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Every kettle can boil water - but that doesn't mean that they're all the same. The worst will take ages to boil, waste energy by staying on after they've reached boiling point and kill conversation with aggressive noise levels. Our kettle tests cover all this and more, to help you find a kettle that works like a dream - boiling quickly, quietly and efficiently.

We test everything from premium brands to budget supermarket models - with our reviews of more than kettles, you're sure to find the perfect match for your home.

Sign up today and join Which? Already a member? Log in to see our extensive kettle reviews. Our kettle tests are designed to uncover the very best kettles - and the models to avoid. We use more than different assessments to sort the good kettles from the mediocre. We test the big brands alongside own-label kettles from Argos , Lakeland and major supermarkets, so you know whether it's worth spending more on a kettle from a big name.

We're not influenced by third parties and we don't accept freebies from product manufacturers or retailers. There are a couple of full-sized kettles we've tested that are as light as travel kettles 0. Because of the bigger capacity, these kettles are a little larger in size than most travel kettles. One of the largest travel kettles we've tested, in both capacity and size, is the Lloytron E travel kettle , which as a 0.

If you'll need to use your kettle abroad, it's worth double-checking that the model you buy has dual voltage - most travel kettles do have this, but compact or lightweight kettles may not.

A common gripe with travel kettles is that they can be very slow to boil compared with ordinary kettles. Waiting around for your kettle to boil can be a pain, especially when you've got sightseeing to do, which is why we rate how quick each kettle is to boil. The slowest travel kettle we tested took more than a minute longer to boil than the best.

If you're gasping for a cup of tea or coffee early in the morning or late at night when you're travel buddy is fast asleep, you'll want a quiet kettle. While our main kettle tests have uncovered models that are as loud as an electric drill when boiling, we've found that travel kettles do tend to be quieter.

Some are better than others, though - you can compare scores by heading to our kettle reviews and filtering by travel kettles. A lot of travel kettles tend to look quite basic and don't have a water gauge, but look out for ones that do - like our Best Buys above - as this can be really useful, allowing you to see how much water you've got to boil and whether you need a refill.

If you plan to use your travel kettle in a caravan or camper van, and will be frequenting a hard water area, it's worth going for a kettle with a limescale filter.

Only a few travel kettles have one, and it will be invaluable for keeping bitty scale out of your tea. To see all the kettles we've tested, head to our kettle reviews. We've also put together a guide on how to descale your kettle to ensure your model lasts for as long as it possibly can.

Test score. We reveal the best kettles in five different categories, including the best cheap kettle and our top-scoring energy saver. Rebecca Jakeman. Already a member? Log in. Best cheap kettle Sign up to reveal. Best glass kettle Sign up to reveal. Best quiet kettle Sign up to reveal. Best one cup kettle Sign up to reveal. Not worth the price tag Sign up to reveal. Style over substance Sign up to reveal. Cheap and disappointing Sign up to reveal. More on this How to buy the best electric kettle Top kettle brands for Best kettle and toaster sets for Best Buy kettles.

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