Hamilton Beach 40880 Electric Kettle
Hamilton Beach
5 minutes. Keep in mind that no variable temperature control, unsuitable for green tea or pour-over coffee.
- 1.7L stainless steel interior
- 1,500W element, boils 1 liter in about 3.5 minutes
- Cordless base
- Auto-shutoff and boil-dry protection
- No temperature presets, single boil function
Pros
- 11,200 ratings at 4.4 stars back a strong reliability record at a mainstream retail brand
- 1.7L capacity is larger than most budget gooseneck models, better for household use
- Simple single-function design means less to break over years of daily use
- Fast boil time matches premium kettles despite the much lower price
Cons
- No variable temperature control, unsuitable for green tea or pour-over coffee
- No keep-warm function
- Standard spout, not gooseneck, so pour control is imprecise for pour-over brewing
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