Where Steel Stops Inside the Best Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

1. Cosori Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, No Plastic Contact with Water, 1.7L, CEK-S152-VUS — Best Overall

The only listing that names the spout, the inner lid and the filter, and then goes on to the water level indicator.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the most specific water-path claim on the page. The title says “No Plastic Contact with Water”, and the first bullet backs it with parts: “stainless steel interior. Plastic-free—spout, inner lid, and filter all made of 304 stainless steel.” Those are the three places where plastic most often hides in a steel kettle. The spout is where water leaves. The filter sits in the spout to catch scale. The inner lid is the underside that steam and condensation hit on every boil. No other listing here names all three.

It also deals with the water window. Many steel kettles show the level through a clear strip in the side, and on most kettles that strip is plastic with water standing against it. Cosori takes it on directly: “Unlike typical plastic water level indicators, ours is completely plastic-free to prevent plastic odors.” The third bullet describes “Internal water level markings for precise filling”, which reads as markings inside the pot rather than a window. It is the only listing on the page that addresses the level indicator’s material at all.

What it leaves out is the electrical sheet. There is no wattage anywhere on the listing. There is no boil-dry claim, which every other kettle here except the temperature-control Cosori makes in some form. The shut-off is stated, and by brand: “Strix auto shut-off for long-term reliability”. Strix is a long-established maker of kettle controls, and three listings here name it. But a shut-off at the boil and a cut-out when the kettle is switched on empty are separate functions, and the listing only promises the first. If you are prone to switching on an empty kettle, ask Cosori.

It is a single-wall kettle, as far as the listing says. The fourth bullet claims “superior heat retention (compared to Cosori 171 Glass Kettle)”, a comparison with Cosori’s own glass model rather than with other steel kettles. Double-wall construction is not mentioned, so expect the outside of the pot to get hot. The blue LED “turns off when boiling is complete”, a small but useful signal.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #5,662 overall and #11 in Electric Kettles, the best rank of any kettle here that claims a plastic-free water path. The listing gives a 2.4 pound weight and a release date of 16 April 2026, so it is a new model. No warranty is stated. For a buyer whose question is what the water touches, this listing answers it more fully than any other on the page. The gaps are the wattage and boil-dry, not the steel.

Best for: A buyer whose first question is what the water touches, and who wants the spout, lid, filter and level indicator all covered in writing.

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2. Yoochu Electric Kettle, Double Wall 1.7L Stainless Steel Cool Touch, 1500W, BPA-Free, EK-170 — Best Value

Spout, lid and interior named as 304 steel, inside a double wall, with every safety feature stated.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This listing names the lid. “Full 304 Stainless Steel Construction: Every water-contact surface – including the spout, lid and interior – is crafted from food-grade 304 stainless steel.” It is one of three listings here that put the lid on the list, with the Cosori 1.7L and the Damsun. It does not mention a filter, and it says nothing about how the water level is shown, so those are the two parts to ask about. The phrase “Every water-contact surface” is meant to cover them, but naming them is the stronger form of the same claim.

It makes the plastic claim and the BPA claim together. The title says “BPA-Free”, and the bullet ends “Enjoy pure-tasting water for baby formula, with no plastic aftertaste or BPA concerns.” If every water-contact surface is steel, the BPA line adds nothing about the water path, since steel has no BPA in it. It may refer to plastic on the outside of the kettle, such as the handle or base. The listing does not say.

The double wall is the practical upgrade. “Cool Touch Kettle for Family Safety: Anti-Scald Design, the double-wall kettle insulation keeps water hot longer while the exterior stays cool.” A single-wall steel kettle conducts heat straight to its outer skin, so the body can get hot enough to burn. A double wall puts a gap between the water and the outside. The listing does not say what the outer wall is made of. The colour field says black, and the title says stainless steel.

