9 Best Quiet Kettles for a Peaceful Morning Brew

If you’re like me you like to wake up quietly, and you probably enjoy a quiet relaxing cup of tea in the afternoon.

I enjoy multiple types of tea – green, black, oolong, and others. I take my time and keep going back over and over for additional cups.

However, it was often challenging to get the temperature right for the various tea types.

It was a pain to keep reheating the water over and over each time I wanted a fresh cup.

Worst of all, that loud boil, and screeching whistle always irritated me in the morning (and woke those around me).

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Quick Overview of the Best Quiet Kettles

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How loud is your kettle?

When you wake up do you find your kettle to be too loud when it boils or when it whistles?

Ever woken up your spouse or roommates? I’ve been there.

If you’re anything like me, when you’re first waking up, everything sounds twice as loud as normal. And the boil of the kettle and ear-piercing whistle is enough to get any morning off on the wrong foot – especially if that wakes any of my family.

When it was time to get a new one, I wondered – do they make quiet kettles?

Are there such things as “smart kettles,” which can be customized based on the type of tea I am drinking?

You probably know there are other kettle options, but don’t know quite what to look for or if they are much quieter than what you have.

Actually, you’ll find there is a wide-range of options.

Dive in below to see what options there are for nice quiet kettles that are quantum leap from the traditional stove tops.

How can quiet kettles benefit me?

Below I will provide an overview of some of the most popular quiet tea kettles.

This article is for anyone who wants to upgrade their tea kettle and, or find a quieter one.

No expertise needed!

These quiet kettles mean you’ll be able to relax in the morning and won’t need to race to catch the tea kettle before it whistles.

Quiet kettles mean no more waking up your roommates or family members.

And it means if the kettle is working to boil water, you won’t need to leave the kitchen to hear yourself thing.

Not only are they “quiet” but they include several features traditional kettles lack that make them easier and better to use.

Key Feature 1: Noise Level

This is pretty much a given if you’re looking for a quieter kettle. Most people looking for a quiet kettle need something that will not be jarring and loud in the morning; that will not disturb the sleep of their roommates and family; that is quiet enough for office or bringing to work.

The kettles discussed below are quieter for several reasons:

They boil just a bit slower than traditional kettles, meaning less noise from boiling water, and less shaking of the kettle itself.
Each kettle has some type of insulation or double-wall, meaning the sounds of the water are less noticeable.

They don’t whistle when they’re done! Some of them have a much gentler ping or beep – some of which you can even turn that off too.

Key Feature 2: Design

When you leave the traditional pod-shaped aluminum kettle behind, you have a lot more options to choose from.

Some of the kettles out there look more like works of art than something you would heat water with.

The ones discussed below range from a more traditional appearance, to striking design, to more quirky and portable options.

However, the common factor in all of these is that they are much quieter than traditional kettles on the market.

Key Feature 3: Cost

Quiet kettles vary in cost.

They tend to be a little more expensive than traditional stove-top kettles, but come with more features.

These higher-end kettles will keep your water hot they’re done boiling; they are more customizable; they are designed in a wide variety of eye-catching appearances.

Carefully consider the features to choose the one that best fits your need and cost.

Key Feature 4: Smart Features

Some of the kettles below completely drop the “smart features” for portability and simplicity. However, most of them all include several core smart features.

Temperature control: Most of these kettles include 4-6 pre-set temperature selections. Usually these can be set by buttons on the base heating element of the kettle or on the handle. Different teas require different temperature fo
r optimum steeping. Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Green Tea—they all have slightly different “best”temperatures. Manufacturers take this into account and design with the kettles with pre-sets to match each of these teas.

Keep Warm: These vary from thirty minutes to several hours. With traditional kettles, the water begins to cool the second you take it off the burner, and leaving a burner hot is not safe. This means each time you want another cup of tea you need to reheat your water. These kettles take care of that problem for you with various settings to keep the water warm. These kettles also tend to be more heavily insulated than traditional kettles and naturally keep the water warm longer.
Auto-Shut Off and Dry Boil Prevention: We all know that piercing shriek standard tea kettles make when they reach boiling—and they do not stop until you yank them off the boiler. Most of these tea kettles (all but one) automatically shut off when they hit the temperature you have set for the water. Some of them emit a light ping or beep to let you know they’re done, others change their lights for a visual signal. Dry Boil can lead to damage to the kettle and even overheating safety issues. Luckily most of these kettles prevent that. They can sense when the water level is getting too low (or if you have not filled it but switched it on without realizing), and will automatically shut off to prevent dry boil.

Recommended Kettles Review

The kettles range in features, which perhaps makes for a tougher decision, because they’re all compelling. What are you looking for in a kettle besides quiet?

Some are little faster than others; some have specialized temperature settings; some have beeps and some don’t.

Consider how often you plan to use the kettle and when you’ll use it. That will help with your selection.

In this section, I will go through a range of products, and then will discuss customer thoughts to help you make you decision.

