Electric kettles are a convenient way to boil water for more than tea. Enjoy a pour-over coffee at precisely the right temperature to release the flavor of your favorite coffee beans. Enjoy instant soup on a cold day. Whatever you prefer, an electric kettle can safely, conveniently, and intelligently boil water. With Bluetooth connectivity, auto shut-off functions, and variable temperature settings and controls, these are the best electric kettles that we could find.

The Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp is everything you need in an electric kettle. The 1.7-liter reservoir can be brought to a boil in just a few minutes. And, if boiling is a little hotter than you like your tea, the one-touch controls make it easy for you to select one of 6 preset temperatures. This allows you to heat your water to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for delicate teas or 200 degrees (93.3 Celsius) if you’re using a French press. The kettle also has a 30-minute warming feature — so you don’t have to reheat your water when you go for that second cup — and a two-minute “memory,” allowing you to remove the kettle from the base without losing any heat.

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If style is what you’re after, then feast your eyes on this 1.7-liter offering from Hamilton Beach. With 1,500 watts of power, the kettle can produce plenty of water for a round of tea, soup, cocoa, coffee, or any other hot water application. Regarding style, the stainless steel base and accents make this an appealing small appliance to display on your countertop. Better yet, when you’re actually boiling water, a soft blue light illuminates inside the kettle, letting you know that your water is boiling. We also love the added mesh filter that keeps scale and other hard minerals out of your hot beverages. There’s also an auto shut-off that activates once your water has boiled, ensuring the kettle does not boil dry or overheat.

Why we love it:

For the oatmeal-devoted and others who need hot water quickly, the Miroco is a wise investment for the budget-minded. The kettle is capable of brewing up to 1.5 liter of water and does so faster than a standard microwave. The auto shut-off function keeps you and your kitchen safe, and the kettle is small enough to be stowed away in most cabinets or pantries. It may not be the fanciest electric kettle on our list, but the Miroco promises solid performance and quick brews for minimal cost.

Why we love it:

The Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle is the smallest kettle on this list with its one-liter reservoir, but its pint-sized build allows it to outperform the rest of the pack in terms of precision. Instead of preset temperature buttons, the Bonavita can be adjusted by 1-degree increments ranging between 140 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit (60 to 100 degrees Celsius). The device also has a real-time temperature display and can hold its temperature for up to an hour. The Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle also has a count-up timer, so you know just how long you’ve been steeping your tea.

Why we love it:

Yes, an electric kettle can save you lots of time. Morning coffee and oatmeal, afternoon tea, and everything in between. Faster and more precise than a stovetop kettle or microwave, and certainly much safer, an electric kettle is a convenient, safe and efficient way to boil water whenever you need it.