The Salton GK1758 is a 1500 W stainless steel kettle with a distinctive basket-style carafe design, priced at $62.19. Its 4.2-star rating across 226 reviews puts it in solidly decent territory, though the low review count means less certainty than kettles with thousands of ratings.
Buyers who want a fast-boiling stainless steel kettle with a slightly different aesthetic than the standard cylindrical design. The basket carafe shape and stainless-glass color combination stand out on a counter.
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Skip it if you rely heavily on peer feedback to make a buying decision, 226 reviews is a thin sample size at a $62 price point. Also pass if you need a kettle with temperature presets or a keep-warm function.
Carafe / container Basket
Wattage 1500 W
Material Stainless Steel
Finish Stainless Steel
Color Stainless Steel, Glass
Dimensions 9 X 6.3 X 9.5 In
Priced 68% above the category median ($36.99 across 92 tracked models)
Weight of 3.0 lb - heavier than 80% of the 93 models we track
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 226 owner ratings
Popularity1.2/5
226 owner reviews, fewer 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 Salton GK1758 runs on 1500 W, which puts it in the fast-boil tier alongside most premium kettles. Its stainless steel and glass color combination gives it a slightly elevated look, and at 3.0 lb it sits in the mid-range for weight, noticeably heavier than sub-2 lb competitors but not unwieldy. Dimensions are 9 x 6.3 x 9.5 in, a moderate footprint.
The basket-style carafe is the product's defining physical quirk. It functions as a standard kettle for boiling and pouring but has a wider base profile than a traditional gooseneck or jug-style kettle. If you want precision pour control for pour-over coffee, this is not the right form factor.
At $62.19 it occupies a mid-tier price point, competing against well-established brands with far larger review bases. The 226-review pool is genuinely limited context at this price. The 4.2 stars reflect a generally positive but not exceptional ownership experience.
Pros
1500 W for fast boiling
Stainless steel build with a distinct basket carafe profile
3.0 lb weight, sturdy without being heavy
120 V standard US plug
Cons
Only 226 reviews at $62, limited track record compared to peers
No temperature control or keep-warm feature listed
Basket carafe design limits precision pour for pour-over brewing
4.2 stars is respectable but below category leaders at similar prices
Performance notes
1500 W at 120 V. Material: stainless steel. Finish: stainless steel. Weight: 3.0 lb. Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 9.5 in. Capacity is not specified in product data. Carafe style: basket.
What buyers say
With 226 reviews at 4.2 stars, the Salton GK1758 has a small but moderately positive following. The rating suggests buyers are generally happy but not blown away. The limited review pool makes it harder to assess long-term durability patterns than it would be for a kettle with 5,000+ reviews.
The capacity is not specified in the available product data. If exact volume is important to you, confirm on the product listing before purchasing.
Does the Salton GK1758 have temperature control?
No temperature control is listed for this model. It appears to be a boil-and-shutoff design without preset temperature options.
Is the Salton GK1758 good for a large household?
Without a confirmed capacity spec, it is difficult to say definitively. If the listing confirms a 1.7 L or larger volume, it would work fine for three to four mugs per fill. Check the listing for the current capacity figure.
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