Is this kettle worth it?

For basic boiling at a low price, yes. It has no temperature settings, so tea drinkers who want precise temperatures should look elsewhere.

How much water does it hold?

Hamilton Beach lists it at up to 5 servings, roughly 5 cups. Fill it by opening the lid, since there is no water-level window.

Yes. It shuts off when the water boils and has boil-dry protection if it runs without water.

Yes. The kettle lifts off its base for cordless pouring, and the base stays plugged in.

The kettle, its power base, a removable mesh filter and a cord wrap. No separate filter or accessories are included.

The best new price was $14.00 at eBay as of November 5, 2026. Prices on basic kettles move little, so compare the four stores before buying.

At Walmart, for $17.97, 36% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 696 ratings.

5 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Hamilton Beach, Walmart, Shipabob, Poshmark.

4.4

$17.97at WalmartObserved at 3:43 PM

36% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.