than getting your hand caught in the steam. A kettle with a push-button flip-top lid is often a good choice, and makes refilling simpler.
Best Kettles – Can I buy a more efficient or a faster kettle?
Ignore anything you read about faster-boiling kettles. Converting electricity into heat is extremely easy, so all kettles will have similar efficiency figures. And since UK plugs house a maximum of a 13-amp fuse, the most energy a kettle can draw is 3kW.
The main differences are with regards to how quickly a kettle takes to boil, which is defined by two factors: power usage and the auto shut-off.
For power usage, kettles that draw more power will boil faster; lower-rated kettles will take longer to get your water to boiling point. However, the total power usage remains the same to heat water to boiling point. Really, then, the choice for power usage comes down to how quickly you want your boiling water.
The automatic shut-off has a part to play: the faster the kettle can recognise that it has hit the boiling point, the quicker it will shut off and stop using power. To that end, our reviews list how much power a kettle draws and the time taken to heat 1-litre of water.
There are two main ways to save electricity when using a kettle. First, only boil the amount of water you need. As such, a kettle that has a clear window and water scale makes it easier to fill to the level you need.
Secondly, stopping the kettle boiling sooner saves energy. Some kettles have adjustable temperature sensors for different jobs, although you can manually stop any kettle with a lower degree of accuracy.
For example, if you’re making coffee in a french press, the ideal water temperature is somewhere between 88ºC and 96ºC, depending on the blend and personal taste (remember, coffee boiled is coffee spoiled).
Best Kettles – Do I need a water filter?
Using filtered water, particularly in a hard water area, can help to reduce limescale build-up. Some kettles have integrated water filters, but using filtered water from a jug or filtering tap is just as good.
Most kettles will have an integrated limescale filter. This prevents limescale being poured into your drink, but it doesn’t prevent the build-up of limescale. This filter, along with the kettle, will need descaling to keep everything in tip-top condition. How often you do this will depend on the type of water in your area.
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