The 8 Best 1.7L Electric Kettles for Tea, Coffee and Cooking, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Stainless steel body plus selectable temperature, at a price that undercuts most rivals.

This Cosori holds 1.7 liters in a stainless steel body and adds temperature control. That feature is what separates a kettle you use for tea, coffee, oatmeal and baby formula water from one that only boils.

It ranks first because it joins steel construction to adjustable heat for a $50 to $100 price. Delicate teas are bitter when brewed with water straight off the boil, and temperature settings fix that without a thermometer. It sits above the COMFEE since steel does not break and does not show limescale as readily as glass. The tradeoff is that temperature controls add a base with electronics, so there is a bit more that can go wrong over the years.

Buy it if you drink green tea, French press or pour-over. Skip it if you only boil water for instant noodles.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Stainless steel

Control

Temperature settings

Price bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A glass gooseneck with six temperature presets for pour-over fans, at the $25 to $50 bracket.

The COMFEE has a 1.7 liter glass body, a gooseneck spout and six temperature presets. The narrow spout controls the stream, and the presets cover the typical range from delicate tea to near-boiling for coffee.

It ranks second because the gooseneck is an actual functional advantage for pour-over, where the stream rate shapes extraction. It sits below the Cosori since glass is more fragile and shows scale readily. Thus the tradeoff here is looks and pouring precision against durability. For 1.7 liters of capacity, a gooseneck is also slow when filling a large teapot because the narrow neck limits flow.

Choose it if you make pour-over coffee or like watching the water. Skip it if you pour into big pots or cook with the kettle.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Glass

Spout

Gooseneck

Presets

6 temperatures

Our verdict: A 1500W, 1.7L Cuisinart for people who want a known brand and fast heating.

The Cuisinart Electric Kettle is a 1500W, 1.7 liter model from the one of the most recognizable names in countertop appliances. The listing is sparse, but the wattage is the part that counts: 1500W is the practical ceiling on a standard 15-amp household circuit.

It ranks third because the price sits in the $100 to $200 bracket, the highest here, and you do not get temperature control or a gooseneck listed for that money. That is a poor value on paper compared with the Cosori. The tradeoff is the brand: replacement parts and customer support are easier to find, which matters if you plan to keep it for a decade.

Buy it if you prefer a name brand and plan to use the kettle daily. Skip it if you want to pay for features, not a logo.

Capacity

1.7 L

Power

1500 W

Brand

Cuisinart

Price bracket

$100 to $200

Our verdict: Plain stainless steel from a name brand, without the premium price of its sibling.

This 1.7 liter Cuisinart is stainless steel and priced in the $50 to $100 bracket. It is a straightforward boiler with no temperature controls listed, and its appeal is the metal body and the brand behind it.

It lands fourth because it delivers a durable body for half the price of the other Cuisinart, though it adds no controls for tea. The Cosori beats it on features, and the Hamilton Beach matches it on materials. The tradeoff is that steel kettles can get hot on the outside, so keep the handle and base in mind when you pour.

Choose it if you want a solid, no-frills steel kettle from a known name. Skip it if you want presets or a see-through body.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Stainless steel

Brand

Cuisinart

Price bracket

$50 to $100

Our verdict: A stainless steel 1.7 liter kettle in the middle of the price range.

The Hamilton Beach is a 1.7 liter stainless steel kettle sold at a mid-range price of $50 to $100. Nothing on the page points to presets or a special spout, so treat it as a straightforward boil-and-go kettle.

It ranks fifth because it competes directly with the steel Cuisinart and offers fewer headline features. Hamilton Beach is a long-standing budget-friendly maker, and that suits people who want an uncomplicated kettle. The tradeoff is that without a feature to separate it, the decision comes down to price and look, and the Amazon Basics steel kettle offers a similar build for less.

Buy it if it is on sale and you want steel. Skip it if you want temperature control or the lowest cost.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Stainless steel

Price bracket

$50 to $100

Style

Tea kettle

Our verdict: A 1500W steel kettle at the lowest price bracket, with nothing extra.

The Amazon Basics kettle is stainless steel with 1500W of power and 1.7 liters of capacity, priced under $25. That combination of wattage and material is the same as many costlier kettles.

It ranks sixth because it does the basic job at the lowest cost, while giving up features and the brand support of the others. The tradeoff is that budget kettles tend to economize on the lid hinge, the base contacts and the finishing, so inspect it when it arrives. It remains an easy recommendation for a dorm, an office or a second kettle.

Choose it if cost is the priority. Skip it if you want presets or long-term durability.

Capacity

1.7 L

Power

1500 W

Material

Stainless steel

Price bracket

Under $25

Our verdict: A dual-wall glass kettle that stays cooler on the outside, in the $25 to $50 bracket.

The Elite Gourmet is a 1.7 liter kettle with a glass build and dual-wall cool-touch construction. The double wall keeps the outer surface cooler than a single-wall glass kettle, which suits households with children.

It ranks seventh because the listing mentions no temperature control, and glass kettles in the same bracket, like the COMFEE, add presets and a gooseneck. The cool-touch idea is nice, but it is not a guarantee that the lid and spout stay cool. The tradeoff is looks and a safer outer wall against fewer features.

Buy it if you have kids in the kitchen and like seeing the water. Skip it if you want temperature settings.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Glass

Wall

Dual-wall cool touch

Price bracket

$25 to $50

Our verdict: A 1.7 liter plastic-bodied Cosori in the $25 to $50 bracket, for people who want the brand cheaply.

This Cosori is a 1.7 liter kettle with a plastic body, priced in the $25 to $50 bracket. The material is the headline: plastic keeps weight and cost down but raises questions about odor and heat handling.

It ranks last because the steel and glass models above are better choices at this price, and the plastic body is the weakest part of the design. Plastic kettles can hold a faint smell when new, so boil and discard a batch or two before drinking. The tradeoff is weight and cost against material feel.

Choose it if you want the lightest kettle for the least money. Skip it if you avoid plastic in contact with hot water.

Capacity

1.7 L

Material

Plastic

Brand

Cosori

Price bracket

$25 to $50