Kettles and tea kettles

DeLonghi Argento KBX2016.W1 review

DeLonghi Argento KBX2016.W1

CHOICE Expert Rating

66%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls with fairly bright indicator light.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • Cord storage.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very noisy.
  • Awkward to remove lid, need to hold kettle with free hand and opening is small.
  • When pouring the kettle has to be tilted more towards the end.
  • Difficult to see water level behind semi-transparent window.
  • Awkward to remove and replace filter.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
66%
Ease of use score
74%
Noise score
50%
Boil performance score
73%
Energy efficiency score
87%
Noise (dB)
65
Boiling time
3 min 18 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
94%
Brand satisfaction score
85%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
C

Cost

Price
$139.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Removable
Water level indicator
Transparent window behind handle.
Operation light
Illuminated light on side of kettle.
Weight (kg)
1.18
Cord length (cm)
97
Fill in diameter (cm)
5.5
Footprint (cm)
26
Capacity (L)
1.7
Minimum water level (L)
0.7
Wattage (W)
2000
Website
delonghi.com/en-au

Features

Removable filter
Cord storage
360° power base
Audio boil reminder
Auto stop when finish boiling
Switches off when lifted
Other features/uses
None.

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