Head-to-head · Best Stovetop Tea Kettles

Hario V60 Buono Drip Kettle (1.2 L) 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

Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt) comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 4.0). Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt) is best for: Daily tea or French-press drinkers who want a fast-heating stovetop kettle that stays on display. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Stovetop Tea Kettles

Hario V60 Buono Drip Kettle (1.2 L)

4.0

2 sourcesall derived$65as of Oct 23

Hario's stovetop gooseneck is the plain, all-steel pour-over kettle that Food & Wine and The Spruce Eats both picked as their best stovetop option. Testers praise how fast it boils and how well it pours. They also flag the same weak spots: no thermometer, no whistle, hot handles, and boil-overs if you fill it past about 800 ml.

Strengths

— Food & Wine's testers found it reached a rolling boil the fastest of any kettle in their most recent gooseneck round
— Slim S-shaped gooseneck spout gives a smooth, controllable pour that The Spruce Eats and Food & Wine both singled out
— Angled, ridged handle that Food & Wine said made steady pouring effortless

Watch-outs

— No thermometer, whistle or fill line; Serious Eats said the missing thermometer made it hard to hit pour-over temperatures
— Usable capacity is about 800 ml; filled past roughly two-thirds, boiling water comes out of the spout
— Body, lid and handles get very hot, and the resin handle can melt if a gas flame wraps around the base

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Higher ratedRanked #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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How they stack up

Hario V60 Buono Drip Kettle (1.2 L)

The cheaper of the two goosenecks and, unlike the Fellow Stagg, it works on induction. It has no thermometer, though, and its practical fill is about 800 ml. Anyone mainly boiling water for mugs of tea will be better served by the Le Creuset or Chantal Anniversary whistlers.

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	Hario V60 Buono Drip Kettle (1.2 L)	Le Creuset Enamel on Steel Classic Whistling Kettle (1.7 qt)
Capacity	1.2 L nominal; 800 ml practical	1.7 qt
Material	Stainless steel body and lid; phenol resin handle and lid knob	Enameled carbon steel, phenolic resin handle
Stovetop Compatibility	Gas, electric, induction	Gas, electric, ceramic, induction
Whistle	None	Single-tone, flip-back whistle cap
Spout	Slim S-curve gooseneck	—
Dimensions	274 x 144 x 147 mm (W x D x H)	10.5 x 8 x 10 in; 4.25 in opening
Dishwasher Safe	No (hand wash)	—
Made In	Japan	—
Handle	—	Folding, on stainless steel brackets; locks upright
Weight	—	3 lb (empty)
Warranty	—	5-year guarantee

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