The electrical sheet is complete. 1500W, a claim of “1.7L (8 cups) to a full 212°F boil” in six minutes, and a shut-off that “Automatically powers down when boiling or dry”, which covers both the boil and the empty-kettle cases. The capacity line conflicts with the Damsun’s identical sentence, which says “about 7 cups”. By our arithmetic, 1.7 litres is about 7.2 US cups, so the Damsun’s figure is nearer. The “15% less energy than standard kettles” claim comes with no basis on the listing.

Two fields do not add up. The weight field gives 0.9 pounds, which is too light for a double-wall 1.7 litre steel kettle, so we have left it out. The warranty field reads simply “1”, with no unit. Read it as unclear and ask the seller.

What to weigh. It is sold by Yoochu Store and ranks #22,305 overall and #38 in Electric Kettles, the best rank of the three listings that name the lid. Its copy matches the Damsun’s nearly line for line, which we set out below. Among the double-wall kettles it sits at the lower end of the price range, and it states more than most kettles here do.

Best for: A buyer who wants the lid named as steel and a double wall with boil-dry protection, without paying for presets.

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3. Cosori Stainless Steel Electric Kettle with Temperature Control, 1.7L, CEK-S153-VUS — Best Temperature Control

An all-metal interior and adjustable heat in 5°F steps, with no shut-off or boil-dry claim on the page.

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Why We Recommend It

The claim is blanket, and firm. “Plastic-Free Design: Made with 304 stainless steel material, the kettle features an all-metal interior while no plastic parts come in contact with the water.” It does not list parts the way its 1.7L sibling does, but “no plastic parts come in contact with the water” covers the spout, lid and filter by definition. If any of them were plastic, the sentence would be false. The level gauge is internal: “The internal water level indicator lets you fill the kettle precisely every time”.

It is the only kettle here with a full temperature dial. “1500W rapid heating with 5 one-touch presets—Boil, Black Tea, Oolong Tea, Green Tea, and Coffee—plus ±5°F adjustable temperature from 105°–212°F.” Green tea and pour-over coffee are usually made below the boil. The 105°F floor goes low enough for warming water for formula, though the listing does not suggest that use. The KEINVE has six presets but gives no figures. For a wider look at kettles chosen for this feature, see our kettle with temperature control guide.

The safety sheet is blank. The listing mentions neither auto shut-off nor boil-dry protection. A temperature-control kettle must cut power when it reaches the set point, or the presets would not work, so some form of switch-off is implied. But implied is not stated, and boil-dry protection is a separate feature. Eight of the other nine kettles here state it. If it matters to you, and on a kettle it should, confirm it with Cosori before buying.

Small conveniences are spelled out. “Switch between °F and °C, and turn alert sounds on or off with a long press.” The lid opens to two angles: “A smaller opening helps prevent splashes and a wide opening makes cleaning and refilling easy.” No keep-warm function is mentioned, which the KEINVE offers for 30 minutes. Double-wall construction is not stated either.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #31,045 overall and #51 in Electric Kettles. At 3.65 pounds listed, it is the heaviest kettle with a stated weight, probably because of the control base. It is also the most expensive kettle on the page by a wide margin. What that buys is the temperature range and presets; the water-path claim is no stronger than on the cheaper 1.7L Cosori, and it is less specific. No warranty is stated.

Best for: A tea or pour-over drinker who wants exact temperatures and an all-metal interior, and will confirm the safety cut-outs with Cosori.

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4. Cosori Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, Plastic-Free Interior, Double Wall, 1.5L, Black, CDK-SE151 — Best Double-Wall

Steel inside and out, a seamless inner shell, boil-dry protection and the longest stated warranty, in the smallest pot here.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This listing defines the water path by contact, not by parts. “Every surface your water touches is crafted with food-grade 304 stainless steel instead of glass or plastic. Enjoy pure-tasting water for years to come.” Like the temperature-control Cosori, it does not name the spout, lid or filter, but the sentence covers them. It adds a detail no other listing gives: “The seamless inner shell has no crevices for dirt to get trapped in.” A seamless pot has no welded seam inside for scale to build up along.

