Here Are The Top 10 Best Stainless Steel Kettles 2018
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Stainless steel electric kettles remain a popular kitchen appliance even though plastic models provide an alternative that is lighter, cheaper, and easier to manufacture. Recent studies have shown the risk of chemical contamination when plastic comes into contact with hot water. This has led to some people preferring plastic-free and BPA-free kitchenware.
A big advantage of stainless steel kettles, over those made of plastic or glass, is that they do not discolor and do not retain the taste or odor of liquids heated in them. Because of its metal construction, a stainless steel electric kettle is inherently durable and is a breeze to clean. The polished (or sometimes brushed) exterior is a look that many people find attractive.
Browse through our list of the newest models of stainless steel kettles. Go for a carafe that does not feature a water level window if you prefer it to be plastic-free (but keep in mind that some water-level windows are made of BPA-free plastics), and double-walled so that it remains relatively cool to the touch even during operation.
The List:
Best Model 2018*
Alpha
Rank:
#1
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
High
* How do we know? Here is how we rank items...
Considering its aggregate rank of 90%, we conclude that the Hamilton Beach 41020 is currently Alphachooser's best stainless steel kettle 2018. Alphachooser also concludes that our sample of 54 reviews from our sources gives us a high confidence level (more on confidence levels) that prompts us to name it a "no-brainer best choice."
| Average rating: (90%) (54 reviews) | |
Second Best
Alpha
Rank:
#2
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
High
With its 4.5 stars computed from 83 reviews, we rank this Aicok model second best stainless steel kettle. * This choice (and the following members of this best stainless steel kettle models list), is based on a full analysis of hundreds of stainless steel kettle reviews from multiple sources.
Watts: 1500 watts
| Average rating: (88%) (83 reviews) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#3
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
Capacity (ounces): 57
Special: Keep warm function
| Average rating: (86%) (299 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#4
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
From the manufacturer: "Heats water up in 3 minutes"
| Average rating: (86%) (462 reviews over 3 sources) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#5
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
Capacity (liters): 0.8
Capacity (ounces): 27
| Average rating: (86%) (449 reviews) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#6
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
Why is a higher score ranking under a lower score?
Special: 120V, 60Hz, Stainless steel interior
| Average rating: (88%) (3919 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#7
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
Capacity (liters): 1.25
Capacity (ounces): 42.27
| Average rating: (88%) (540 reviews over 5 sources) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#8
Our
Score:
4
Confidence
Level:
Great
Watts: 2200 watts
| Average rating: (84%) (142 reviews over 3 sources) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#9
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
| Average rating: (86%) (676 reviews) | |
Also Good
Alpha
Rank:
#10
Our
Score:
4.5
Confidence
Level:
Great
| Average rating: (86%) (1385 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Capacity (liters): 1.7
Capacity (ounces): 57.48
Watts: 1200 watts
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Capacity (liters): 1
Capacity (ounces): 33.81
Watts: 1000 watts
| Average rating: (84%) (87 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (82%) (97 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (84%) (94 reviews) | |
Special: Digital Controls
| Average rating: (78%) (159 reviews) | |
Special: Strix Controls
| Average rating: (80%) (80 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (491 reviews over 3 sources) | |
| Average rating: (84%) (200 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Watts: 1300 watts
| Average rating: (66%) (12 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (82%) (1767 reviews) | |
Special: Removable stainless steel tea steeper, Tea steeper holder
| Average rating: (72%) (88 reviews over 3 sources) | |
Capacity (ounces): 60.86
Special: Infuser
| Average rating: (70%) (170 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (78%) (64 reviews) | |
Special: 90-second memory function
| Average rating: (82%) (732 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (251 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (365 reviews) | |
Capacity (liters): 1.75
Capacity (ounces): 59.17
| Average rating: (80%) (234 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Capacity (ounces): 50.72
