Bodum Electric Water Kettle Comparison

The Bodum Bistro Electric Kettle is an affordable entry-level plastic electric kettle that provides you with the basic features one would expect without breaking the bank. It is ideal for making tea, coffee, instant noodles, or anything else that calls hot water in less than 5 minutes.

It features a water level indicator, a steam sensor that automatically shuts the unit off, comes in several different colors, and is available in 17 or 34oz capacities.

It is BPA-free, as are all tea kettles nowadays but there are still some users who understandably don't trust plastic kettles and would prefer a stainless steel kettle.

Feature List

• Capacity: 17 or 34 oz making 5-7 cups.
• Material: Plastic outside with metal base.
• Manual On/Off switch on the handle.
• A steam sensor that automatically shuts off the unit.
• Water level indicator.
• Energy-efficient as it only requires 700W making it ideal for apartments, dorm rooms, or RVs

Customer Reviews

Since we’ve covered the Pros and Cons of using the Bodum Bistro Electric Water Kettle. Let’s head over to what the masses have a say about this water kettle.

• “This kettle is surprisingly compact and can be brought along to traveling trips. I own a trailer and bought the Bodum so I can enjoy nice cups of coffee every morning while on the road. It’s light and works very fast. Very pleased with my purchase!”
• “I love this little water kettle! It doesn’t take up too much space unlike my older water kettle which was even bulky to boot. Also loving its efficiency, it takes like a few minutes for tap water to be boiling hot and it’s great for my tea.”
• “Currently, I live alone and this compact kettle works fine for me. Been using it a lot on a regular basis and is perfect to boil water that can be placed inside a large travel mug – it can be for hot cocoa, tea or coffee, I pick whatever I feel like drinking for the day.”
• “I’ve been working with kettles on stovetops for quite a while and a friend convinced me to try out the Bodum kettle since it works faster and is more efficient. Never looked back ever since I got the cute little water kettle. Now I’m enjoying my coffee fix every morning even more.”
• “Love this kettle, I’ve been using it regularly every day. Works great for my morning tea!”
• “For one in its price range, this is a water kettle that can truly deliver. This blows out the rest of its competition in its group!”
• “Never content with the thermos that I bring often to camping trips so I’ve decided to look up for an electric kettle and this one caught my eye. It was love at first sight but ended up liking it even more during use. It’s compact, I can bring it around to my office or even in my study room. I have no regrets buying this water kettle.”

The Bodum Bistro Double Wall Electric Kettle is a step up from the entry-level Bodum Bistro. It is equipped with 5 different water temperature settings that can easily be adjusted, making it suitable for heating water for different types of tea (green, yellow, black, oolong, etc...) and has a keep warm feature for up to 30 minutes.

It features an elegant see-through glass body for full visibility into the water levels while maintaining a metal base for the heating element.

Feature List

• Five water temperature settings that can easily be adjusted via a rotary switch to make different kinds of teas: 60°C/140°F, 70°C/158°F, 80°C/176°F, 90°C/194°F, and boiling.
• Keep your water warm for up to 30 minutes.
• Design: Easily gauge the water level with its see-through glass body made of borosilicate that insulates the water.
• Removable lid for easy cleaning.
• Given that the water only comes into contact with the glass, the manufacturer's claims of being BPA-free are more credible.
• The transparent container makes it easier to control the water level. The scale line indicates liters, ounces, and cups.
• Manual On/Off switch and a sensor that auto shuts off the unit.

Customer Reviews

Now that we’ve covered the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the Bodum 11659 / Double Wall, let’s take a look at what the buyers can say about the water kettle.

• “At first glance, I wasn’t very convinced with the price tag but after using it at home – I am very sold by it. For a kettle that lies around a cheap price range, you would be surprised how it can heat up the water in a matter of a minute or two and then makes a loud clicking noise when it is done. No supervision needed at all while it boils, safe to use too!”
• “This water kettle is easy to use, easy to maintain. It’s easier to do both if you’re using tap water but if you’re utilizing something like mineral or hard water then you better have a descaling solution prepared during clean-up time. Other than that, I’m very happy with its performance at home. My hot water for my morning coffee always gets ready in a snap.”
• “Great kettle. Work fast and efficiently. I have also a zojirushi water boiler dispenser but this kettle provides you more than the purchased value in fact.”
• “Not heavy and cumbersome to bring around. The kettle can be brought to many places if you would wish it since it’s lightweight. Works pretty fast too. I have two of these kettles, one at home and one for the trailer truck whenever my family and I are going on out-of-town trips.”
• “Loving the fact that the kettle and the base are separate items since before I used to own an electric kettle whose cord is bound to the kettle itself. It’s admittedly a bit of a pain since I sometimes forget it is a corded kettle and I would end up tugging it by accident. That is however a thing of the past now since a cousin of mine recommended this kettle to me since it is a cordless kettle and the base and kettle are separate from each other. No more days of accidentally tugging the cords.”

Looking for something with a unique style? The Bodum Goose Neck Electric Water Kettle has a stainless steel design with an elegant matte black finish. It features a slow pour-over handle that allows for precision pouring, perfect for connoisseur tea lovers.

For those who have concerns over plastic kettles and their potential BPA hazards, this may be a suitable alternative to the plastic Bodum models.

It has a 27 oz capacity, auto shut off feature, an indicator light, and quite frankly, looks good on any kitchen countertop.

Feature List

• Design: Stainless steel with a matte black finish on the body and cork handle.
• Indicator light.
• Automatic shutoff feature.
• 27 oz capacity can make several cups.
• It is not see-through, so difficult to gauge the water level at a glance.