Last Updated: May 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach Compact Glass Kettle 1 Liter 40930
Last Updated: May 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
340
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Review Analysis - 308 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Heating
73heats, kettle, stove, tea, heating
+95%
-5%
" ... works great, heats up fast ... "
" ... It heats up fast and looks like new after months of use. ... "
" ... Pros: Heated water quickly the one time I used it. ... "
" ... It looks sleek and heats up fast. ... "
" ... Heats up the water super afast and I like how it turns off once the temperature has been reached!! ... "
" ... I make tea every day and it heats up the water quick and automatically turns off when it's done boiled. ... "
" ... It boils water much faster than the microwave! ... "
" ... The handle stays cool and the outside of the glass gets warm but not super hot. ... "
Usage
34boil, tea, water, boiling, stove
+97%
-3%
" ... Fantastic tea kettle. ... "
" ... Bye bye stove top kettle! ... "
" ... Brings to boil in less than a minute. ... "
" ... I was looking for something small and efficient for a couple cups of tea at a time, i definitely found what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Overall I must saw I really love this kettle pot! ... Highly recommend this kettle pot!!! ... "
" ... This is a great small kettle. ... "
" ... Kettle was great when I first got it. ... "
" ... Definitely prefer it over the stovetop kettle. ... "
Cleaning
34clean, kettle, cleaning, lid, easy to clean
+85%
-15%
" ... Heats quickly, auto shut off, clean and attractive design. ... "
" ... Easy to clean so glad I bought this kettle. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, and it looks great on the countertop as well. ... "
" ... Boils in less than a minute and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It boils water much faster than the microwave! ... "
" ... It has a cool blue light while it is heating and it switches off instantly (which is good because I have boiled a pot dry on the stove more than once). ... "
" ... Heats water very quickly and is easy to use and clean! ... "
" ... I like the glass - the water level is much easier to see than a tiny water level window on stainless steel. ... "
Water Resistance
32boils, boiling, kettle, hamilton beach, boil
+84%
-16%
" ... Work great , boils water fast ... "
" ... I never thought I could love a water kettle, but here I am. ... "
" ... It is fast and It turns off when water boils! ... "
" ... The water is HOT when it's done and I love how the water will stay warm enough for a second cup if I want. ... "
" ... Who knew that watching water boil could be so much fun? ... "
" ... I like the glass container, the convenience of water boiling in a little over a minute, and I even like having the ability to keep the lit up while boiling and pouring so it doesn't come in contact with the water AT ALL :)) I've only had it for 3 months to replace a water service. ... "
" ... I love the blue LED feature that instantly goes off when its boiling so I can tell from far away if my water is ready. ... "
" ... I love how quickly the water boils. ... I use filtered water, so it still looks like brand new. ... "
Product Reliability
27two months, switch, month, every day, year
+63%
-37%
" ... I've been using this one now almost every day for weeks and no problems whatsoever. ... "
" ... Being alone and 80 yrs. ... "
" ... I've been using it two months now and I'm happy with it. ... "
" ... I've had this for about 2 months and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I bought this in Oct. it worked great. ... "
" ... It boils water really fast, has been reliable ( I have owned it for two months and use it just about every day at least once.) ... "
" ... Had it for a couple months now. ... "
" ... Used almost every day for the past couple months. ... "
Build Quality
27glass, water, lid, metal, rust
+41%
-59%
" ... It's molded into the plastic of the unit and hard to read. ... "
" ... Developed mold at the base after two months of proper use. ... "
" ... It broke with 3 month of used. ... "
" ... Rust inside the kettle within just 3 months. ... "
" ... Worked well until it broke during the second month of owning it. ... "
" ... My only complaint is When I open the lid or just pour the water that has just boiled, I faintly smell plastic. ... Maybe the plastic smell is coming from the lid. ... "
