Head-to-head · Best Stovetop Tea Kettles

Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt) vs Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt)

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

Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.9 vs 4.3). Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt) is best for: Tea and French-press drinkers who boil a full 2 quarts at once and want a light, splash-free, induction-ready whistling kettle. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Stovetop Tea Kettles

Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt)

4.9

1 source$68as of Oct 23

America's Test Kitchen named this 2-quart enamel-on-steel kettle its stovetop winner, rating it 3/3 after weight, capacity, pour, boil-time, drop and abuse tests. ATK praised its light build, neat pour and raised handle, and Homegrounds also ranks it Best Overall for ease of use and pour. The main drawbacks are a dark interior, an 11-minute boil, and hand-wash-only care.

Strengths

— America's Test Kitchen's Winner and Top Pick, rated 3/3 out of a 12-kettle lineup that included a drop and abuse test
— Holds a true 2 qt (8 cups) but weighs only 2 lb 2½ oz empty and 6 lb ½ oz full, per ATK
— Raised, open stay-cool handle keeps hands clear of steam, and the spout pours neatly without splashing

Watch-outs

— Dark enamel interior makes it hard to see the water level or scale, ATK's one stated gripe
— 11-minute full-kettle boil is at the slow end of ATK's 8-to-11-minute normal range
— Not dishwasher-safe, and Chantal says the plastic handle may need hand protection on gas or professional burners

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Ranked #1 in Best Stovetop Tea Kettles

Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt)

4.3

3 sourcesall derived$103.95as of Oct 23

Le Creuset's 1.7-quart enameled-steel whistling kettle is the top stovetop pick at both Serious Eats and Food & Wine. Testers credit its burner-wide base with fast boiling and report clean, drip-free pours and an easy-to-clean interior. The trade-offs are weight when full, a stubborn lid and a price several times that of a basic kettle.

Strengths

— Wide base heated water faster than the other kettles in Serious Eats' 14-kettle test
— Poured with no dribbling or spatter in both Serious Eats' and Food & Wine's pour tests
— Heat-resistant knob and flip-back whistle tab can be handled without a mitt (The Spruce Eats)

Watch-outs

— Heaviest kettle in Food & Wine's test when full; felt back-heavy when pouring
— Tight-fitting lid is hard to remove, especially when hot (Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats)
— Hand wash only, and the resin handle warms during long boils

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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

Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt)

Holds more than the Le Creuset (2 vs 1.7 qt) for less money and weighs less empty. Its rating rests mainly on one lab test, America's Test Kitchen's, so it carries less evidence than the Le Creuset or SUSTEAS. Pour-over drinkers will want the Fellow Stagg or Hario Buono gooseneck instead.

Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt)

Costs about $36 more than the Chantal Anniversary for slightly less capacity (1.7 vs 2 qt), but it is the only whistler here that three outlets scored 4 or higher. It is heavier and harder to pour than the SUSTEAS, and unlike the Fellow Stagg and Hario Buono it is built for quick boiling rather than controlled pouring.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Chantal Anniversary Enamel-on-Steel Teakettle (2 qt)	Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt)
Capacity	2 qt (8 cups)	1.7 qt
Material	Enameled high-tensile carbon steel; enamel interior; plastic stay-cool handle	Enameled carbon steel, phenolic resin handle
Stovetop Compatibility	Gas, electric, induction	Gas, electric, ceramic, induction
Whistle	Yes, can be switched off	Single-tone, flip-back whistle cap
Weight	2 lb 2½ oz empty / 6 lb ½ oz full	3 lb (empty)
Base Width	6.25 in	—
Boil Time	11 min for a full kettle	—
Dishwasher-Safe	No	—
Handle	—	Folding, on stainless steel brackets; locks upright
Dimensions	—	10.5 x 8 x 10 in; 4.25 in opening
Warranty	—	5-year guarantee

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