It is the only listing that says the outer wall is steel too. “The upgraded double-wall design with stainless steel inner and outer shell keeps water warm longer and makes the surface of the kettle body safe to touch.” Four kettles here are double-walled. The Damsun, KEINVE and Yoochu do not say what their outer wall is made of. The bullet opens “Say goodbye to the traditional single-wall plastic kettle”, which is the comparison this whole page is about.

Its shut-off is the most precisely described. “The kettle automatically shuts off 30 seconds after your water comes to a rolling boil and has boil-dry protection that automatically turns off the kettle when no water is inside.” Both functions are stated, and the 30-second delay means the water reaches a full rolling boil before the switch trips. The boil-time claim is “6 cups / 1.5 liters of water to a rolling boil in 3–6 minutes”. By our arithmetic, 1.5 litres is about 6.3 US cups, so the figure is rounded down slightly.

The trade-offs are size and the missing wattage. At 1.5 litres, it holds 0.2 litres less than the other nine. That is about one mug, by our arithmetic. No wattage is given. The lid has two stops: “Open the lid to 45° using the button to avoid hot water splashing or raise the lid to 80° for easy filling and cleaning”. If you want a still smaller kettle, our small electric kettle roundup covers the size range below this one.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #36,025 overall and #60 in Electric Kettles. The warranty field is the longest on the page: “1 year warranty + optional 2-year warranty, lifetime customer service support”. At 2.51 pounds listed, it is about the same weight as the single-wall Cosori 1.7L. For a household that boils a mug or two at a time and wants steel inside and out, this is the most fully described double-wall kettle here.

Best for: A one- or two-mug household that wants steel inside and out, a cool body and a written warranty.

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5. Damsun 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, Double Wall, 1500W Rapid Boil, Black, MS-EK817 — Most Fully Stated

Lid named, double wall, 1500W, boil-dry, BPA and a boil time, in copy that matches the Yoochu almost line for line.

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Why We Recommend It

The water-path claim names the parts. “100% 304 Stainless Steel – No Plastic Taste. Every surface that touches water — spout, lid, and interior — is food-grade 304 stainless steel.” Spout, lid and interior: the same three as the Yoochu, and the lid is the part most listings skip. There is no mention of a filter or of how the water level is shown, so those are the questions to ask.

It is the most fully stated kettle on the page. It names the lid as steel, has a double wall and states 1500W. Shut-off is stated for both boil and dry, along with a BPA line, a boil time and a listed weight that looks plausible. No other listing gives all of these. “Fast 1500W Boiling – Ready in 6 Minutes. Bring 1.7L (about 7 cups) to a full 212°F boil in just 6 minutes.” “Kettle powers down automatically when boiled or dry.” The seven-cup figure is the more accurate of the two conversions on the page: 1.7 litres is about 7.2 US cups, by our arithmetic.

The double wall is pitched at families. “Cool Touch for Family Safety – No More Burns. Double-wall insulation keeps water hot inside while the exterior stays cool.” As with the Yoochu, the outer wall’s material is not stated. The lid opens at two angles: “45° lid opens without splashing. 80° wide opening makes filling and hand-cleaning effortless.” The listing also claims it “Uses 15% less energy than standard kettles”, with no basis given.

Read it next to the Yoochu and the sentences repeat. Both open with a cool-touch bullet about kids making oatmeal before school and late-night hot chocolate. Both claim 1.7 litres to 212°F in six minutes, the same 15% energy saving, and a 45° and 80° lid. Both name spout, lid and interior as food-grade 304 steel. We cannot tell from the listings whether the two kettles share a factory, a design or only a copywriter. What differs is the brand, the seller, the cup conversion, a plausible weight here against an implausible one there, and the rank.

What to weigh. It is sold by Maison Innovative Technology and ranks #32,933 overall and #55 in Electric Kettles, below the Yoochu at #38. No warranty is stated, where the Yoochu’s field reads only “1”. If you prefer this listing to the Yoochu, the reasons are its usable weight and a capacity line that adds up. On the spec sheets alone, the two are the same kettle.

