12 best kettles for your kitchen – Tried and tested by our team!

If you struggle to hear anything when your kettle is boiling, it's worth swapping to the Russell Hobbs Quiet Boil Kettle. Our Senior writer Becky Fuller tested this kettle and said that it is remarkably quiet. "Quiet as in I can hear people speaking in the kitchen while it's coming up to boil, which I never could; quiet as in I can't hear it in any other room in the house, whereas I could hear the old one when I was upstairs! I love it".

It's simple to use and "is easy to fill, with a push button to open the lid. When you put it on, the base lights up blue so you can tell it's on".

As for the boiling time, Becky notes that "it boils relatively quickly, though it's not a 'fast boil' kettle by any means". She also mentions that "it looks nice and although I do get irritated with fingerprints on chrome, it wipes clean easily".

Our tester, Yours.co.uk Editor Claire Tapley, has a lot of limescale where she lives so is glad that the Morphy Richards Signature Opulent Jug Kettle has a filter: "I live in a hard water area, so I’m used to constantly needing to descale my kettle. I’ve had this kettle for about 9 months now and it’s still limescale free!".

It runs on 3KW and has a rapid boil feature. Claire says, "I love how quickly it boils and it’s quiet too". However, she points out that "you have to be careful not to fully push the lid down as it’s easy to not press it down hard enough and then it can come off when you’re pouring hot water!"

Kitchen appliances keep on getting smarter, and with the Swan Alexa Smart Kettle, you can set it to work simply by using your voice, even from another room, which is what our tester, Digital Writer Emily Gilbert loved. "Living in a three-story house, I was instantly drawn to the idea of being able to set this clever kettle to boil from my office on the top floor".

Create personalised commands and routines unique to you, such as turning the kettle on, changing the temperature of the water or asking Alexa to keep the water warm. "I found I used it most via the app on my phone but also used our Echo dot too", Emily shares.

You can also get notifications through the Alexa app "I was really impressed that the Alexa app lets me know when the water is running low and flags when I should descale it. Genius!"

It makes 8-10 cups, and you can select the temperature between 60°C, 85°C, 90°C or 100°C.

The KitchenAid Variable Temperature Kettle hits the sweet spot between control and simplicity. If you've ever burned delicate green tea or waited ages for boiling water to cool down for a hot chocolate, instant soup or hot water bottle, you'll understand the value of a kettle that lets you set the exact temperature you want, without the need to download an app.

I love the adjustable temperature slider; it gives the kettle a nice, tactile feel, you can choose between 7 temperatures (50° C and 100° C), and the bar lights up so you also have a visual reference of what temperature the water is currently at as it heats up. It lets out a chime noise (which is loud but brief) to let you know when it's started and finished boiling the water. Plus, I found it easy to remove and wash the limescale filter. My only minor qualm is with the push-button lid - it doesn’t always open up if kettle is still warm.

Read our full KitchenAid Variable Temperature Kettle review.

Tea lovers will enjoy being able to select the precise temperature that brings out the best flavour and aroma from specialist teas with the GASTROBACK Colour Vision Pro.

Its main selling point is that it lights up in a cycle of colours as the water heats up - the light changes from green (up to 40°C) to cyan (40-50°C), blue (50-60°C), violet (60-70°C), purple (70-80°C), and red (85-100°C). Our tester, Home & Gardens product writer Natalie Knowles said that the colour-changing "is a lovely visual touch, and you may not initially be aware of it because there is a very convincing sticker over each window. Remove the sticker to see the full light show"!

With the 'Keep Warm' function, the water temperature can be maintained for up to 30 minutes, which Natalie liked as you can "simply by pressing the 'Temperature' button to activate this setting and choose a temperature at which the water will stay". However, it does turn off after half an hour, but the display shows the water temperature to the exact degree during this time.

To fill the kettle, a subtle lever is built into the lid which needs to be pulled to open it. Natalie's partner commented that "the lid opening mechanism could cause burns for people with larger hands because he had to curl his fingers under the lid lever and his knuckles were directly in the steam coming from the spout".

