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Spec Score #2Large 1.2 L, boil-only kettle
Best for households of three or more who just want to boil a lot of water fast
4.00★★★★☆Spec Score (out of 5)
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Score Breakdown
Specs
| Capacity | 1.2 L (1,200 mL) |
|---|---|
| Rated power | 1,250 W |
| Boiling time | About 1 minute for one cup (140 mL), water and room at 23°C |
| Temperature control / keep-warm | None (marked × in the maker spec table) |
| Safety | Lid that resists spilling if tipped, low-steam design, auto shut-off, boil-dry protection |
| Convenience | Dust-resistant spout cover, graduated water windows on both sides, fully removable lid |
| Cord length | About 1.3 m |
| Size | W24.2 × D16.1 × H22.2 cm (approx.) |
| Weight | About 1,140 g with the power base / about 900 g without |
🙂 Good points
- 1.2 L capacity and 1,250 W: on the large, high-power side of the four
- Has all four: a lid that resists spilling if tipped, low-steam design, boil-dry protection and auto shut-off
- The lid comes off completely, and there is a graduated window on both sides
🙁 Things to note
- No temperature control or keep-warm (marked × in the maker spec table)
- At about 1,140 g with the power base, it is on the heavy side among the four
Sources
T-fal official product page (spec table)
Scores are calculated only from specs published on official and retail pages.