Best for: A buyer who wants every feature stated on one page, double wall and lid included, and does not mind a third-party seller.

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6. KEINVE 1.7L Electric Kettle, Touch Screen, No Plastic Interior, Double Wall, KED0003 — Best Keep-Warm

The broadest no-plastic sentence on the page, “at any point”, with six presets and no parts named.

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Why We Recommend It

The claim is the widest on the page. The title says “No Plastic Interior”, and the first bullet goes further: “Built with a stainless steel interior. No plastic touches your water at any point, ensuring safer boiling and better-tasting water every time.” “At any point” is meant to cover the spout, lid, filter and level indicator, though none of them is named. The “safer boiling” is the seller’s phrase, not ours. KEINVE is also one of three listings here that never say 304. It says stainless steel and leaves the grade out.

It is the second kettle here with temperature presets, and the only one that keeps water warm. “Select from 6 temperature presets for tea, coffee, and more. The keep-warm function holds your chosen temperature for up to 30 minutes.” The listing does not give the six temperatures, so you cannot check them against what you brew. The Cosori temperature-control kettle gives a range and step size but no keep-warm. Pick by which one you will use.

The safety features are stated, and branded. “Features a STRIX thermostat with precise temperature control, auto shut-off, and boil-dry protection for reliable, long-lasting use.” It is one of three listings that name Strix, with the Cosori 1.7L and the Amazon Basics. The body is double-walled: “the double-wall construction keeps the water warm and helps prevent accidental burns”. The outer wall’s material is not stated, though the colour field reads “Stainless Steel Original Color”.

Two key figures are missing. No wattage is given, and no weight. The only speed claim is “Heats 500ml of water in just 3 minutes at room temperature”, a smaller test volume than any other kettle here quotes, so it cannot be compared directly with the six-minute claims for 1.7 litres. The listing gives the most detailed descaling instructions on the page: three tablespoons of lemon juice in 500 ml of water, boiled and left for 15 to 30 minutes. Scale builds up on steel just as it does on plastic, so that is useful.

What to weigh. It is sold by KEINVE Kitchen and ranks #87,632 overall and #124 in Electric Kettles, the lowest rank on the page. No warranty is stated. Its claim is the broadest and the least specific. If you buy it, buy it for the keep-warm function and the presets, and ask KEINVE to confirm in writing what the lid and filter are made of.

Best for: A buyer who wants water held at temperature for half an hour, in a double-wall kettle with a broad no-plastic promise.

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7. COMFEE’ Stainless Steel Electric Kettle, 1.7 Liter, 1500W, Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection, CKE06L1EBASK — Best Seller

The best-selling kettle here names a steel pot, a nylon filter and a water window in a single bullet.

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Why We Recommend It

This listing is unusually honest about what is not steel. “Premium Stainless Steel – 304 food-grade stainless steel inner pot and brushed stainless steel housing. BPA-free food grade materials, removable nylon filter for easy cleaning, easy-to-view water window”. That bullet gives you a steel pot and a steel outer housing. It also names a nylon filter, which is a plastic, and a water window, whose material it does not give. Most kettles with those parts simply do not mention them. COMFEE’ puts them in the first bullet.

Read the BPA line in that light. “BPA-free food grade materials” follows straight after the steel. Since steel contains no BPA, the claim has to be about the non-steel parts: the nylon filter, the window, and possibly the lid, which the listing does not describe. The kettle makes no claim that plastic is kept away from the water, and with a nylon filter in the spout, every pour runs through one plastic part.

The electrical sheet is complete. “This 1500W electric kettle has concealed heating elements and can boil up to 1.7 liters of water in 5 to 7 minutes”. A concealed element sits under the steel floor rather than as a coil in the water, which makes the pot easier to clean. The shut-off is stated: “this kettle can automatically shut-off when the water is boiling. Additionally, it has boil-dry protection”. The handle is “Cool touch”, the lid is a pop-up with a release button, and the base swivels 360° on a “UL standard power cord”. The body is not described as double-walled, so expect the brushed housing itself to get hot.

