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Breville BKE820XL IQ Kettle, Countertop Electric Kettle, Brushed Stainless Steel

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Special Feature Alcohol-Free
Package Information Jug
Finish Type Brushed
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Material
Stainless Steel
Voltage
120 Volts
Wattage
1500

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  • The Breville IQ Electric Kettle features exact temperature times to bring out optimal taste and quality of your favorite tea or coffee
  • 5 VARIETAL SETTINGS: Pre-programmed and customizable 1-touch functionalities create ideal brewing conditions for black, green, white or Oolong teas and French Press Coffee
  • SOFT TOP LID: A bubbling brew presents a few hazards on the way from kettle to cup. This specialized lid gently releases steam and eliminates splashing
  • KEEP WARM BUTTON: One-touch functionality keeps your favorite brew at your chosen temperature for 20 minutes and can be activated before, during or on completion of the water heating cycle
  • CORDLESS CONVENIENCE: Cordless jug with 360 degree multi directional base with cord storage wrap
  • SETTINGS: 5 Pre-programed Settings, Auto shut off and boil dry protection; CAPACITY: 57 oz
  • WARRANTY: 1 Year Replacement; Voltage: 110-120 Volts; Power 1500 Watts

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Breville IQ Kettle BKE820XL

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,888 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the temperature control, ease of use, and design of the electric water boiler. They mention that it has different preset temperatures, looks nice, and is easy to use. Some appreciate the speed, and quality. However, some disagree on value, performance, and noise.

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234 customers mention188 positive46 negative

Customers like the quality of the electric water boiler. They say it's well-made, reliable, and has been a great device that has increased their quality of life. Some mention that it has survived multiple cross-country moves and still looks like new.

"very good quality" Read more

"I bought this for my wife and she absolutely loves it. Perfect green tea each and every time." Read more

"...We use it every day and it shows no real signs of wear...." Read more

"...It has been a very reliable appliance. Only over the last six months has it begun to show signs of old age, shutting off before the water is heated...." Read more

211 customers mention182 positive29 negative

Customers like the temperature control of the kettle. They say it has the ability to heat water to different preset temperatures and hold it at that temperature. They also appreciate the accurate temperature control, saying it keeps the water hot while steeping. Customers also say it heats up a kettle of water much faster than their electric stove.

"...The kettle is quiet. It's got this great feature of keeping water warm for up to 20-minutes, which is helpful...." Read more

"...Also a name brand, but it also comes with an insulated shell and a live temperature reading and costs 1/3 the price." Read more

"...With Breville, there is more control with water temperatures for tea and coffee and cleaning is simpler...." Read more

"...The primary reason we bought this Kettle is for its accurate temperature control and we are not disappointed...." Read more

137 customers mention130 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the age of the kitchen product. They mention that it's light and easy to handle, nice looking, and impressed with the thoughtfulness of the design. The control base is very nicely designed, with buttons that correspond to boil temperatures. The stainless steel and lit buttons look great, and it stays clean looking.

"...I love it. It's easy to clean and looks nice on the countertop. Expensive? Yes and worth every penny." Read more

"...Breville Lift And Look toaster as a gift and was impressed with the thoughtfulness of the design, so I included Breville in my search for a new..." Read more

"My third. Used another brand in-between. Now I'm back to this one. Stylish and very functional." Read more

"...It's also a good looking appliance and we're also Breville fans...." Read more

83 customers mention79 positive4 negative

Customers find the kettle easy to use, with simple instructions. They also say it's convenient and easy to set up. Customers also mention that it'll descale easily.

"...I would have given 5 stars for its functionality and ease of use and overall feel but a few months ago, I started to notice that the kettle wouldn't..." Read more

"...Really like it. Looks super sharp, super easy to use, boiled quickly and all the different tea temperatures are accounted for...." Read more

"...It's easy to descale - just put some vinegar in and heat it a bit, slosh it around, dump it out and rinse a couple times...." Read more

"...with a push of a button and the lid opens all the way so it's very easy to fill...." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the kitchen product. They mention that it is fast, accurate, and dependable. They also say that it saves time compared to the stove and is much faster than boiling on the stove. Customers also say the performance is excellent and it has saved them a small amount of time and aggravation every morning.

"...It has saved me a small amount of time and aggravation every morning...." Read more

"...I have been completely in love with this kettle for nearly two years. Fast and quiet!..." Read more

"...It’s also fast at reaching temperature, but I haven’t timed it so no feedback there...." Read more

"...It literally cuts cooking time in half because all I have to do is push button, grab pot, grab noodles, turn on stove, put noodles in pot and pour..." Read more

178 customers mention106 positive72 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the kettle. Some mention that it works awesome, is functional, and easy to use. However, others say that they ran into an issue where the unit would no longer heat and the kettle stopped boiling the water.

