Amazon Basics Electric Stainless Steel Kettle for Tea and Coffee, BPA-Free, Fast Boiling, Auto Shut-Off, 1 Liter, 1500W, Black and Silver

I bought an electric kettle on Amazon a while back, a 1.7 liter size, that didn't work out for us. We have a small kitchen and it was too wide to fit the storage spot where we were planning to keep it when it not in use. It went back to Amazon. So, I went hunting for a one-liter kettle last week that would fit. Amazon had a handful of options, but I thought this stainless steel version would probably be our best bet. (They also have a glass-side version of this kettle. It's pretty, but I didn't think glass was a good idea for us.) We're very pleased with it. This kettle literally fits the spot, which is about 6" wide, 8" deep and 8+ inches tall, and it has everything we were looking for: It is fairly sturdy, sits on an included base unit that plugs into a nearby outlet, has a simple on/off switch that you push down to start heating the kettle, turns itself off with an audible click when it comes to a full, rolling boil, and the kettle handle stays cool, so it's easy to pour into a coffee or tea cup. Looks nice, too! It takes about two minutes to boil 10 ounces of water for the coffee cup I make tea in, the same amount of time my microwave takes, a bit more than two minutes to heat half a liter, but it is slower than boiling a liter of water on our induction cooktop. This kettle takes 4-1/2 minutes to boil a full liter of water, where our (Frigidaire Gallery) induction range does the job in 3-1/2 minutes. The thing about the boiling water in a saucepan is it's not as easy to pour . . . and every stovetop kettle I looked is bigger than that 1.7 liter kettle I sent back to Amazon. So, Yay! Nice kettle. I think it's time for a nice cup of tea. PROS: * Looks sharp, boils water. * Simple to operate. * Viewing window lets you see how much water you've put in it. * A push button and hinge on the top of the handle pops the top of the kettle open so you can fill it. * Sits on a power base that stays put when you pick the kettle up to fill or pour it. (Older kettles you had to unplug the cord.) *The kettle handle stays cool, as does the bottom of the kettle if you want to set it down at the breakfast table. * Smaller footprint than other kettles I looked at. So, if you are tight on kitchen storage space, this might be exactly what you're looking for. * $25. CONS: * None I could come up with.

Update: July 2026 I bought this electric kettle in 2020, and it looks like the only difference in the current model is the color of the plastic water level window. Mine doesn't have a blue tint to it and never did, but the rest looks to be exactly the same. I still rave about this thing to anyone who will listen. There is nothing else I own that I think will last me the rest of my life, except for this kettle. It is still in perfect, day-one condition and requires almost zero upkeep. I do only pour filtered water into it, so I only have to take a thing of steel wool to the inside of it for about 10 seconds once every 9 months or so. I don't treat it delicately, I don't polish it when company comes over. Still, nothing jostles or rattles, nothing is loose, not even a little bit. It's the kind of solid build quality that makes you wonder why they aren't all like this. It's no frills and does one job, and it does that job perfectly and has done so dependably multiple times a day, every single day, for 6 years. If my house burns down I'm grabbing this kettle and my family can fend for themselves. Things you wouldn't expect to like about this thing: 1. Putting it back on the base feels and sounds exactly like hanging up the house phone back in the 90s. 2. The kettle can be tossed on the base any which way and can be freely rotated. There's nothing that has to line up, you don't have to place it on the thing *just. so.* or anything like that. Perfect for groggy mornings (are there people who don't have groggy mornings?) 3. The only sound it makes when the water is ready is a nice, satisfying deep *flick* of the start switch snapping back up to the off position. No beeps. No chimes. No dings. No ridiculous blue or red LED indicator lights. Just the soft amber glow of the on/off switch. They don't make stuff like this anymore and they haven't for decades. It's so refreshing. 4. The sound of the water coming to a boil, with its crescendo ending with a flick of the off switch is as comforting to me as morning songbirds. 5. It's effortless to turn on, you simply press down on the switch. It's not a button, it's not a touch screen, it's not a skinny little metal stick. It's a flat, thumb-sized plastic "tongue" that I have pressed literally thousands of times. Again, nothing is loose or cheap feeling. Whoever designed this thing should be in charge of designing every new appliance. 6. It doesn't require a freaking app to use it. It doesn't have bluetooth. It doesn't have a secret microphone. It doesn't require a subscription. It's twenty bucks and will outlive you. This likely won't be my last update to this review. It's been a true companion all these years, and I hope by writing this review that the butterfly effect will cause more things to be made like this in the future. * * * Update: February 2024 I'm nearing five years with this bad boy and it's as good as day one. I have not been gentle with it over the past nearly half-decade, and have used it to boil water 4-5 times a day, everyday, and there are zero signs of wear. Nothing has come loose, nothing jostles or rattles, it is still totally solid and has many more years left in it. Very happy with this purchase still to this day. Original review: It really bums me out that all of the featured reviews on this kettle are the obvious rare outliers, because this is by far my favorite purchase of the last decade. I’ve had it for only 1.5 years, but I use it 5-6 times a day for tea, oatmeal, mac and cheese, and if a recipe calls for boiling water I use this kettle and transfer it to a pot because it heats so quickly. It’s in constant use, and I have FULL confidence that this kettle with last me the rest of my life. It is one of those rare instances where the price tag does not in any way match the value of this thing (and I think I paid even less, it was maybe $20 when I bought it). This feels like a Sunbeam product from the 80s, the kind of sturdy, hardy product that doesn’t require a delicate touch to keep it from falling apart, and I’ll be able to give it to my kids one day. And what more, this is the best looking water boiler that money can buy, and it would look great on any counter. There is not one product in any category from the last 25 years that I have had only positive things to say about, except for this. There is nothing on the cons list- this kettle is the real deal.

