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Best Electric Kettle with Temperature Control in India

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Short answer

The Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L is our top pick: it names all four of its temperature settings and lists both an auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Anyone shopping for a temperature control kettle is choosing between fixed presets, a digital display and a plain adjustable knob. Wonderchef is the only maker here that names its exact settings. Borosil also offers four presets on its Cooltouch model and adds keep-warm.

Two of the six kettles are multipurpose models with a steamer. They give variable control but are built for cooking as well as heating water.

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Comparison at a glance

Comparison at a glance: 6 products compared side by side
ProductCapacityPowerTemperature controlWarranty Amazon
Wonderchef Onyx 1.8 litres1350 watts4 modes2 years View on Amazon for Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L (opens in a new tab)
Hawkins Futura 1.4 litres1200 wattsDisplay, keeps warm1 year View on Amazon for Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle (opens in a new tab)
Pigeon Spark Digital 1.5 litres1500 wattsDigital, no presets listed1 year View on Amazon for Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L (opens in a new tab)
Borosil Cooltouch 1.5 litres1350 watts4 presets, keep-warm2 years View on Amazon for Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab)
AGARO Regency With Steamer 1.2 litres600 wattsVariable2 years View on Amazon for AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer (opens in a new tab)
Borosil Quick 1.3 litres600 wattsAdjustable knob1 year View on Amazon for Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab)

Specs from each manufacturer's product page. "Not stated" means the maker does not publish it.

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L

Brand: Wonderchef
View on Amazon for Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.8 litres
  • Power1350 watts
  • BodyStainless steel interior
  • Warranty2 years

The Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L is the largest kettle here. It offers four modes. They are 45, 55, 70 and 100 °C. The interior is stainless steel. The exterior has a double wall.

Wonderchef says the double wall holds heat longer and keeps the outside safe to touch. It also says hot water arrives in 3 to 4 minutes.

Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L specifications
Capacity1.8 litres
Power1350 watts
Body materialStainless steel interior, double-wall cool-touch exterior
Auto shut-offYes, switches off when water boils
Boil-dry protectionYes, switches off if the kettle is empty
Warranty2 years
Temperature presets4 modes: 45, 55, 70 and 100 °C

Pros

  • The four settings are named in full.
  • Wonderchef lists a shut-off at boiling and a cut-out when empty.

Cons

  • Temperature control details beyond the four modes are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants lower-temperature water for different drinks.

Falls short: It lists no keep-warm mode, which the Borosil Cooltouch does.

View on Amazon for Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L (opens in a new tab) Source: wonderchef.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #2Best for live readout

Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle

Brand: Hawkins
View on Amazon for Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.4 litres
  • Power1200 watts
  • BodyStainless steel
  • Warranty1 year

The Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle is sold by Hawkins as an electronic smart kettle. Hawkins says the display shows the liquid temperature, and the kettle holds water at the chosen temperature through the day. The body is 18/8 food-grade stainless steel.

Hawkins says its 1200-watt heater takes 2 cups of water from 30 to 100 °C in 150 seconds. The power cord is 1 metre long.

Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle specifications
Capacity1.4 litres
Power1200 watts
Body material18/8 food-grade stainless steel
Warranty1 year guarantee
Power cord length1 metre

Pros

  • The maker gives a heating time for 2 cups.
  • It shows the liquid temperature on the unit.

Cons

  • Hawkins lists neither a shut-off nor boil-dry protection for this 1.4-litre kettle.

Suits: A buyer who wants a live temperature readout and a quoted heating time.

Falls short: The page lists no preset temperatures.

View on Amazon for Hawkins Futura 1.4 Litre Electronic Smart Kettle (opens in a new tab) Source: buyhawkins.in (opens in a new tab)
Pick #3

Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L

Brand: Pigeon
View on Amazon for Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.5 litres
  • Power1500 watts
  • BodyStainless steel
  • Warranty1 year

The Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L is a digital model, and Pigeon says it has precise temperature control and an easy display. The kettle stands on a 360-degree cordless power base. The body is stainless steel.

This is the highest-powered kettle in the group, and auto shut-off is listed.

Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L specifications
Capacity1.5 litres
Power1500 watts
Body materialStainless steel
Auto shut-offYes
Warranty1 year

Pros

  • It has the highest wattage of the six.
  • Pigeon describes an easy display and a 360-degree cordless base.

Cons

  • Temperature presets and boil-dry protection are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who values a high wattage and a digital panel.

Falls short: No preset values are given, so the control range is unclear.

View on Amazon for Pigeon Spark Digital Kettle 1.5 L (opens in a new tab) Source: stovekraft.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #4Best for keep-warm

Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle

Brand: Borosil
View on Amazon for Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.5 litres
  • Power1350 watts
  • Warranty2 years

The Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle lists four preset temperatures and a keep-warm mode. It says the kettle uses Strix temperature control and carries overheat protection. The exterior is cool to the touch, and the lid opens with a press button.

A digital display sits on the body. The kettle will not start with no water inside.

Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle specifications
Capacity1.5 litres
Power1350 watts
Auto shut-offYes, turns off once the boiling point is reached
Boil-dry protectionYes, prevents the kettle from turning on when there is no water inside
Warranty2 years
Temperature presets4 preset temperature settings, plus keep-warm mode

Pros

  • Presets and keep-warm sit alongside a 2-year warranty.
  • Boil-dry protection is listed.

Cons

  • The body material is not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants set temperatures and safety cut-outs.

Falls short: The values of the four presets are not given.

View on Amazon for Borosil 1.5 L Cooltouch Digital Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab) Source: myborosil.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #5Best for steaming

AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer

Brand: AGARO
View on Amazon for AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.2 litres inner pot
  • Power600 watts
  • BodyStainless steel (SS304)
  • Warranty2 years

The AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer is a kettle and a small cooker in one. The inner pot is 1.2 litres, and a 0.92 litre steamer sits above it. The body is double-layered, with an SS304 inner and a plastic outer.

The pack includes a stainless steel steaming pot, a grill rack, an egg boiling rack and a plastic bowl. AGARO says the wider mouth eases filling, pouring and cleaning. The lid is transparent glass with a handle.

AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer specifications
Capacity1.2 litres inner pot; 0.92 litres steamer
Power600 watts
Body materialDouble-layered body: SS304 inner, plastic outer
Warranty2 years
Temperature controlVariable

Pros

  • It steams as well as heats.
  • Accessories are included in the pack.

Cons

  • AGARO lists no shut-off or boil-dry protection for the Regency.

Suits: A buyer with limited counter space who wants one appliance for tea water and steaming.

Falls short: At 600 watts it is among the lowest-powered kettles here.

View on Amazon for AGARO Regency Multipurpose Kettle With Steamer (opens in a new tab) Source: agarolifestyle.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #6

Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle

Brand: Borosil
View on Amazon for Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab)
  • Capacity1.3 litres
  • Power600 watts
  • BodyStainless steel
  • Warranty1 year

The Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle is sold as a quick multipurpose kettle. You turn an adjustable knob with a light indicator to set the temperature. The body is stainless steel.

Borosil says it can make noodles, steam vegetables and prepare momos and small idlis. A steamer and steel grill come with it. Borosil gives the lid as see-through glass and the heating element as concealed, with a wide mouth.

Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle specifications
Capacity1.3 litres
Power600 watts
Body materialStainless steel
Warranty1 year against manufacturing defects
Temperature controlAdjustable knob with light indicator

Pros

  • The knob comes with a light indicator.
  • The heating element is concealed.

Cons

  • Borosil lists no shut-off or boil-dry protection for the Quick.

Suits: A buyer who wants simple knob control and light cooking jobs.

Falls short: The page does not say which temperatures the knob sets.

View on Amazon for Borosil 1.3 L Quick Stainless Steel Electric Kettle (opens in a new tab) Source: myborosil.com (opens in a new tab)

How to choose

Decide first how you want to set the temperature. Wonderchef and Borosil Cooltouch give fixed presets. Hawkins shows a live reading. AGARO and Borosil Quick use variable or knob control. Pigeon says control is precise but names no settings.

Then compare safety. Wonderchef and Borosil Cooltouch state both auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Pigeon states auto shut-off only. The other three do not list either.

Power and capacity follow. The range runs from 600 watts to 1500 watts, and from 1.2 litres to 1.8 litres.

Counter space and cleaning also count. Hawkins lists a power cord of 1 metre, and Pigeon sits on a 360-degree cordless power base. The two multipurpose models bring a steamer and a grill or rack, and both list a wide mouth for filling and cleaning.

Warranty is the last check. Three kettles state two years, and the rest state one.

For simpler boilers without temperature settings, see our best electric kettle guide. The wider electric kettles page lists every model we cover.

Related: Best Electric Kettle in India, Best Multipurpose Electric Kettle in India.

Verdict

Wonderchef Onyx is the clearest answer for temperature control, because it names four settings and lists both cut-outs. Borosil Cooltouch adds keep-warm and a matching warranty. Hawkins suits a buyer who wants a readout. AGARO and Borosil Quick are for people who also want to steam food. Pigeon gives the most power but the least detail.

Our top pickWonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L

See our top pick on Amazon for Wonderchef Onyx Cool-touch Digital Kettle 1.8 L (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Which kettle names its temperature settings?

Only Wonderchef lists exact values. Borosil Cooltouch says it has four presets but does not name them.

Is boiling the only option?

No. Wonderchef lists settings at 45, 55 and 70 °C below the boiling mode. The maker does not say which drinks each one suits.

Does a keep-warm mode exist?

Borosil Cooltouch has one. Hawkins says its kettle keeps water at the desired temperature through the day.

Can I steam food in these?

Yes, in the two multipurpose models. AGARO and Borosil Quick both include steamer parts.

Do these kettles stay cool on the outside?

Wonderchef and Borosil both describe a cool-touch exterior. AGARO uses a double-layered body with a plastic outer.

What does the double-wall build do?

Wonderchef says it keeps water hot for longer while the outer wall stays safe to touch.

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