| Average rating: (80%) (461 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Capacity (ounces): 58
Special: OneCup Turbo Function (boils one cup in 60 seconds)
| Average rating: (67%) (67 reviews over 2 sources) | |
From the manufacturer: "Well-crafted ergonomic design"
| Average rating: (80%) (77 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (83%) (93 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Special: 120V, 60Hz
| Average rating: (87%) (129 reviews over 3 sources) | |
| Average rating: (82%) (64 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (432 reviews) | |
Special: Strix thermostat, Analog temperature gauge
| Average rating: (82%) (108 reviews) | |
From the manufacturer: "--"
| Average rating: (86%) (1138 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (70%) (114 reviews) | |
Special: Plugged-in Award in "Excellence in Housewares Awards 2013", Interchangeable Panels (Blue, Green, and Pink color panels are available separately)
| Average rating: (85%) (375 reviews over 3 sources) | |
From the manufacturer: "Precision temperature control"
| Average rating: (86%) (72 reviews) | |
From the manufacturer: "Comfortable handle, Durable and stain-resistant body"
| Average rating: (72%) (730 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (85%) (1395 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (138 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (62%) (371 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (82%) (154 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (78%) (375 reviews) | |
Special: Pull-up lid
| Average rating: (81%) (3336 reviews over 3 sources) | |
Special: Soft-release lid
| Average rating: (85%) (159 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (90%) (305 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (78%) (92 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Capacity (ounces): 27.05
Special: AC120V 60Hz (US), AC220-240V 50Hz (Europe)
| Average rating: (85%) (215 reviews over 2 sources) | |
From the manufacturer: "Compact"
| Average rating: (76%) (777 reviews over 2 sources) | |
| Average rating: (84%) (676 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The KS96 is housed in stainless steel and available in three sober colors...
Watts: 1100 watts
| Average rating: (72%) (1286 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The Perfec Temp Cordless was designed with a one-touch control panel on its handle, ostensibly to allow one-hand operation...
Special: Internal memory feature allows kettle to be lifted off base for 2 minutes without shutting off, Keep-warm option maintains water temperature for 30 minutes
| Average rating: (80%) (4566 reviews over 5 sources) | |
The KEC121S is mostly made of a stainless-steel, put aside the base and handle...
| Average rating: (80%) (130 reviews) | |
The DK-17 Cordless has a minimalist stovetop-like design...
Special: One-touch Operation, BPA-free
| Average rating: (82%) (353 reviews over 3 sources) | |
The H20 PRO has a brushed stainless steel housing and controls placed on the handle...
Capacity (liters): 1.66
Capacity (ounces): 56
From the manufacturer: "Fast and quiet boil"
| Average rating: (85%) (61 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The 1-Liter Variable Temperature Digital Gooseneck has a gooseneck spout to facilitate precision pouring...
Special: 1-year Warranty, LED Has Count-up Timer For Manual Coffee Or Tea Steeping
| Average rating: (80%) (1904 reviews over 3 sources) | |
The 40996 has its own programmable alarm clock that can start boiling water at a specific time every morning.
| Average rating: (66%) (1258 reviews over 3 sources) | |
| Average rating: (80%) (448 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The M681 has a boil-dry protection feature which automatically shuts off the kettle if switched on without water.
From the manufacturer: "Eliminates mineral deposit build-up with its concealed heating element"
| Average rating: (80%) (1342 reviews over 3 sources) | |
| Average rating: (86%) (1459 reviews over 4 sources) | |
The 7-Cup Electric swears by its cup-a-minute boiling speed.
| Average rating: (70%) (27 reviews) | |
| Average rating: (82%) (1800 reviews over 2 sources) | |
Capacity (liters): 1.6
Capacity (ounces): 54.10
| Average rating: (76%) (15 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The 1.5L SS Cordless was designed with a 360-degree swivel base for easy handling...
| Average rating: (82%) (1520 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The AWK-115s H2O X-Press comes with a cleanable and removable decalcification spout filter..
| Average rating: (78%) (2433 reviews over 2 sources) | |
The BKE820XL has dual-water windows (one on each side) for easy water level monitoring...
| Average rating: (85%) (740 reviews over 3 sources) | |
| Average rating: (75%) (1206 reviews over 3 sources) | |
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