It heats water almost instantaneously. My husband and I are very happy with this purchase.

Wow!! This is the best tea/coffee heating kettle I have ever bought in my like and I’m 65 and absolutely love to make tea, coffee, Matcha Latte, Vanilla Latte, etc. This is the BEST and fastest kettle ever and I love it! It heats up so fast and efficiently and the water is really hot. I don’t even have to wait for it to reach automatic shut off as once I hear it boiling I just shut it off myself and I’m making some awesome tea, coffee or latte. And I’ve also noticed that my tea or coffee stays hotter longer in my cup and actually tastes better! I’m telling you my beverages taste better with this kettle because the water is heated up efficiently. It’s fast. It takes like five minutes or less to heat up! I don’t even use my stove top kettle anymore. This product is awesome!!

Boils water fast and efficiently, although I kind of dont like the plastic see through bit when it has the boiling water. The sizing is also good for like 3 cups of water before I have to reboil. It is a bit loud though.

Absolutely fantastic!! It heats within 3 minutes to a full, rolling boil! Easy to clean, small and attractive. Super handy and I love it. It seems sturdy and it has a window so you can see the water level. I had a very old Hot Shot that was rusting out. I needed something new and they don't make Hot Shots anymore so I took a chance on this. So glad I did. I love it.

This a great Electric Kettle. Well made and easy to use. Also very inexpensive, compared to other Kettles. I highly recommend purchasing this Product !

Love how fast this heats up water and it keeps it warm for another cup! Very efficient and does not take up much space on the counter. Pours nicely and the auto shut off is great when I get busy and forget to come back to use.

I use it all the time!! I This compact and stylish kettle is perfect for my dorm room, allowing me to make hot beverages or soups quickly and easily. The 1-liter capacity is perfect for a single serving, and the kettle heats up the water in just a few minutes.It's lightweight and doesn't take up much space, making it convenient for small living spaces. It's straightforward to operate, even for those who are not tech-savvy. I can simply fill it up, turn it on, and wait for the water to boil. It's hassle-free and efficient. As a forgetful student, I often worry about leaving appliances on accidentally. With this kettle, I don't have to worry about that anymore. It turns off automatically once the water has boiled.

La tengo desde el 12 de Marzo del 2025 La verdad está super chida, es pequeña (como de un litro de capacidad) pero está muy bonita, esuy útil, y está maciza, leí reseñas donde se manchaba o se ensuciaba/oxidaba, a mí no se me ha oxidado, pero se me ha manchado ¿Por qué se mancha? Seguramente es por el sarro/calcio que hay en el agua de grifo, pero se quita, le pasas el dedo o le tallas suavecito y se quita, mi novio tenía una de la marca oster, y se me hacía un producto novedoso (sobre todo porque me hago muchos té, sopas instantáneas, café, etc), la verdad calienta el agua super rápido, en cuestión de minutos, y se apaga automáticamente Yo aveces cuando quiero que hierva más de la cuenta, le mantengo presionado el botón (no sugiero que hagan eso, porque no le das el uso correcto que indica el fabricante y porque te puede caer vapor caliente), pero sí sigue calentando. Estamos a Mayo 2025 y me sigue funcionando, denle like para seguir actualizando la reseña, si tengo algún problema con el producto lo añadiré aquí. Pd. La última foto es lo de las manchas, sí se quitan, no hay que alarmarse

Solo tengo unos días de haberlo recibido, pero es buenísimo. Calienta medio litro en menos de 2 minutos y se apaga solito de inmediato. Espero me dure bastante y volveré aquí dentro de 6 meses para actualizar mi reseña! El único contra que le veo x el momento es que el cable es suuuuper corto, como 15 cms. UPDATE 6 Meses: El cable no es corto jaja solo estaba enrollado/escondido debajo de la base. Funciona sin problemas, aunque estoy un poco paranoico con que genere oxido x dentro así que la dejo secando después de cada uso. Por el precio no tengo ninguna queja, pagué $505

This is a fantastic, no-frills electric kettle if you need a compact model for a small kitchen, dorm room, or office desk. After two weeks of daily testing, here is a detailed breakdown of how it actually performs. The Speed (Boil Time): Filled exactly to the 1-Litre MAX line, it takes approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds to reach a full rolling boil. If you are just heating enough water for a single mug of tea (around 300ml), it takes just under 90 seconds. One Minor Critique:The power cord is relatively short (around 2.5 feet / 75 cm). You will need to place it quite close to an electrical outlet.

La verdad que es un producto muy bueno calienta el agua de volada