Mecity Retro Electric Kettle vs West Bend Retro-Style Electric Kettle

Both are 1.7L, 1500W retro kettles with analog temperature gauges, auto shut-off, boil-dry protection and a swivel cordless base, so they boil at the same speed and pour the same way. The Mecity pulls ahead on materials: a 316L stainless inner tank, 304 stainless lid interior and double-wall insulation that keeps the outside cool. The West Bend counters with a clear-view water level window, a stainless handle and spout, and a strong owner rating. Pick the Mecity for the safer-to-touch body and better water-contact metal; pick the West Bend if you want to see the water level at a glance and prefer its blue finish.

• Choose the Mecity if you want a cool-touch double-wall body, 316L stainless inside, and a cream retro look for a farmhouse or coffee-station kitchen.
• Choose the West Bend if a clear-view water level window, stainless handle and spout, and a blue finish matter more to you than double-wall insulation.