But a sturdy stovetop kettle with zero electrical parts can also last a lifetime and therefore stay out of a landfill. With a streamlined body, the Breville IQ is unobtrusive on the counter, and the design is more ergonomic and intuitive than that of other kettles. In our tests, it boiled water just a little faster than the Cuisinart and consistently hit the desired temperature.
This kettle lacks the bells and whistles of our other picks—it doesn’t have preset temperature controls or a keep-warm setting—but it does have all the other features we look for in a decent kettle. Cuisinart Coffee Most importantly, perhaps, its handle is easy to hold, and the spout doesn’t drip when pouring. Cult-favorite kitchen brand Ninja has a line of coffee makers, including this multipurpose model.
A light comes on to let you know when the DCC-1100BK needs an internal cleaning. Our only gripe is that it can be difficult to fill the tank with water without splashing. It’s available in black or white, as well as in a smaller, 10-cup model.
It seems that across brands, a certain small percentage of kettles will just break within a year or two. Though anecdotally, the ones we’ve long-term tested have lasted years. Another standout feature of the Cuisinart CPK-17 is its limited three-year warranty, which is substantially better than what you get with all of the other models we tested in this price range. (Most come with only a year of coverage.) Considering that constantly boiling water can be rough on a gadget, having triple the warranty coverage of the rest of the pack is impressive.
And it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes, another energy saver. In case you’re wondering, I’d prioritize temperature adjustment features, and brew strengths customizability. And perhaps quality filters for an automatic coffee maker. I prefer a thermal Cuisinart Coffee carafe to a heating plate when it comes to keeping my coffee hot. There’s just less over-extraction overall since the coffee slowly cools even in an insulated carafe. The DGB 900BC is Cuisinart’s answer to a premium thermal grind and brew coffee machine.