Kettles and tea kettles

Smeg Mini Kettle KLF05 review

Smeg Mini Kettle KLF05

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls with fairly bright indicator light.
  • Very good to fill up.
  • Very good handle comfort.
  • The kettle doesn't have to be tilted much towards the end which is easy on the wrist.
  • Cord storage.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Noisy.
  • No water level markings on the outside. You have to open the kettle to see the markings.
  • Filter is built-in.
  • Only fills to 800mL.

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Ease of use score
78%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
60%
Energy efficiency score
88%
Noise (dB)
60
Boiling time
3 min 40 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
N/A
Brand satisfaction score
N/A
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
B

Cost

Price
$199.00

Specifications

Material
Stainless steel
Lid type
Hinged
Water level indicator
Min and max lines inside kettle tank.
Operation light
Illuminated on/off switch.
Weight (kg)
1.06
Cord length (cm)
105
Fill in diameter (cm)
9.3
Footprint (cm)
20
Capacity (L)
0.8
Minimum water level (L)
0.18
Wattage (W)
1400
Website
smeg.com.au

Features

Removable filter
No (has a coarse grid)
Cord storage
360° power base
Audio boil reminder
Auto stop when finish boiling
Switches off when lifted
Other features/uses
None.

Looking for user reviews?

We don't offer user reviews anymore. Help us improve this expert review by sharing your feedback in a quick survey.