An electric cordless tea kettle has become a must-have kitchen appliance to boil water quickly for tea, coffee, or faster pasta. Cordless electric tea kettles are typically quicker, quieter, and safer than stovetop tea kettles due to their automatic shut-off and boil-dry protectors. That means you can walk away without risk while getting ready in the morning or multi-tasking later in the day.

In research and review of cordless electric tea kettles (there are so many choices), Team EC considered, among other things, how long it takes for kettles to come to a boil, settings for measurements, exact temperature, capacity, and functionality. Knowing that everyone is looking for something different, we have boiled all of our findings down to three recommendations—one in each of three categories.

Best Inexpensive

Ovente Glass Electric Kettle

This cordless tea kettle, Mary’s personal choice, combines style and durability with amazing value! It offers every convenience and safety feature required to boil water. 

• The reservoir is made of borosilicate glass, which will not crack under extreme temperature changes, as we could expect with regular glass. Borosilicate is the glass of choice for high-end restaurants and laboratories.
• BPA-free.
• 1100 watts.
• An LED light illuminates the kettle when it’s in use (looks cool!). The LED power switch automatically lights up the water reservoir when the kettle is in use.
• Turns off automatically once the water reaches a rolling boil. Added protection feature: Switches off the stainless steel concealed heating element when there is no water in the kettle.
• The lid opens slowly to control the steam release, avoiding any potential hot water splatter.
• This kettle is cordless when lifted from its 360-degree swivel base.
• Features an insulated bottom for easy transport, which means you’re not going to burn yourself moving the boiling kettle from the base to countertop or table. It has a non-slip, comfortable handle that promises a secure grip while staying cool to the touch. The cord neatly wraps around the base for convenient and organized storage.
• Boils up to 1.5 liters of water more quickly than a microwave and safer than a stovetop.
• Bonus: 7 color choices, including Valentine red❣️

Ovente Glass Electric Kettle

$23.99

Buy on Amazon

Best Mid-Range

Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle

This is an excellent kettle at a great price point. It is attractive, not stunning as a high-end option, but absolutely up to the task of heating water quickly and safely

• Boils water faster than a microwave and safer than using a stovetop kettle, perfect for college dorms, offices or kitchens of any size.
• A customer favorite, highly reviewed.
• Spacious 1.7 liter capacity;
• 1500-watts
• Reliable, extra features.
• Drip free spout keeps hands safe from hot water while you pour.
• Easy-to-view water level window ensures you measure the perfect amount of water.
• The kettle has a simple push-button lid to prevent spills.
• Auto shut-off keeps the electric kettle from boiling dry.
• Two color choices—yes, one is red!

Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle

$34.95

Buy on Amazon

Also at:
Walmart
Target

Best High-End

Cuisinart Cordless Kettle 

• This deluxe cordless kettle from Cuisinart is the best cordless kettle money can buy.
• 1500-watts of power,  stainless steel reservoir.
• 1.7 liter capacity.
• BPA-free.
• Sleep mode if the unit is not in use for 5 minutes.
• Boil dry protection.
• 6 preset heat settings for steeping tea at just the right temperature including blue LED indicator lights and a backlit water window.
• Features a large, smart menu of convenient features.
• Durable, easy to use, trustworthy
• Expensive, but for some may be well worth the investment.

Save $23.00

Electric Kettle by Cuisinart

$129.95 $106.95

Buy on Amazon

Also at:
Walmart
Target

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