" ... Feels a bit cheap, especially the switch to turn it on. ... "
" ... However, after 8 months of light use (maybe 1x time a week) the glass cracked while heating water. ... "
Ease of Use
26easy, super, quick, works, safe
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use and works great ... "
" ... It is super easy to use and well sized for a single person or couple. ... "
" ... I love how easy this is to use and how pretty it is. ... "
" ... So fast and easy to use ... "
" ... But it’s super easy. ... "
" ... This is so quick and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, and it looks great on the countertop as well. ... "
" ... This works so quick and easy! ... "
Size
26smaller, perfect, counter, compact, 1
+77%
-23%
" ... I bought it for the office thinking “compact” meant it would be smaller, but it’s a pretty standard size. ... "
" ... Perfect size for me and works great. ... "
" ... I live in a tiny home "literally" so this works great for my space. ... "
" ... Very sleek, very clean lines, fits nicely on my counter. ... "
" ... My old one was bigger and I thought the smaller one would be the right size. ... "
" ... Perfect size for one person. ... "
" ... Grab this kettle if you need a smaller size. ... "
" ... 1 L is the perfect size for every day use. ... "
Design
20looks, nice, color, screen, look
+85%
-15%
" ... Plus looks great on my counter. ... "
" ... Clear, with a blue backlight as a nice indicator that it’s on. ... "
" ... The blue LED looks cool ... "
" ... But the design and led light look nice. ... "
" ... I love the blue lights around the bottom. ... "
" ... The blue lights look cool too. ... "
" ... I love the blue color. ... "
" ... First of all it looks great on our kitchen counter. ... "
Coffee
12coffee, water, instant, french press coffee, stove
+100%
" ... This is a great gift for any tea lover (or french press coffee). ... "
" ... Perfect for my French Press coffee. ... "
" ... I use it exclusively at work so my coworker and I can have piping hot water for our tea or coffee. ... "
" ... I use it every day to heat water for my coffee. ... "
" ... I use it for tea, and instant coffee! ... "
" ... Half my family is coffee lovers while other half is tea lovers so this products is a great medium for all of us. ... "
" ... Ready to pour for Hot Tea or Instant Oatmeal, or Instant Coffee! ... "
" ... And no taste of coffee or other tastes from a Keurig coffee maker, as there was before. ... "
Price
8value, size, money, kettle, counter
+100%
" ... I bought this model rather than other similar ones because it seemed to have a higher wattage than others in the same price range. ... "
" ... Pretty good for this price. ... "
" ... Everything we wanted in an electric kettle and for a great price. ... "
" ... Price was very reasonable too. ... "
" ... Nice compact size, looks super cool on counter and really decent for the price. ... "
Marketplace
8received, online, exactly, described, advertised
+75%
-25%
" ... Was excited to receive it! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised, and is perfect for my use. ... "
" ... exactly as described . ... "
" ... Could be cheaper but it works as advertised. ... "
" ... Shipping: I received mine in two business days as I have prime. ... "
Family
7small, one, little, 3, whistle
+100%
" ... She is 93 and has ALZ This is great for her little apt. ... "
" ... Daughter got for boyfriend. ... "
" ... This is the third one we've bought for ourself and one for each child's family. ... "
" ... Its part of my family! ... I live in a tiny home "literally" so this works great for my space. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for our small kitchen. ... This was my 10 year old granddaughter's Christmas present. ... "
" ... But now 3 out of 4 family members have used it and are all very impressed. ... "
" ... I got this one for my niece who lives in a studio apartment and she loves it. ... "
Returns
4returned, trash, return
-100%
" ... Anyway, it’s trash. ... "
" ... I have a couple more days leeway within the return policy, but I will return it to Amazon for a refund and buy something else if Hamilton Beach doesn't do the right things very soon. ... "
" ... Returned right away. ... "
" ... I have returned the product. ... "
Product As Described
4exactly, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised, and is perfect for my use. ... "
" ... exactly as described . ... "
" ... Could be cheaper but it works as advertised. ... "
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