Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Temperature Control Electric Kettle, Water Boiler & Heater, Fast 1500 Watts, BPA Free, Cordless, Aut

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 5,286 ratings

Price: 44.22

Last update: 01-06-2025


About this item

6 TEMPERATURE PRESETS. The variable temperature electric kettle brings water up to the perfect temperatures to make green, white, oolong, black and delicate herbal teas and French press coffee. The kettle beeps when the selected temperature is reached.
HOLD WATER AT YOUR SELECTED TEMPERATURE. Press the keep warm button to maintain the desired temperature for as long as 30 minutes or until the electric tea kettle is removed from the base for serving.
DURABLE, BPA-FREE, FOOD-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR: The BPA-free stainless steel interior of this electric water kettle provides years of long-lasting performance, is easy to clean and has a MAX fill line for easy filling.
FAST BOIL WITH 1500 WATTS: Rapidly bring water to a boil so you can make yourself a quick cup of tea, hot cocoa or coffee without the long wait — perfect for hectic mornings or anytime you need hot water fast.
PEACE OF MIND WITH AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF AND BOIL-DRY PROTECTION: The automatic shutoff feature with boil-dry protection keeps the stainless steel electric kettle from scorching.

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Top reviews from the United States

Joseph Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely water for tea
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
I have two electric kettles -- I like this one. There are buttons you press for selecting different temperatures. I don't brew my tea with boiling water but instead usually at 180 degrees F. Press the temperature button then the start button (easy to forget that part, though), and 5 minutes later, hot water for my tea. Simple, but easy.
Diana Faillace Von Behren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Magic Hour Tea Lovers
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
I bought this product because I am tired of using my stove to heat up water for tea. The pot is portable and can be used anywhere, including my office where an electric outlet exists.

I enjoy different types of tea: black, green, white, herbal, etc, and the company Magic Hour from Ojai California is my new place to spend money. The tea selection is outstanding; the SKUs, neverending. There are goddess-themed teas, astrological sign-based teas, gemstone teas--how delightfully witchy can you get? Currently the tea blender is crafting a group of teas that reflect the archetypes of different Major Arcana tarot cards--a new one a month. The glass apothecary jars are works of art. The whole idea, fabulous--and intriguing--and my teapot on the stove just wasn't enough.

Enter this temperature controlled tea kettle. Plug in, press a tea-category button and then start and the pot does the rest, beeping pleasantly when the water is the temperature your tea prefers for perfect brewing.

I love it. The kettle is the perfect companion for those who make an art out of tea-drinking.

One caveat: the outside of the pot does get hot, so brushing up against it with a stray arm will burn. My trick is to refill the pot with another bottle of water to diffuse the heat. Perfect!

And, no, I do not work for Magic Hour Tea; I just find the product delicious and the perfect treat.
fr
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent kettle
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
Great kettle heats the water fast and keeps it warm for 30 minutes
Easy to clean and looks nice
Mme. Beau
1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS WATER KETTLE
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
This is my second Hamilton Beach water kettle ($60.) and it stopped working after 9 months. It has a one-year warranty in the USA but it is IMPOSSIBLE to get anyone to review your claim - it is all done via AI - which apparently can only handle what it is programmed to recognize. They keep requesting a "series number" from the bottom of my kettle - which is not there - I have sent them photos to show there is not a "series number" anywhere on the bottom of the kettle. I've called four different numbers listed for Hamilton Beach and it is all computer recordings. I looked at their website and saw that many people had the same exact issue - appliances that failed and they cannot get any response from Customer Service. Apparently they don't care about Customer Service - they wear you out interfacing with computers that cannot reason. It's sad - H. Bch used to be a good company. I will never purchase any of their products again.
FINALLY received an email from someone that sent an example of where to look for the numbers they requested - they are in the plastic and barely visible! (it is not on the silver label, but to the right of that - can you see it?) Apparently they will be sending a replacement kettle. I will see how long it lasts.
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Mme. Beau
1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS WATER KETTLE
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
This is my second Hamilton Beach water kettle ($60.) and it stopped working after 9 months. It has a one-year warranty in the USA but it is IMPOSSIBLE to get anyone to review your claim - it is all done via AI - which apparently can only handle what it is programmed to recognize. They keep requesting a "series number" from the bottom of my kettle - which is not there - I have sent them photos to show there is not a "series number" anywhere on the bottom of the kettle. I've called four different numbers listed for Hamilton Beach and it is all computer recordings. I looked at their website and saw that many people had the same exact issue - appliances that failed and they cannot get any response from Customer Service. Apparently they don't care about Customer Service - they wear you out interfacing with computers that cannot reason. It's sad - H. Bch used to be a good company. I will never purchase any of their products again.
FINALLY received an email from someone that sent an example of where to look for the numbers they requested - they are in the plastic and barely visible! (it is not on the silver label, but to the right of that - can you see it?) Apparently they will be sending a replacement kettle. I will see how long it lasts.
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Johnny
4.0 out of 5 stars Tea kettle speed test: Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020. Are they the same?
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
The Cuisinart CPK-17 adjustable temperature tea kettle ranks at the top of several reputable consumer tests. Yet it sure is expensive. When I read the almost identical Hamilton Beach 41020 was the same kettle for just over half the price I was excited. I always look for the highest quality appliances, but at the best price and greatest long term value, too.