"...Now I'm back to this one. Stylish and very functional." Read more

"...Also, the kettle would occasionally keep boiling and not shut off, but this may have been due to water leaking into the electronic base...." Read more

"...I would have given 5 stars for its functionality and ease of use and overall feel but a few months ago, I started to notice that the kettle wouldn't..." Read more

"...All was excellent and I do believe that the water temp has a lot do to with making good tea...." Read more

74 customers mention33 positive41 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's well worth the price and a great investment, while others say that it’s a little expensive and wasting electricity.

"...There are some who think that the price is too expensive...." Read more

"...need accurate temperature control, this kettle is great and worth the extra money...." Read more

"...I love it. It's easy to clean and looks nice on the countertop. Expensive? Yes and worth every penny." Read more

"...to be well made and is solid, it feels heavy and well made, like, expensive. There is nothing ' tinny' about this thing...." Read more

56 customers mention32 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the kettle. Some mention it's quieter than previous ones, with a very mild notification chime when it'll be ready for use. However, others say that the beep is very loud and it beeping constantly. They also mention that they started hearing a faint crackling sound coming out of the base when not in use.

"...The kettle is quiet. It's got this great feature of keeping water warm for up to 20-minutes, which is helpful...." Read more

"...A few days ago, I had a pretty big flood from the kettle and heard a rattle...." Read more

"Not too noisy stylish look" Read more

"...It is a little loud; it is a thin stainless steel container so you can hear the water heating and it’s louder than an enamel stove top kettle...." Read more

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This is my 2nd Breville electric kettle. I purchased my first one in 2018, but it finally started going kaput late last year (2023). I ordered a new one the last day of December, arriving the first week of January 2024. I started using the new Breville electric kettle this week and couldn't be happier. I use the electric kettle to heat water for my morning herbal tea and my late afternoon and evening herbal tea. The kettle is quiet. It's got this great feature of keeping water warm for up to 20-minutes, which is helpful. There are some who think that the price is too expensive. Well, I paid $129 in 2018 for this Breville electric kettle, and only $139 this time around. This is well below what regular inflation would have made the price. This is fantastic electric kettle, one that you won't regret purchasing, especially if you're able to use it for 6-years! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
This is my 2nd Breville electric kettle. I purchased my first one in 2018, but it finally started going kaput late last year (2023). I ordered a new one the last day of December, arriving the first week of January 2024. I started using the new Breville electric kettle this week and couldn't be happier. I use the electric kettle to heat water for my morning herbal tea and my late afternoon and evening herbal tea. The kettle is quiet. It's got this great feature of keeping water warm for up to 20-minutes, which is helpful. There are some who think that the price is too expensive. Well, I paid $129 in 2018 for this Breville electric kettle, and only $139 this time around. This is well below what regular inflation would have made the price. This is fantastic electric kettle, one that you won't regret purchasing, especially if you're able to use it for 6-years! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
This is my 2nd Breville electric kettle. I purchased my first one in 2018, but it finally started going kaput late last year (2023). I ordered a new one the last day of December, arriving the first week of January 2024. I started using the new Breville electric kettle this week and couldn't be happier. I use the electric kettle to heat water for my morning herbal tea and my late afternoon and evening herbal tea. The kettle is quiet. It's got this great feature of keeping water warm for up to 20-minutes, which is helpful. There are some who think that the price is too expensive. Well, I paid $129 in 2018 for this Breville electric kettle, and only $139 this time around. This is well below what regular inflation would have made the price. This is fantastic electric kettle, one that you won't regret purchasing, especially if you're able to use it for 6-years! Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
very good quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
I bought myself this as a Christmas gift. I love it. It's easy to clean and looks nice on the countertop. Expensive? Yes and worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
I bought this for my wife and she absolutely loves it. Perfect green tea each and every time.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
I purchased this kettle in December 2009 from Amazon after owning several other kettles. The other kettles did the job of boiling water but I was tired of using a thermometer for making green tea. I got the Breville Lift And Look toaster as a gift and was impressed with the thoughtfulness of the design, so I included Breville in my search for a new kettle, even though it was pricey (at least three times what I was looking to spend). I wanted something for green tea, coffee (love the keep-warm feature), and for various jobs like making jello, hummingbird food, getting a jump on boiling a pot of pasta water, and filling the dishpan with hot water rather than letting the faucet run and waste water. Even though I initially questioned myself for spending this much, the investment paid off because we utilize all the features and put it to heavy use morning and night. We also like the lighted buttons that are easy for large man-fingers, hideaway cord feature, the fact that the base does not skid on the counter, and the plug with the big hole to easily unplug it with no strain on the power cord. We have no problems with build-up, even after 2-1/2 years, because we use nothing but filtered water in it. (We keep several tap water filtering pitchers on the counter at all times.)

