Updated 9 Nov 2017
Breville
the Crystal Clear BKE595
Snapshot: The 1.7L Breville the Crystal Clear BKE595 has a stainless-steel + glass finish and a push-button lid. How noisy is it?
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Test results
Overall score
Ease of use
Noise
Boiling
Energy efficiency
Good points
- Quick at getting to the boil.
- Is very easy to fill (has a push-button lid).
- Has a comfortable handle.
- The on/off switch (below the handle) is easy to use.
- The indicator light is easy to see.
- The water can be poured in a nice even stream.
- The kettle doesn’t have to be tilted much towards the end of pouring (so the angle doesn’t feel uncomfortable).
- No problem with steam coming back at you.
But
- Noisy.
- The filter can be fiddly to remove and replace.
How we test
Overall score is made up of:
Ease of use (40%)
Noise (40%)
Boiling performance (10%)
Energy efficiency (10%)
Noise was assessed midway through boiling-up and from 1m away. A higher score means less noise.
Price is based on an October 2017 price survey.
Key data
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Avg price
Specifications
Boil time (minutes:seconds)
Capacity (L)
Weight (kg)
Features
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Notes
Member reviews
"Very happy"
12 Nov 2017, Tony P.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Only water noise when boiling. Brought on special for $70. On to second one. First was replaced under warranty for faulty lid. See cons below.
Cons:
My original one starting open by itself shortly before or just after it finished boiling. Not a problem after it’s finished boiling but definitely a problem before as it can’t turn off.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Fun spunky kettle!"
05 Mar 2016, Ian B.
Product use: 3 - 6 months
Pros:
The clear glass and the blue LED lighting. Does the job well
Cons:
None!
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Exceptionally fast boil. "
05 Mar 2016, AJ
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
Very very quick to boil & I found it a lot quieter than our last kettle. Very happy with this purchase.
Cons:
A little pricy but I shopped around & found it in special for almost half price.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
