The Hamilton Beach 40941R is a 1.7L glass kettle with variable temperature control, running at 1500W and priced at $65.95. The glass body and temp selector distinguish it from the brand's standard boil-only models, but only 307 reviews at 4.0 stars leave questions about whether the premium over budget alternatives is consistently worth it.
Buyers who want a Hamilton Beach kettle with visible glass and variable temperature in one package, and are comfortable paying a mid-tier price for those features. The variable temp is genuinely useful for green and white tea drinkers who brew below boiling.
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Skip if you want strong social proof, 307 reviews and a 4.0-star rating are modest for a $66 kettle. Also skip if budget is tight; several glass variable-temp kettles exist in the $30-45 range with more reviews.
Capacity 1.7 L
Carafe / container Kettle
Wattage 1500 W
Material Glass
Finish Glass
Color Variable Temp, Clear Glass
Priced 78% above the category median ($36.99 across 92 tracked models)
Weight of 3.17 lb - heavier than 84% of the 93 models we track
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 307 owner ratings
Popularity1.5/5
307 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 40941R sits in Hamilton Beach's upper tier, adding variable temperature and a glass body to the brand's standard 1500W platform. The 1.7L capacity is the same as most family-sized kettles. Glass construction lets you monitor water level and bubbling activity without lifting the lid, and the variable temperature feature lets you target specific ranges for different brew types.
At $65.95, it occupies a price point where the competition includes the Cuisinart CPK-17P1 and the Chefman temperature-control models. The 4.0-star rating on 307 reviews is not alarming, but it's lower and thinner than you'd hope for a kettle at this price. Buyers in that review pool are split enough to pull the average below 4.5.
Dimensions are 9.96 x 10.87 x 7.28 in, one of the wider footprints in this guide, and it weighs 3.17 lb. The glass carafe finish and a color listed as 'Variable Temp, Clear Glass' indicate a clear body with a plastic or stainless base and handle.
Pros
Variable temperature control, useful for different tea and coffee types
1.7L glass carafe lets you see water level and boil
1500W element boils quickly despite the larger capacity
Established Hamilton Beach brand with accessible support
Cons
Only 307 reviews at 4.0 stars, limited confidence for a $65.95 kettle
Wide footprint (10.87 in) needs counter space
Priced higher than similar glass temp-control competitors with better review counts
No bought-last-month data to gauge current popularity
Performance notes
1500W on 110V. 1.7L glass carafe. Weight: 3.17 lb. Dimensions: 9.96 x 10.87 x 7.28 in. Variable temperature functionality listed in color/variant field. Glass body finish.
What buyers say
307 reviews at 4.0 stars is a cautious signal for a kettle at this price tier. The lower rating relative to comparable models suggests some buyers are not fully satisfied, possibly with temperature accuracy, build quality, or value perception. It's not a red flag, but it warrants comparison against alternatives with larger review pools at similar prices.
What temperature settings does the Hamilton Beach 40941R offer?
The listing identifies it as a variable temperature model, but specific preset temperatures are not included in the available spec data, check the product page for the full temperature range.
Is the glass on the 40941R borosilicate?
The listing specifies glass but does not clarify borosilicate vs. standard glass. Borosilicate is more heat-resistant; verify on the product page before purchase.
How does it compare to the Chefman temperature-control kettle?
The Chefman RJ11-17-CTI-RL has 16,700 reviews at 4.4 stars at $27.99, a lower price with far more reviews. The Hamilton Beach 40941R costs more than double with fewer reviews and a lower rating, so the Chefman has a stronger value case.
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