Whether it's cheap and basic or has all the bells and whistles, everyone needs a kettle. If you really take tea seriously, you might even look into a tea maker. They both boil water, but whether the extra features will enhance your water-boiling is a fair question – and the answer may surprise you.
Kettles and tea makers
Kettles and tea kettles
All kettles can boil water - but we also check them for noise levels, safety and extra features.
Review and compare
Best rated kettles
We test popular kettles in the CHOICE labs, including models from Breville, Russell Hobbs, DeLonghi, Sunbeam and more.
Buying guides
How to buy a great kettle for your kitchen
Some models do more than just boil water.
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