In 2011, I started having intermittent problems with the kettle leaking. Also, the kettle would occasionally keep boiling and not shut off, but this may have been due to water leaking into the electronic base. Upon careful examination, it seemed that the water was coming out from the handle somewhere. I worked around the problem by taking the kettle off the base and setting it on a folded kitchen towel immediately after each use, and unplugging the kettle for safety reasons. The plug's design (big hole for finger in the center) ensures that constant plugging and unplugging doesn't put wear on the power cord, helping to avoid further problems or safety issues. After removing the leaky kettle from the base daily, the electronic problems stopped.

A few days ago, I had a pretty big flood from the kettle and heard a rattle. When I looked inside, I saw that one of the screws holding the handle on had fallen off completely. Time for a new kettle. The less-expensive variable-temp Cuisin*rt PerfecT*mp looks like a nice alternative, but I was concerned about the electronics being up in the handle where I could easily ruin them with water, instead of on a base away from the sink. Since I love this kettle and it does everything I want (and the price has gone down), I decided to re-purchase it. When I looked inside the new kettle, they had redesigned the way the handle is attached... no screws to fail (probably the source of the leak). I am packing the old kettle and base away for a spare in an emergency.

There are less expensive variable-temp kettles out there of good quality and design. However, this one has become my favorite, I have the matching toaster, and I have a spare base now.

UPDATE as of 10-02-2012: So far I've had no problems with my second kettle. I still unplug it daily just in case, and I'm still hanging on to the previous base. I'm a fan, but a cautious fan who puts safety first.

UPDATE as of 01-15-2013: Still no problems.

UPDATE as of 09-04-2013: Still no problems.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
Our 10-year old Breville kettle wore out, but we used it a lot every day. Rather than buy a cheaper kettle, we replaced it with the same brand /model. Fingers-crossed, cheers to another 10!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
Not too noisy stylish look
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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My third. Used another brand in-between. Now I'm back to this one. Stylish and very functional.

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Shawn.B
5.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated Style and Superior Quality
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2023
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
I am thoroughly impressed with the style and quality of the Breville 1.8L Variable Temperature Kettle BKE820XL in Silver. It exudes elegance with its sleek design, and the stainless steel construction ensures durability. The precise temperature control adds to its appeal, making it a top choice for tea enthusiasts. Overall, I highly recommend this kettle for its exceptional style and quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice features and finish
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2016
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
This is a nice kettle! Of course! It's what you expect when you pay this much, right? You must really enjoy your hot water if you're really considering this product. Well, I'm with you, because I like Breville products and I have made use of this kettle's features. I think that's the main point I'd tell you if you're considering buying - make sure that the feature set makes sense for your application. I French press coffee on occasion, and my wife and I generally enjoy brewing various kinds of teas. Sometimes we also just like cooler hot water! So clicking a button and having it take care of it, is nice. This kettle is also one of the fastest I've used - must have a good motor.

The one problem I have is that the base is constantly warm when it's plugged in. Not sure if it's just my unit - but I usually unplug it when not in use. Otherwise, I have used it daily to heat up water for my oatmeal and it works great. Two years now, and no issues. I paid quite a deal less for this compared to its current price - and even then had trouble justifying the spend - but again, if you can make use of the variable settings, it's the kettle for you!
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Kettle, Handy as Heck
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2016
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
This kettle is my prize now. Makes mornings so so easy, and the best part is the keep warm option. I'm that person that always forgets about the electric kettle after its done boiling and then forget to make myself some tea. Not with this guy. The beeping is not annoying, but very helpful for me. Beeps when its ready, keeps it hot if I forget or am busy, and then beeps again much later on to remind me. It's a tea-drinker dream. I really have nothing to criticize here. Except that I bought it refurbished on Amazon, came in and didnt work, and breville replaced it immediately. So again, even my one issue was resolved in a jiffy.
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Ekaterina
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
J’adore cette bouilloire. Elle est facile et agréable à utiliser.
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Ekaterina
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
J’adore cette bouilloire. Elle est facile et agréable à utiliser.
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Lynn R.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for tea lovers in urban areas.
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2015
Color: SilverSize: 7.5 CupsVerified Purchase
I like this kettle. It boils water quickly and turns itself off after one minute. My only disappointment is that I live in the country and need to thoroughly boil the water. My last Tfal gave me a temperature reading so I could simply wait for the required temperature (ie. green tea needs a much lower heat) With the Breville I basically have to guess. I think it would be excellent in an urban area, as you can simply touch the button for the perfect temperature for whatever kind of tea you are making. In the city, it would be a tea lovers dream.