SUSTEAS KE-1309BT Electric Kettle vs Cuisinart CPK-17P1 Electric Kettle

The Cuisinart CPK-17P1 is the better pick for anyone who brews tea or coffee regularly. Its six preset temperatures, 30-minute keep-warm and 2-minute memory do more than the SUSTEAS dial thermometer, and it carries a 3-year warranty. The SUSTEAS is a simpler vintage-look kettle with a 1.7L body and 18/8 stainless interior; its 113 ratings average 4.8, but that is a small sample next to Cuisinart's 3,792 at 4.7. Owners of the Cuisinart praise fast heating and precise presets; some report the button labels wearing off over years of use.

• Choose the SUSTEAS if you want a plain kettle with a visible thermometer dial and a vintage look, and you don't need preset temperatures or keep-warm.
• Choose the Cuisinart CPK-17P1 if you brew green, white, oolong or black tea and coffee, and want one-touch presets, keep-warm and a 3-year warranty.