1. Dualit Classic Kettle

This kettle received the recent Quiet Mark award for its silent boiling. The Classic Kettle’s Whisper Boil design drastically reduces unwanted boiling noise.

Its base feet were specifically designed to protect against wobbling for better stability when boiling.

The water-spout has been specifically designed to prevent and types of water drip, which is important if you’re using this at your desk, or just trying to avoid scalding water on your hands.

This kettle boils up to 1.7 liters and weighs 4.7 pounds.

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What I Like

Beautiful design
High-quality engineering
Fast boil and retains heat afterwards

What I Don’t Like
Difficult to discern water level
No window or illumination to determine water level for precise choices

2. Breville Variable-Temperature 1.8-Liter Kettle

This kettle is popular, with over 800 ratings on Amazon and 4 stars. This kettle manages to boil two quarts and still weigh only one pound.

The Breville has five separate pre-set buttons for optimal tea brewing.

The keep warm feature will keep water hot for twenty minutes and a boil-dry protection feature keeps it from overheating.

Water-level indicators on both sides make it easy to tell how much water is in use.

Detachable heating base allows for cordless pouring.

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What I Like
Good water flavor
Easy to use

Good temperature control
Easy to Clean

What I Don’t Like

Sometimes starts and stops before reaching the right temperature
Lid sticks, won’t easily open

3. Russell Hobbs Retro Style 1.7L Electric Kettle, Black & Stainless Steel

This kettle is uniquely designed with a retro flair. However, it is still a powerful, quiet kettle. Rather than pre-set buttons, this kettle includes a Water Temperature Gauge, that needs to be checked to ensure the water heat is switched off at the optimal temperature. Level markings inside the kettle make it easier to fill to an optimum level. The water filter is removable and easy to clean. This kettle is a little heavier than others at 2.6 pounds, but still boils the standard 1.7 liters.

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What I Like
Durable

Easy to use
Easy to Clean
Striking design

What I Don’t Like
No pre-set temperatures
Leaves taste in the water

Water touches plastic components

4. Kenwood SJM610 Persona Collection Electric Kettle

This particular kettle comes highly recommended by specialized testers.

It is deemed to be a high-quality product, well designed, and very quiet.

In fact, the Kenwood Persona Kettle is internationally certified by Quiet Mark, so you can enjoy a quiet, calming tea experience any time of the day.

The Kenwood weighs 2.65 pounds and has a capacity of 1.7 liters.

This kettle includes seven pre-set temperature choices and maintains water temperature up to 30 minutes. LCD display panel with illuminated buttons and display makes it easy to control temperature for an optimal brew even before you’re fully awake!

The alert sound is optional – a feature not always available on these kettles.

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What I Like

Very quiet
Faster than many comparable kettles
Good customization of temperature settings

What I Don’t Like
Top cover sometimes does not close well
Too easy to scratch

5. Molla Puro

This kettle’s unique design allows you to watch your water reach a rolling boil.

The body is made of clear glass, with stainless steel tops and bottom to prevent chipping and shattering. And this glass is made of heat and shock resistant glass, which has even been drop tested.

It weights 3 pounds and will boil its maximum capacity in under 5 minutes.

Using Strix technology, it will automatically shut off after the water boils and will shut off if the water is too low, preventing dry-boil. All materials are high-end glass stainless steal and BPA-free, giving a clean pure taste to the water.

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What I Like

Design is eye-catching and yet very practical
Sturdy: survives bumping while filling, tipping, even dropping
Very smooth, controlled pour prevents burns and spilled water

What I Don’t Like
Spring latch on the lid does not seem to last as it should
Potentially suspectable to rust on the non-stainless-steel components

6. Cuisinart PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric kettle

This product is an Amazon’s choice, with over 5800 ratings and 4.5 stars. The kettle weighs only one pound (lighter than most on this list) and boils 1.7 liters.

The body is made of stainless steel, ensuring a dependable, rustproof kettle. Its heating element is concealed to prevent mineral back-up, and there is an LED lit water window to see levels.

The Cuisinart’s handles includes six pre-set heating levels for steeping tea at the perfect temperature.

It will keep your water warm for half-an-hour in case you’re not ready right away, and also has boil-dry protection with auto-shutoff.

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What I Like

Kettle is product is reliable, striking to look at and easy to use
Boils water in roughly five minutes and only the last two to three minutes are “noisy”
Memory feature keeps the water hot, allowing for multiple cups without reheating

Easy to clean

What I Don’t Like
Auto-shut-off does not always work as well as advertised

Keep-warm feature may inadvertently dry-boil
Potentially expensive price

7. COMFEE Electric Kettle Teapot

This kettle weighs 2.2 pounds and boils a maximum of 1.7 liters.

Where traditional kettles often reach 70 decibels, this one comes in less than 60.

Double-walled body is made of stainless-steel interior and heat-resistant exterior, meaning it will remain cool to the touch even at top temperatures.