I read these two kettles even came from the same factory and was confidently prepared to learn all was truly identical in performance, too. Read on to find out, but know there is a spoiler alert just below!

So are they the same? Of course they are, I smugly assumed. In testing . . . THEY ARE NOT!

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Design:
As you can see in the photos, they are almost identical but the HB is slightly taller. Note that the Cuisinart is slightly more streamlined in its design. It weighs just over an ounce more than the HB. The bases are slightly different and these tea kettles do not fit on the other brand's base. The HB has a slightly wider pop up lid. That may make it easier to fill for some but both models have ample filling room.

Cuisinart CPK-17 tea kettle vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Workmanship:
I was surprised. While the HB looks fine, it's stainless steel is machined a bit rougher. The workmanship feels cheaper. The Cuisinart is overall more solid. I would consider the HB workmanship perfectly acceptable if not directly comparing to the better built Cuisinart. The lids are actually quite different. The lighter HB lid plinks open and is a bit floppy. The Cuisinart lid has more weight and has a more solid hinge. It opens confidently, not as abrupt. However, the nearly identical fill window of the HB is actually more accurate, and shows cup markings as well as liters.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Temp choices and features:
Almost the same but there is a distinct difference between the two. Which holds the advantage depends on your drinking and pouring preferences. Both have a great feature that will allow you to hold the brewing temp for another 30 minutes. So, what is different between the two brands? For the Cuisinart, the keep warm feature is on by default, but easily turned off, either before or after brewing. For the HB, the default is off and the keep warm button must be pressed manually. I greatly prefer the default to be on. We love this as I may be awake first, have a cup of green tea brewed at the proper 175 degrees and then wait for my wife to join me. She can pour the next cup held at the same temp. However, it you never would desire a second cup, perhaps you might prefer the HB. Just keep in mind that with capacities of 1.7 liters, these two kettles welcome multiple pourings.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / All important performance tests:
As both are 1500 watts, I expected great speed and both delivered. For a full 1.7 liter pot (57 ounces), the Cuisinart shut off at the 212 degree boiling point in 6:59. The HP took 7:06. In real life, call it even. For 24 ounces, the Cuisinart finished in just 3:31 and for 16 ounces, it was done in only 2:32. The microwave and stovetop will not compare. The HB was again not far behind.

At the green tea setting of 175 degrees, the Cuisinart took just 2:22 for 24 ounces, and a terrific 1:40 for 16 ounces. The HB finished 24 ounces in 2:20, and for 16 ounces, just 1:37.

So, at this point you may be thinking NO BRAINER. Why not just buy the Hamilton Beach? What follows is why the HB is not truly the equal of the Cuisinart in performance:

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Temperature consistency:
When brewing to 212 degrees, both brands hit the boiling point at shut off. Yet, you will likely buy a better quality kettle like this for versatility in brewing at different temps, right? When using the 175 degree setting for green tea, as soon as the brewer stopped, I used a Thermapen instant read thermometer, and found the Cuisinart measured exactly 176 degrees. Terrific performance!

For the same test at the 175 degree setting, the HB was 186 degrees. If I want 186, I'll use the 185 setting! I repeated the test at different temps. The Cuisinart was right on every time. The HB was inaccurate and also its holding temps were also less reliable than the Cuisinart.

For some, this may not matter so the HB might be still be for you. However, if all you realistically need a kettle for is to boil for black tea, ramen, etc., I'd suggest a simple non adjustable kettle. Nice ones can be had in the $20 range.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Warranty and the long term:
HB may possibly have an advantage here. Even though the Cuisinart has an impressive three year warranty, I have read complaints from frustrated users that their customer service department is, er, "difficult." In fairness, we have had a Cuisinart coffee maker, waffle maker, and ice cream maker, including two refurbished models. We have never had a problem needing warranty service.

In reading other reviews, more complain about the HB breaking down quickly than with the Cuisinart. Several complain that for either brand the number markings can rub off in time, too.

So, my story does indeed have a surprise ending. When I began testing, I did not expect to be typing this:

Oh man. Hamilton Beach, you let me down! Minor workmanship issues aside, a temperature adjustable tea kettle should be accurate. In the end, I'd rather pay more for a kettle I hope to use for years that will faithfully and consistently reproduce the temperature at the setting I choose.

Pay more for the Cuisinart and you are likely to get a better kettle. A more expensive kettle that is more also more consistent potentially represents a better value over the long term.

Hope this has been of help so you can make the best choice of which kettle is best for you.
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Johnny
4.0 out of 5 stars Tea kettle speed test: Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020. Are they the same?
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
The Cuisinart CPK-17 adjustable temperature tea kettle ranks at the top of several reputable consumer tests. Yet it sure is expensive. When I read the almost identical Hamilton Beach 41020 was the same kettle for just over half the price I was excited. I always look for the highest quality appliances, but at the best price and greatest long term value, too.

