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Breville The Smart Kettle Luxe BKE845 review

Breville The Smart Kettle Luxe BKE845

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very easy to control with bright indicator lights around the control buttons.
  • Excellent to fill up.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end of pouring which is easy on the wrist.
  • Cord storage.
  • Audio boil finish reminder.
  • 5 pre-set temperatures and they are reasonably accurate.
  • Keep warm function maintains temperature for 20 minutes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.
  • Markings only in cups except for max (1.7L).

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Ease of use score
86%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
82%
Energy efficiency score
88%
Noise (dB)
64.4
Boiling time
3 min 4 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
84%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Cost

Price
$299.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Transparent window on both sides.
Operation light
u0022Onu0022 button illuminated.
Weight (kg)
1.24
Cord length (cm)
96
Fill in diameter (cm)
9.5
Footprint (cm)
21
Capacity (L)
1.7
Minimum water level (L)
0.5
Wattage (W)
2000 – 2400
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Removable filter
Cord storage
360° power base
Audio boil reminder
Auto stop when finish boiling
Switches off when lifted
Other features/uses
Variable temperature control (80°C, 85°C, 90°C, 95°C, 100°C). Keep warm function (maintain chosen temperature for 20 minutes). Soft opening lid.

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