The anti-slip handle makes it safe to use and the anti-splash lid makes pouring easy—great features when you are still waking up! T

his kettles features auto-shut-off and boil-dry protection, and is particularly energy efficient due to its Stix thermostat technology

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What I Like

Design and color blends in “calmly” with most kitchens.
Double-walls with vacuum layer make for a quiet boil, and a cool touch
Easy to clean, sturdy, and hard to knock over

What I Don’t Like
Faint chemical smell even after several uses
Pour spout leaks

8. HadinEEon Variable Temperature Electric Kettle

This product is an Amazon’s Choice, with over 2400 ratings at five stars.

This kettle is a little larger than the others: it weights three pounds (as opposed to the common two pounds) and boils two liters, as opposed to the common 1.7.

True to its name, The HadinEEon Variable Temperature Kettle sports six different brewing temperatures to match different types of tea.

The keep-warm feature for this kettle is unique in that it will keep water hot for over four hours, and will still work if you pick it up to pour several cups before replacing it.

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What I Like

Kettle is fast, quiet, and easy to use
Striking appearance, blue LED light and clear glass allows for watching water boil
Easy to clean, because unlike some of the other kettles, you can reach directly inside to wipe it out.

Company is responsive to issues

What I Don’t Like
Alert beep can not be turned off

Lid is awkward to open and close
Temperature buttons may not be fully reliable (with a 10-degree variation above or below expected temperature)
Glass body gets very hot

9. BonNoces Portable Electric Kettle

Whereas most of the kettles here boast about size and beauty, this one is specifically designed to be small and simple to use.

It was primarily designed as a travel-size kettle, but also doubles as a good option in the office as it takes up very little space on your desk.

It weighs just under two pounds and boils half-a-liter.

Because of its size, it is sturdy and boils fast. The exterior remains cool to touch and wide-brimmed top makes it easy to clean.

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What I Like
Compact and easy to travel with
Fast and quiet
Water taste quality is good, no metal or plastic tastes
Size makes it good for a single musk or use on an office desk

What I Don’t Like
Auto-shut off sometimes unreliable
Spout too small, sometimes need to remove (hot) lid to get all water out

Customer Impressions

There are clearly so many different options available.

With so many different options, it may be challenging to choose among these. Most of these high-end kettles include common core features: pre-set temperatures, heavy insulation, keep-warm settings, and dry-boil protection. Reviewer discussions provide some insight into making the selection a little easier.

All of these kettles are quiet and promise numerous benefits. The question for you to consider is – how important are the “smart features” such as temperature control and shut off? How important is it for the kettle to look as much like a work of art as a functional water boiler? Or do you prefer something small and portable, or a conversation “retro” piece?

Engineering and quality

There were three kettles that were heavily remarked upon for their engineering and overall quality of product: the Dualit Classic Kettle, the Breville Variable Temperature, and the Cuisinart.

These products were praised for the durability, reliable pre-sets, and ease of cleaning.

They are each made of stainless steel and avoid outer rust better than most kettles. Water level windows made it easy to fill to the desired amount.

The Cuisinart’s biggest failing are the buttons failing after several years of use, perhaps because of their position it is harder to prevent them from getting wet during cleaning.

The Dualit and Breville both had rust issues, but that seemed to be related to leaving water inside for extended periods of time (over several days).

Design and useability

All features being equal, two of the kettles were heavily remarked upon for the beautiful design, and elegance of use.

The Molla Puro uses high-end materials: shock-resistant, heat-resistant glass, stainless steel metal, and BPA-free plastics. Due to cleaning, water gets trapped between the base and glass, leading to rust. The spring latch has a tendency to break, or become un-reliable, meaning it needs pried up each time.

The HadinEEon kettle also sports a striking glass body design, which users loved. But it also had some unique, little features that users responded to, including the LED light that switches off at temperature (easy to see from afar, without any ping or noise).

The reliability of the memory features and the comfortable handle made it stand out as well.

Basic yet attractive

Quirky in a good way, the BonNoces Portable Kettle, and Russel Hobbs Retro trade more robust feature sets for distinguishing designs. Reviewers absolutely raved about the BoNoces, indicating it was very easy to use and travel with, “cute and comforting” in its design, and super-fast. However, it trades these perks for having any pre-set temperatures or most “smart features.”

The Russel Hobbs is reliable and works well, but lacks temperature settings (it must be watched for boil). While it is unique and quirky in its “retro” design, reviewers suggested that it feels somewhat cheap, and some features easily broke, such as the water temperature gauge.

Best Quiet Kettles: Conclusion

So, as you can see you have many options from which to choose.

Travel size, temperature controlled, striking glass design or stainless steel.

All of the kettles reviewed here came highly recommended and included specific design features to keep them quiet.

So, if you’re reading for your next quiet cup of tea, head over to Amazon to check out these products in more detail!