It is the best-selling kettle on the page. It ranks #1,483 overall, the best overall rank here by a wide margin, and #6 in Electric Kettles. The listing gives a one-year manufacturer warranty, a 1.95 pound weight and a release date of 19 March 2023. Shoppers who choose it are choosing a steel pot, a known parent company, Midea, and a complete feature list. They are not choosing a plastic-free water path, and the listing never claims one.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com. If what you want from a stainless kettle is a steel pot that does not taste of plastic and a full set of safety features, this listing delivers both in writing. If what you want is no plastic in contact with the water at all, the listing tells you plainly that this is not that kettle. The Cosori 1.7L, six places below it in Electric Kettles, is.

Best for: A buyer who wants a steel pot with every safety feature stated and does not need the filter and window to be steel.

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8. Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Electric Tea Kettle, Water Boiler & Heater, 40880 — Best for a Visible Water Level

A stainless kettle with a “BPA-FREE INTERIOR” and a water window, which is to say a steel kettle with some plastic inside.

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Why We Recommend It

The material bullet has two halves, and they say different things. “DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL WITH BPA-FREE INTERIOR: Designed for years of reliable, worry-free performance and long-lasting style in every kitchen.” Stainless steel describes the kettle. BPA-free describes the interior. If the interior were all steel, the BPA claim would have nothing to describe. The plainest reading is that some of what touches the water is plastic, and that plastic is BPA-free. The listing does not say which parts.

One of them is almost certainly the window. “With the easy-to-view water window, you’ll always know how much water is in the stainless steel electric kettle or how much water you’ve added when refilling.” The listing does not give the window’s material. A side window shows the water level from outside, so water stands against its inner face. It is the feature the Cosori 1.7L’s listing calls a “typical plastic water level indicator” when explaining why its own is different.

The basics are all stated. “FAST BOILING WITH 1500 WATTS: This electric kettle boils up to 1.7 liters of water faster than a microwave and safer than a stovetop kettle.” The “safer” is the seller’s comparison. “The automatic shutoff feature with boil-dry protection keeps the Hamilton Beach electric kettle from scorching if the water level gets too low.” There is a blue power light on the front and “a simple on/off switch on the back”, an unusual position that some kitchens will find awkward. No boil time is given beyond the microwave comparison.

The title does not say stainless. It reads “Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Electric Tea Kettle, Water Boiler & Heater”. The steel appears in the bullets and in the colour field, which reads “BPA Free, Stainless Steel”, putting the BPA claim and the steel side by side once again. It is the only listing here whose spec sheet lists a BPA claim as a colour.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com, with a one-year warranty and a 2.2 pound listed weight. It ranks #4,261 overall and #10 in Electric Kettles, third-best in the category on this page. As a plain 1500W kettle with a visible water level and both safety cut-outs, it is well documented. As a stainless kettle in the sense this page is about, it makes no plastic-free claim. For more kettles chosen on general merits rather than materials, see our electric kettle roundup.

Best for: A buyer who wants a plain, well-documented 1500W kettle with a visible water level and is not trying to avoid plastic in the water path.

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9. Comfee 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Tea Kettle, BPA-Free, Cordless, 1500W, CEKS002 — Best Budget

The lowest-priced kettle here covers the inner pot and bottom in steel and is silent on everything above them.

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Why We Recommend It

The steel claim stops at the pot. “PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL: Features a 304 food-grade stainless steel inner pot and bottom while a wide mouth allows for easy filling and effortless cleaning. BPA-free materials; 120 volts.” The inner pot and the bottom are steel, and the grade is given. The lid, spout, filter and level indicator are not mentioned at all. As on the other BPA-free listings, the BPA line only makes sense if something other than steel is in the kettle. The listing does not say what.

