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Fair PricesReviewed 15 Aug 2026

Electric kettle: what you should pay

A 1.7L-class kettle that boils fast and won’t die in a year.

GREAT FAIR HIGH $60 $130 What you should pay (AUD)
Why these numbers

Under $60 covers well-built standard kettles; $60–130 adds temperature control (worth it for coffee and green tea people); past $130 you’re buying design objects — no judgment, but know that’s the purchase.

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THE PICKS

What to actually buy

Our pick

Breville the Soft Top Pure

  • Quiet-ish, quick, and lasts
  • Soft-close lid stops the steam-face ambush
  • The default good kettle
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Budget

Russell Hobbs (1.7L)

  • Cheap, cheerful, replaceable
  • Fast boil for the money
  • Does exactly what a kettle should
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Smeg KLF03

  • The benchtop statement piece
  • Genuinely well made under the paint
  • Buy it on promo — the RRP is for tourists
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BUYING TIPS

Before you buy

  • Temperature control matters if you drink green tea or pour-over coffee; otherwise skip it.
  • Check the minimum-fill line: some kettles won’t do a single cup efficiently.
  • Kitchen appliances spike at Black Friday and Boxing Day — bundle your upgrades.

Common questions

Why do kettles die?

Scale and switch wear. In hard-water areas, descale quarterly — it doubles the life of any kettle on this page.

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