I read these two kettles even came from the same factory and was confidently prepared to learn all was truly identical in performance, too. Read on to find out, but know there is a spoiler alert just below!

So are they the same? Of course they are, I smugly assumed. In testing . . . THEY ARE NOT!

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Design:
As you can see in the photos, they are almost identical but the HB is slightly taller. Note that the Cuisinart is slightly more streamlined in its design. It weighs just over an ounce more than the HB. The bases are slightly different and these tea kettles do not fit on the other brand's base. The HB has a slightly wider pop up lid. That may make it easier to fill for some but both models have ample filling room.

Cuisinart CPK-17 tea kettle vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Workmanship:
I was surprised. While the HB looks fine, it's stainless steel is machined a bit rougher. The workmanship feels cheaper. The Cuisinart is overall more solid. I would consider the HB workmanship perfectly acceptable if not directly comparing to the better built Cuisinart. The lids are actually quite different. The lighter HB lid plinks open and is a bit floppy. The Cuisinart lid has more weight and has a more solid hinge. It opens confidently, not as abrupt. However, the nearly identical fill window of the HB is actually more accurate, and shows cup markings as well as liters.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Temp choices and features:
Almost the same but there is a distinct difference between the two. Which holds the advantage depends on your drinking and pouring preferences. Both have a great feature that will allow you to hold the brewing temp for another 30 minutes. So, what is different between the two brands? For the Cuisinart, the keep warm feature is on by default, but easily turned off, either before or after brewing. For the HB, the default is off and the keep warm button must be pressed manually. I greatly prefer the default to be on. We love this as I may be awake first, have a cup of green tea brewed at the proper 175 degrees and then wait for my wife to join me. She can pour the next cup held at the same temp. However, it you never would desire a second cup, perhaps you might prefer the HB. Just keep in mind that with capacities of 1.7 liters, these two kettles welcome multiple pourings.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / All important performance tests:
As both are 1500 watts, I expected great speed and both delivered. For a full 1.7 liter pot (57 ounces), the Cuisinart shut off at the 212 degree boiling point in 6:59. The HP took 7:06. In real life, call it even. For 24 ounces, the Cuisinart finished in just 3:31 and for 16 ounces, it was done in only 2:32. The microwave and stovetop will not compare. The HB was again not far behind.

At the green tea setting of 175 degrees, the Cuisinart took just 2:22 for 24 ounces, and a terrific 1:40 for 16 ounces. The HB finished 24 ounces in 2:20, and for 16 ounces, just 1:37.

So, at this point you may be thinking NO BRAINER. Why not just buy the Hamilton Beach? What follows is why the HB is not truly the equal of the Cuisinart in performance:

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Temperature consistency:
When brewing to 212 degrees, both brands hit the boiling point at shut off. Yet, you will likely buy a better quality kettle like this for versatility in brewing at different temps, right? When using the 175 degree setting for green tea, as soon as the brewer stopped, I used a Thermapen instant read thermometer, and found the Cuisinart measured exactly 176 degrees. Terrific performance!

For the same test at the 175 degree setting, the HB was 186 degrees. If I want 186, I'll use the 185 setting! I repeated the test at different temps. The Cuisinart was right on every time. The HB was inaccurate and also its holding temps were also less reliable than the Cuisinart.

For some, this may not matter so the HB might be still be for you. However, if all you realistically need a kettle for is to boil for black tea, ramen, etc., I'd suggest a simple non adjustable kettle. Nice ones can be had in the $20 range.

Cuisinart CPK-17 vs. Hamilton Beach 41020 / Warranty and the long term:
HB may possibly have an advantage here. Even though the Cuisinart has an impressive three year warranty, I have read complaints from frustrated users that their customer service department is, er, "difficult." In fairness, we have had a Cuisinart coffee maker, waffle maker, and ice cream maker, including two refurbished models. We have never had a problem needing warranty service.

In reading other reviews, more complain about the HB breaking down quickly than with the Cuisinart. Several complain that for either brand the number markings can rub off in time, too.

So, my story does indeed have a surprise ending. When I began testing, I did not expect to be typing this:

Oh man. Hamilton Beach, you let me down! Minor workmanship issues aside, a temperature adjustable tea kettle should be accurate. In the end, I'd rather pay more for a kettle I hope to use for years that will faithfully and consistently reproduce the temperature at the setting I choose.

Pay more for the Cuisinart and you are likely to get a better kettle. A more expensive kettle that is more also more consistent potentially represents a better value over the long term.

Hope this has been of help so you can make the best choice of which kettle is best for you.
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Federico E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
Works well, it’s robust.
Caitlin M
5.0 out of 5 stars The tea is piping hot!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
The tea is *piping hot* in the break room, and so is the gossip, thanks to this *brew-some* electronic kettle! It boils water faster than our boss can say, “mandatory meeting,” keeping us all properly steeped and caffeinated. Now we’re spilling the tea *literally and figuratively,* and productivity has never been so *steamy*. If you want to keep your coworkers happy and your break room *tea-drama* going, this kettle is your cup of tea!

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