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Sunbeam Retro Kettle KE5200 review

Sunbeam Retro Kettle KE5200

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Cord storage.
  • Audible boil reminder.
  • 4 pre-set temperatures and theyre reasonably accurate.
  • Very good controls.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • The kettle has to be tilted a fair way towards the end of the pour and it becomes uncomfortable on the wrist to hold.
  • Noisy.
  • The water level is not easy to see.

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Ease of use score
76%
Noise score
60%
Boil performance score
77%
Energy efficiency score
83%
Noise (dB)
60
Boiling time
3 min 12 sec

Sustainability

Brand reliability score
89%
Brand satisfaction score
83%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F

Cost

Price
$100.00

Specifications

Material
Painted metal
Lid type
Removable
Water level indicator
Transparent window at the handle.
Operation light
On/off and temperature selection switches.
Weight (kg)
1.05
Cord length (cm)
75
Fill in diameter (cm)
8.5
Footprint (cm)
21
Capacity (L)
1.5
Minimum water level (L)
0.5
Wattage (W)
2400
Website
sunbeam.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
4 preset temperatures. 20 minutes keep warm option for the selected temperature.

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