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Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE vs Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880) Side-by-Side Comparison
Our review shows which electric kettle is better. The glass Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE or the stainless steel Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880)?
Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880)
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle (40880) is a solid choice for a low-cost stainless steel kettle but it has a few problems that garnered it lower scores than glass Zeppoli Electric Kettle ZPL-KETTLE.
Having the same power draw, both kettles had quite similar boiling speed. However, the Hamilton Beach consumed more energy and was noisier. Worst of all, it didn’t even retain heat as well as the Zeppoli despite its stainless steel material.
The Hamilton Beach’s carafe uses a water-level window with a white LED while the Zeppoli’s glass carafe has water-level markings and a blue LED ring.
Although both have a removable limescale filter, the Hamilton Beach’s lid opening is smaller making cleaning a bit more difficult compared to the Zeppoli. Moreover, the Hamilton Beach has some unnecessary extra bottom stands that make the carafe slightly wobbly when boiling.
Pros & Cons
- Fast boiling time
- Low energy consumption
- Extremely quiet boiling phase
- Good heat retention
- Affordable
- Light weight
- Easy to use and clean
- Stainless steel carafe
- Fast boiling time
- Low energy consumption
- Quiet boiling phase
- Removable mesh filter
- Flat two-prong cord
- Plastic lid interior
- Small opening
- Wobbly kettle-to-base assembly
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Boiling Time
Energy Consumption
Noise Level
Keep Warm
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Carafe
Handle
Lid
Base
Power Cord
Usability
User Control
Ease of Use
Cleaning
Behind the Comparison
Alan Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer at HealthyKitchen101. His major in English language teaching taught him to present concise information. In addition to his cooking hobby, he values the practical aspects of household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
