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All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle vs Breville Smart Kettle Luxe

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 3.2). The gap is mostly about premium users wanting touchscreen control — read the strengths below before deciding.

All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Electric Kettles
All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle
4 sourcesall derived$119.95as of Aug 31

The All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle features an intuitive touchscreen interface and 9 temperature settings, making it ideal for tea drinkers who need precise water temperatures. Reviewers praised its double-layer safety design, fast boiling, and keep-warm functionality. While some noted it's made in China rather than the USA, users appreciate its durability and consistent performance. This kettle is best suited for those wanting a premium electric kettle with precise temperature control, though the weight and manufacturing location may be drawbacks for some.

Strengths
  • Intuitive touchscreen display shows temperature and keep-warm time
  • 1.5L capacity boils water quickly for morning routine
  • Double-layer design is safe to touch and prevents burning
Watch-outs
  • Made in China (not USA like other All-Clad products)
  • Weighted at 4.1 lbs which may be heavy for some users
Breville Smart Kettle Luxe
Ranked #12 in Best Electric Kettles
Breville Smart Kettle Luxe
4 sourcesall derived$219.95as of Aug 31

The Breville Smart Kettle Luxe targets tea and coffee connoisseurs with its pre-programmed temperature settings and OneTouch brewing functions. Reviewers noted its stainless steel build quality and quiet operation, though some users experienced intermittent button failures and random power cycling. The kettle's Keep Warm feature maintains temperature for up to 20 minutes, and it can hold enough water for around 7 cups. While praised for its convenience and safety features like the soft opening lid, the premium pricing may not justify the experience for casual users.

Strengths
  • Pre-programmed and customizable OneTouch functionalities for optimal brewing temperatures
  • Keep Warm function maintains water temperature for up to 20 minutes
  • Soft opening lid prevents sudden steam release and reduces splashing
Watch-outs
  • High price point with hefty premium over basic kettles
  • Some users report random on/off behavior and button malfunctions

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

The All-Clad Stainless Steel Electric Kettle features an intuitive touchscreen display and 9 temperature settings, a feature not found in the Fellow Clyde which lacks variable temperature control. However, unlike the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro that offers precise temperature control to a single degree Fahrenheit, the All-Clad's 9 settings are not as precise and lacks the scheduling feature of the Cosori.

Breville Smart Kettle Luxe

Unlike the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro, which offers precision to a single degree Fahrenheit, the Breville Smart Kettle Luxe provides pre-programmed temperature settings but lacks the advanced accuracy of its competitor. While it features a Keep Warm function and soft opening lid, it's more expensive and has reported button malfunctions that the Fellow Corvo EKG avoids with its reliable 60-minute temperature hold.

Specs side-by-side

SpecAll-Clad Stainless Steel Electric KettleBreville Smart Kettle Luxe
Power1500 W1500 W
Capacity1.5L1.7 L
MaterialStainless SteelStainless steel
Temperature Control95 temperature settings
Safety FeaturesSafe to touch; double-layer designauto shut off
Features9 temperature settings, intuitive touchscreen, keep-warm functionOneTouch, Keep Warm, Soft opening lid
Weight4.1 lbs
Dimensions9.5 x 6.3 x 10.4 in7.1 x 9.6 x 9.9 in
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