Kettles review 2006

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  • Updated:6 Dec 2006
 

01.Introduction

Kettles

Test results for 10 kettles priced from $60 to $120

We scored them for:

  • Energy efficiency
  • Boiling time
  • Noise
  • Ease of use


Findings:
  • All the tested kettles are energy-efficient and boil water fairly quickly.
  • Good controls, easy-to read water level indicators, and being easy to fill and pour all help make a kettle easier to use.

Models tested

  • BRAUN AquaExpress WK210
  • BREVILLE Nova SK50
  • KAMBROOK Stainless Essentials KSK90
  • KRUPS TeaStyle FLB1 DW
  • MORPHY RICHARDS Reflect Glass 43125
  • RUSSELL HOBBS Montana 3070
  • SANYO U301
  • SHARK Sensor-Temp EP2110B
  • SUNBEAM Express KE7300B
  • TEFAL Vitesse BI7625

Please note: this information was current as of December 2006 but is still a useful guide to today's market. For more recent information, see our Kettles Review 2011.  

 
 

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