Large electric kettle 1.5 to 1.7 l
We picked the best product across 4 price ranges.
The four choices cover distinct priorities. The Amazon Basics F-625C keeps things simple with fast boiling and a visible glass body. The Cosori CO117-DK adds selectable temperatures and keep-warm convenience. The Cuisinart CPK-17P1 brings broader tea-focused controls, while the Smeg KLF04PBUS pairs temperature control with a stronger design focus. Moving up the range mainly buys more control, handling details, and design—not a guarantee of longer service life.
Budget
⭐ 4.6
We chose the Amazon Basics F-625C as our Budget pick after comparing the family finalists. It was the best-established of them, with stronger buyer evidence than the other finalists, while the similarly placed alternatives were supported by far fewer buyers. The F-625C also stayed within the Budget range over the last three months. Buyers particularly value its fast heating, attractive glass-and-steel look, quiet operation, and automatic shut-off.
Performance
⭐ 4.3
The Cosori CO117-DK is our Performance choice because it combines the qualities buyers notice most in daily use: rapid heating, useful temperature control, a keep-warm function and a design they are happy to leave on the counter. It fits tea drinkers and coffee makers who want more control than a basic on-off kettle, while its 1.7-litre size also works for several cups or cooking water. Buyers describe it as easy to clean and say the automatic shut-off works well. The important reservation is durability: some buyers report failures after months of use, broken glass or a filter that did not last. Those reports are from some buyers, not the overall consensus, but they matter if long service life is your first priority.
High-End
⭐ 4.4
The Cuisinart CPK-17P1 is our High-End choice for tea drinkers who want more control than a basic boil-and-pour kettle provides. The choice rests on a useful combination: buyers praise the temperature settings and keep-warm function, while Oolong Owl and Reviewed found the controls easy to use and Shouldit reported fast heating with a broad set of presets. It also suits coffee drinkers and anyone who wants hot water waiting rather than having to start another cycle.
The reservation is reliability over time. Some buyers report leaks, rust at the base or failures after months or years of use. The published reviews add practical limits: Oolong Owl found the lid somewhat narrow for cleaning and advised respecting the minimum water level; its water gauge can also be hard to read. Precise temperature control is not absolute: the published testing summary reports slight overshoots on delicate-tea settings.
Luxury
⭐ 4.5
The Smeg KLF04PBUS is the luxury choice for someone who wants more control than a basic kettle provides and is willing to pay for a more design-led appliance. Amazon buyers repeatedly praise its quality, appearance, speed, and temperature control. In the Trusted Reviews test of the KLF04 range, the temperature setting was accurate to about 2°C, the kettle was relatively quiet, and the keep-warm function worked for 20 minutes. Those are meaningful advantages for tea drinkers who prepare different types of tea or want water held briefly at a chosen temperature. The case is not unreservedly positive. Buyers report coating damage, peeling paint, and rust after less than two years, and several consider the price difficult to justify. Trusted Reviews also found the empty kettle heavy and said the completion signal can sound harsh unless silent mode is enabled.
Large electric kettles: what you gain as you move up
Budget is the straightforward choice. The Amazon Basics F-625C is aimed at one or two people who want quick boiling, a clear glass body and automatic shut-off without temperature programming. Buyers praise its fast heating, quiet operation and glass-and-steel appearance. Some buyers report leaks, steam escaping, overheating or overflow, and some find the capacity smaller than expected. Those reports make it better suited to smaller servings than to a household that regularly boils a full kettle.
Performance adds control without moving to the family's design-led options. The Cosori CO117-DK lets tea drinkers and coffee makers select different temperatures, and buyers also value its rapid heating, keep-warm function, easy cleaning and counter-friendly glass design. It works for several cups or cooking water. The trade-off is reported durability: some buyers describe failures after months, broken glass or a filter that did not last. Choose it when temperature selection matters more than the strongest long-term reliability record.
High-End is the stronger fit for people who use several tea temperatures. The Cuisinart CPK-17P1 combines presets, simple controls and a 30-minute keep-warm function. Buyers praise the settings and keep-warm feature. Oolong Owl and Reviewed found the controls easy to use, while Shouldit reported fast heating and a broad set of presets. The published reviews also identify practical limits: the lid can be narrow to clean, the water gauge can be hard to read, the minimum water level matters, and delicate-tea settings may overshoot slightly. Some buyers report leaks, rust at the base or failure after months or years.
Luxury puts more weight on appearance as well as temperature control. The Smeg KLF04PBUS is for tea drinkers who want selectable temperatures, retro design and brief keep-warm holding. Buyers repeatedly praise its quality, appearance, speed and temperature control. In Trusted Reviews' test of the KLF04 range, temperature was accurate to about 2°C, the kettle was relatively quiet, and keep-warm worked for 20 minutes. The costs of that step up are practical: Trusted Reviews found the empty kettle heavy and the completion sound potentially strident, while buyers report coating damage, peeling paint and rust in less than two years. Some buyers also question the value.
Which range fits your use?
The main difference between the four choices| Range | Best suited to | What the step up brings | Main trade-off |
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| Budget | One or two people wanting simple, fast boiling | Glass visibility and automatic shut-off | Reported leaks, overflow and capacity concerns from some buyers |
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| Performance | Tea, pour-over coffee and instant coffee at different temperatures | Selectable temperatures and keep-warm convenience | Some buyer reports of failures, broken glass or filter damage |
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| High-End | Tea drinkers using several brewing temperatures | More presets, simple controls and longer keep-warm holding | Reported leaks and long-term failures, plus handling limits found in published reviews |
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| Luxury | Tea drinkers who also care about retro design | Temperature control with tested accuracy and brief keep-warm holding | Reported finish damage and rust; greater weight and a potentially harsh signal |
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