The Best Kettles In Test 2020: Which One Should I Buy?

2023 Author: Sheila Hailey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 15:18

placement	model	price	offer
The cheapest:	Philips HD4646 / 20	approx. 22 euros	To Amazon
Best equipment:	Bosch TWK8613P Styline	about 55 euros	To Amazon
Smart kettle:	Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle	about 40 euros	To Amazon

The cheapest kettle: Philips HD4646 / 20

Philips HD4646 / 20 series kettle (1.5 liters, 2400 watts, anti-limescale), black

Now from € 22.41 at Amazon price can now be higher. Price from 27.07.2020 02:03 a.m.

Facts:

• Price: around 22 euros at Amazon
• Material: Plastic
• Power: 2,400 watts
• Capacity: 1.5 liters
• BPA free: Yes

Particularities:

• Interchangeable filter in the pouring spout
• Water level indicator on both sides
• Flat heating element
• Round connection station
• Dry-run protection

GIGA thinks:

The Philips HD4646 / 20 is particularly suitable for everyone who is looking for a very simple kettle and wants to spend as little money as possible. It's not for nothing that you can find him on many leaderboards (e.g. Amazon). For about 22 euros you can get a device with a good capacity of 1.5 liters that fulfills the basic function. In Computer Bild's kettle test, this model was also convincing with a grade of 2.5 (good).

The "dry-run protection" prevents switching on if there is too little water in the container. The exchangeable lime retention filter in the pouring spout and the easy cleaning of the heating element are also positive. Many even cheaper devices use an exposed heating coil, which makes cleaning difficult. If you don't mind the choice of materials (BPA-free plastic) and don't need any additional functions, you will find a very inexpensive kettle here.

Philips HD4646 / 20 on Amazon

The kettle with the best equipment: Bosch TWK8613P Styline

Bosch TWK8613P Styline kettle (2400 W, capacity 1.5 L) black

Now from € 57.51 at Amazon price can now be higher. Price from 27.07.2020 00:16 a.m.

Facts:

• Price: around 55 euros at Amazon
• Material: plastic, stainless steel
• Power: 2,400 watts
• Capacity: 1.5 liters

Particularities:

• Interchangeable filter in the pouring spout
• Water level indicator
• Flat heating element
• Round connection station
• Adjustable temperature
• Beep when switching on and off
• Keep warm function
• Automatic security functions

GIGA thinks:

The Bosch series "TWK861 Styline" offers many functions for around 55 euros. In the Computer Bild test, the Bosch kettle was even awarded the test with a grade of 1.2 (very good). The water can not only be brought to a boil, but can be heated to a certain temperature in four stages. You have the choice between 70, 80, 90 and 100 degrees. With the "KeepWarm" function, the water also stays at the respective temperature for up to 30 minutes. To prevent overheating accidents and damage, the Bosch kettle switches off as soon as the selected temperature is reached, it is removed from the base or a certain amount has not been maintained. A removable retention filter is also available in this model.

In addition to great popularity among users (see Idealo *) and a recommendation from Computer Bild and Stiftung Warentest (edition 01/2013), the TWK8613P also won the "Red Dot Design Award 2011". The kettle is ideal for you if you are looking for a device with a wide range of functions and you do not mind the large base plate.

Bosch TWK8613P Styline at Amazon

The best smart kettle: Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle

Mi Smart kettle, app control, 1.5 liters, white

Now from € 41.01 at Amazon price can now be higher. Price from 2020-27-07 00:06 a.m.

Facts:

• Price: around 39.90 euros at Amazon
• Material: plastic, stainless steel
• Power: 1,800 watts
• Capacity: 1.5 liters
• BPA free: Yes

Particularities:

• Flat heating element
• Round connection station
• Control via "Mi Home" app (English)
• Temperature selection
• Keep warm function
• Automatic security functions

GIGA thinks:

Xiaomi is primarily known for smartphones, but the product range goes far beyond the mobile communications market. The "Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle" is a smart kettle from the Chinese company that can be operated not only at the push of a button, but also via the "Mi Home" app. The two buttons on the handle allow water to boil or keep warm. To control the temperature, you use the app for Android or iOS smartphones. Not only can you choose the target temperature between 40 - 90 degrees, but you can also let the water cool down to a certain temperature if necessary. The keep warm function keeps the water warm for up to 12 hours. A water level indicator or a filter is not required with the Xiaomi stove. If you don't mind the English app and you always wanted to prepare coffee water from the sofa, you might like the Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle on Amazon

Buying a kettle: Interesting facts

As a rule, you cannot go wrong with the purchase of a kettle as long as you stay above a minimum price. Meanwhile, even kettles for around 20 to 25 euros offer sufficient equipment to safely fulfill the basic task of heating. Even cheaper models often have major limitations and are best avoided.

Choice of materials

Most manufacturers use plastic, stainless steel, glass or a combination of the materials for their models. Depending on the material, you should be careful if there is already boiling water in the container. Kettles that are mostly made of stainless steel or glass can get very hot. In the worst case, burns are the result. Depending on the manufacturer, additional plastic insulation is used or stainless steel elements are only used as decorations to avoid excessive heating of the outer walls.

Tip: You can also find the best coffee machines on GIGA.

Differences in the heating elements

There are two types of heating elements: a classic heating coil and a heating element that has been integrated into a flat base plate. The former is mainly used in very cheap kettles and should be avoided. The heating coil is very difficult to clean, so limescale quickly becomes an annoying burden.

How important is a limescale filter?

A limescale filter (or more precisely a “retention filter”) helps filter limescale and other deposits from the water by preventing them from getting through the sink. Anyone who is in a region with particularly hard drinking water will benefit from such an effort. Ideally, the limescale filter can be easily removed from the stove and cleaned or replaced so that it remains effective. In another article we will show you how you can decalcify a kettle with household remedies.