The shut-off is worded oddly. The title promises “Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection”. The bullet says “this electric tea kettle can automatically shuts off when overheating. Additionally, boil dry protection turns off the heating element when the kettle is empty.” “When overheating” is not the same as “when the water boils”, which is how its COMFEE’ sibling puts it. The likeliest reading is a translation slip and a normal boil shut-off, given the title. But the bullet as written does not say that, so read the title and the bullet together.

It shares a model number with its sibling, in a different field. This listing’s part number is CEKS002 and its model field reads CEKS001. The other COMFEE’ gives CEKS001 as its part number and CKE06L1EBASK as its model. Both are made by Midea, both are 1500W 1.7 litre kettles with concealed elements, a cool-touch handle, a pop-up lid and a 360° swivel base, and both carry the same cleaning bullet word for word. The differences on paper are the material bullet, which here adds “and bottom” and drops the nylon filter and water window, and the shut-off wording.

The practical details are good. A wide mouth for filling and cleaning by hand. “A cool-touch handle features a simple release button and a pop up lid to protect you from accidental burns.” A one-year manufacturer warranty, and at 1.8 pounds listed, the lightest kettle here with a plausible weight. It was released on 30 July 2020, the earliest of the five release dates given on this page.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and is the lowest-priced kettle here. It ranks #12,897 overall and #27 in Electric Kettles. For a steel pot and both safety cut-outs on a tight budget, it is well documented. For the parts this page is about, it tells you nothing, so assume a plastic part somewhere until Comfee says otherwise.

Best for: A buyer on a tight budget who wants a steel pot and boil-dry protection, and accepts that the lid and spout are not described.

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10. Amazon Basics Electric Stainless Steel Kettle, BPA-Free, 1.7 Liter, 1500W, Black and Silver, F-738BC — Best Category Rank

The best-ranked kettle in the category never says what its interior is made of, only that it is BPA-free.

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Why We Recommend It

This is the vaguest material claim on the page, on the best-ranked kettle in the category. The title says “Electric Stainless Steel Kettle”. The material bullet says “FOOD-GRADE MATERIALS: All water-contact materials are 100% BPA-free, ensuring your hot beverages remain free from harmful chemicals”. It never says that the interior is steel, never gives a grade and never names a part. “Water-contact materials”, plural, suggests more than one material touches the water. “BPA-free” tells you at least one of them is a plastic. “Harmful chemicals” is the seller’s phrase.

The rest of the listing is solid. “Powerful 1500W heating element brings water to a boil quickly”. Both safety features are stated in one bullet: “automatic shut-off function when water reaches boiling point and boil-dry protection that activates when there is insufficient water, ensuring safe operation and preventing damage to the heating element.” The control is named: “Equipped with a high-quality Strix thermostat control system”, one of three Strix kettles here.

It has a level indicator, of an unstated kind. “Carafe features a wide opening for easy filling and cleaning, plus a water level indicator for precise measurements.” The listing does not say whether that is a side window or markings inside. Given the BPA claim on the water-contact materials, it is worth asking. The wide opening is a genuine plus for scrubbing out scale.

It ranks differently from the rest. The API returned no overall Best Sellers Rank for this kettle, only #4 in Electric Kettles. That is the best category rank on the page, two places ahead of the best-selling COMFEE’. The listing gives a weight of about 2.0 pounds and no warranty. The manufacturer field reads “Amazon”.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com. As a 1500W kettle with a Strix control, shut-off and boil-dry, it is well specified. As a stainless steel kettle in the sense most searchers mean, steel where the water is, the listing does not commit. For a kettle you will use with filtered water to keep scale down, our water filter pitcher guide covers the jug side of the job. And for a no-plastic claim at a similar level of documentation, the Cosori 1.7L is the closer match.

Best for: A buyer who wants a well-specified, Strix-controlled 1500W kettle and is not trying to avoid plastic in the water path.

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