Which is better for a family?

The Azeus. Its 1.8 L capacity boils enough for four to six mugs or a full teapot in one go, while the Hamilton Beach tops out at 1.2 L.

Which one pours more easily?

The Hamilton Beach. It is cordless, so you lift it off the base and pour at the table. The Azeus stays tethered to its cord.

Do both shut off automatically?

Yes. Both have auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, so they cut power when the water boils or the kettle runs dry.

Which is better for pour-over coffee?

The Azeus, because its milliliter markings let you measure water precisely. Neither has a gooseneck spout or temperature control.

Which is cheaper to buy?

The Hamilton Beach: $14.00 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, versus $28.99 for the Azeus at Amazon on the same date.

Hamilton Beach 1.2L Electric Kettle vs Azeus CX-817 Electric Kettle

Q: Is the Azeus worth the extra money?

Only if you need the larger capacity. Both are 1500 W stainless steel kettles with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, so the $14.99 gap buys size, not extra features.

Buy the Hamilton Beach if you want the lowest price and a cordless pour; buy the Azeus if you regularly boil water for more than two people. As of November 5, 2026, the Hamilton Beach is $14.00 at eBay and the Azeus is $28.99 at Amazon, so the Azeus costs about twice as much for 50% more capacity. Both are 1500 W stainless steel kettles with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, so the real choice is size and pour convenience versus price.

Today the Hamilton Beach 1.2L Electric Kettle costs $14.99 less at its best price.

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