The Hamilton Beach 40864 is a no-frills 1.7-liter glass kettle that fills a full pot of mugs on a fast 1500-watt element. It is one of the better-reviewed budget kettles on Amazon, which makes it an easy pick if you just want hot water without paying for temperature presets.
Households that want a large 1.7-liter capacity and like watching the water heat through a glass body. It suits everyday tea, instant coffee, and pour-over prep when you do not need a set-and-forget temperature dial.
Skip if
You need exact brew temperatures for green tea or specialty coffee, since this is a simple on-off kettle with no variable temperature control. The glass also shows mineral spots, so skip it if you hate descaling.
Capacity 1.7 L
Carafe / container Kettle
Wattage 1500 W
Material Glass, Stainless Steel
Finish Glass
Color Glass
Priced 30% below the category median ($36.99 across 92 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 34,400 owner ratings
Popularity4.7/5
34,400 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other coffee makers, kettles and brewers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The 40864 keeps things straightforward: a 1.7-liter glass tank, a 1500-watt heating base, and standard 120-volt operation. That capacity is on the larger end for a home kettle, so you can boil enough for several cups in one go rather than refilling between mugs.
The glass-and-stainless build is the main draw at this price. You see the water level and the boil at a glance, and the high wattage means it reaches a rolling boil quickly. There are no temperature presets, so it boils to 212F and shuts off rather than holding water at, say, 175F for green tea.
At roughly $26, it competes directly with other large glass kettles. The trade-off for the low price is the lack of temperature control and the usual glass-kettle upkeep of regular descaling to keep the window clear.
Pros
Large 1.7-liter capacity handles several cups per boil
Fast 1500-watt heating element
Glass body lets you see water level and boil
Strong 4.5-star track record across 34,400+ reviews
Budget-friendly at around $26
Cons
No variable temperature presets
Glass shows mineral scale and needs regular descaling
Simple on-off operation only
Performance notes
Runs a 1500-watt element on 120 volts with a 1.7-liter glass reservoir, which is built for speed and volume rather than precision. Expect a quick boil to full temperature and automatic shutoff, but no ability to hold sub-boiling temperatures for delicate teas.
What buyers say
With a 4.5-star average across more than 34,400 ratings, owner feedback skews clearly positive for a kettle in this price range. That volume of reviews points to broad, sustained satisfaction rather than a small early sample.
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