Is $12 a good price for this kettle?

Yes. At $12.00 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, it is cheaper than most 1.7L glass kettles, which commonly sell for $25 to $40.

How fast does it boil?

At 1500W, a full 1.7L takes roughly 5 to 7 minutes; a few cups boil in about 2 to 3 minutes.

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

It boils water for tea but has no infuser basket, so brew in a cup or pot. The included mesh filter catches larger particles at the spout.

The wide opening lets you reach inside. Descale with a vinegar-and-water boil every few weeks if your water is hard.

Listings show black, black copper, blue, gray and metallic black.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings.

12 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Macy's, Wayfair.

At eBay, for $35.49, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

4.6

$35.49at eBayObserved at 2:25 PM

19% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.