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I Tested 14 Stovetop Kettles and Found 6 That Boiled Quickly and Efficiently

Including a Le Creuset kettle.

By Irvin Lin

Irvin Lin Irvin Lin is a contributing writer for Serious Eats. He’s written and created content focusing on food, travel and lifestyle for over 10 years.

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Updated on October 22, 2026

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The best stovetop kettle is the Le Creuset Classic Whistling Kettle. It heats up quickly and pours smoothly. The similar Chantal Vintage Series Tea Kettle also performed well and cost less than $100.

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