This Russell Hobbs kettle with BRITA Filtration built-in is one of the best kettles for hard water areas and will ensure you get the best-tasting brew with zero limescale. The filter cartridge reduces limescale, metals, and chlorine, filtering your water slowly to remove impurities. Our tester, Home and Craft product writer Natalie Knowles, lives in a hard water area and said, "The filter works wonders to reduce limescale and chlorine and remove harmful elements like copper and lead from tap water, which made my drinks taste cleaner and purer.

It may take a little while to get used to how it works. "The BRITA filter itself was a new experience for me", says Natalie, "You need to submerge the filter in a bowl of water before inserting it into the kettle. However, after running two rounds of cold water through it, it's good to go!". The kettle also has a clever Brita timer on the lid, which shows four bars representing weeks. Each week, one bar disappears, so you're constantly reminded to replace the filter when needed.

It's only 1.1kg, which Natalie found easy to manoeuvre. "Right from the start, I was impressed with how lightweight the kettle was. Glass kettles can often be quite heavy, but this one is surprisingly manageable".

If you're after something a bit different from the usual kettle designs, the Laura Ashley China Rose Kettle offers a lovely and unique look. Made from stainless steel and featuring overheating protection, it's as practical as it is pretty. According to Carys Wigley, an SEO Content Strategist at Bauer Media, "the 360 swivel base makes it easy to access whether you are left or right-handed."
That said, she also mentioned that "the kettle can be quite difficult to hold, as there is no base to the handle, which means no support for your wrist." On the plus side, the kettle is very quiet while boiling—Carys noted it "is not distracting at all." Once it's done, "the lid tends to disperse heat quickly, so there are no burnt fingers if you need to add more water."

It boils a full 1.7L (around 7 cups) in about four minutes, making it ideal when preparing drinks for guests or enjoying a calm moment to yourself. As for the water gauge, Carys pointed out that "the water gauge has a handy feature that shows how many cups can be filled; however, it can be challenging to read as the handle tends to get in the way."

This ultra modern-looking kettle from PHILIPS has been created from 100 per cent Bio-based plastics, reducing its CO2 footprint during its production process by 25 per cent. Its 2200W power also ensures a powerful boil quickly, while its water level indicator helps you use the required amount of water needed, contributing to a more sustainable environment.

The handle is super-comfortable and makes the kettle very easy to lift. It's also quiet, it doesn't make an intrusive amount of noise when it's coming to the boil."

If you love having the latest bit of tech, are a new parent or have mobility issues, this smart kettle from WeeKett is perfect. Although it's a little pricey, it does everything you'd expect from a smart kettle. You can control its temperature and turn it on at certain times straight from your mobile phone. It even connects with Alexa and Google devices, so you can command your kettle turns on without even having to lift a finger.

Reviewers like the app access and one said that "having a newborn" means that "using that setting to boil and keep water at 70 degrees is brilliant".

This clever kettle from Breville saves you time and energy and will prevent you from constantly reboiling water. The water level indicator changes from white to red when the kettle reaches boiling, and it will stay red until the temperature falls below 80 degrees Celcius, so you'll know if the water is hot enough for another cuppa.

Customers like the idea of saving energy, "as it shows you when the water is still hot enough to drink without having to re-boil".

You don't have to spend a fortune on a decent working (and looking) kettle, as one of the best Russell Hobbs kettles proves. Not only does it look trendy with its honeycomb exterior, but it holds a decent amount of water, too, seamlessly pours water and even has rapid boil zone markers for when you need to make a super quick brew.

Customers call it a "really nice addition to the kitchen"; it's lightweight with a great-shaped pouring spout and is quick to boil.

Mini kettles are ideal for smaller households or for those struggling with mobility in their joints and need a lighter kettle. This one from Sage may be small, but it's mighty too. A powerful 2400w boils water in no time, and with its one-litre capacity, it can make up to four brews at a time - a good option if you're looking to be a little more eco-conscious too. This kettle also automatically turns off if there is no water in the kettle or once boiled to ensure extra safety.

"The Sage kettle is sturdy and excellent quality" reviewers write.