AmazonBasics Electric Kettle with Glass Carafe 1.7L

By AmazonBasics · Electric Kettles · Kitchen & Cooking

  • 1.7-liter glass carafe (57.5 fl oz)
  • 1500 watts
  • Water level indicator window on the side
  • Auto shut-off plus boil-dry protection

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Summary

A boil-only electric kettle with a 1.7-liter glass carafe, a 1500 W element and basic safety features, built for buyers who just want hot water fast. The one thing to check before buying is that it has no temperature settings and no keep-warm, so it is the wrong tool for tea or pour-over coffee that needs water at a set temperature.

Strengths

  • Boiled 1.5 L of room-temperature water in 7 min 13 s in Shouldit’s instrumented test.
  • Low price for a glass-carafe kettle with a 1.7-liter capacity.
  • Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection come standard.
  • Light at 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) with a long 29.7 in (75.5 cm) cord.
  • The 3.5 in opening and removable mesh filter make cleaning easy.
  • Bon Appétit calls it a decent option at a very accessible price.

Weaknesses

  • Boil only: no temperature presets and no keep-warm.
  • The kettle waddles on its base; Shouldit scored the coupler fit 6/10.
  • The flat power cord is rigid and hard to wrap around the cord storage.
  • The lid interior is plastic and only a small black area stays cool to the touch.
  • Shouldit measured 75 dB peak, loud enough to notice in a quiet kitchen.
  • The glass type is unconfirmed, so the carafe may be more fragile than steel.

Verified specifications

ModelAmazon Basics Electric Kettle with Glass Carafe, F-625C.
RegionUS 120 V, 60 Hz.
Capacity1.7 liters (57.5 fl oz).
Power1500 W rated element; Shouldit measured 1250 W actual draw at 113 V.
MaterialGlass carafe with a BPA-free plastic handle, lid and base.
ColorBlack and silver.
Heating plateStainless steel with a blue LED ring that lights while boiling.
ControlsBoil only; no variable temperature settings and no keep-warm.
SafetyAuto shut-off at boiling and boil-dry protection when water runs low.
FilterRemovable mesh limescale filter at the spout.
LidHinged, push-button pop-up, opens to 85 degrees with a silicone seal.
Base360-degree swivel with cord storage and three anti-slip pads.
Power cord29.7 in (75.5 cm), three-prong grounded plug.
Dimensions8.3 × 6.3 × 8.8 in (21.0 × 16.1 × 22.3 cm); 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg).
Opening3.5 in (9.0 cm) across, wide enough for an adult hand.
Warranty1 year.
Full research notes and sources

Boiling speed, energy and noise

Shouldit tested the exact F-625C and measured 7 min 13 s to bring 1.5 L of 80°F (26.7°C) water to a boil, using 150 Wh and peaking at 75 dB. The plate is rated 1500 W, but at 113 V the kettle actually drew 1250 W (11.17 A). Five minutes off the base, the water fell from 212°F to 202°F.

Temperature control, build and cord

The kettle only boils. There are no temperature presets and no keep-warm, so it will not do the job for green tea or pour-over coffee that wants water below a rolling boil. Bon Appétit noted the blue LED ring “isn’t for everyone.” Shouldit found two build flaws: the kettle waddles on its base because of an imperfect coupler fit, scored 6/10, and the flat cord is stiff enough to be awkward to wrap. The lid interior is plastic, and the lid is not fully cool to the touch.

Cleaning, upkeep and running costs

The only recurring costs are electricity and descaling, since the kettle uses no pods or proprietary filters. The removable mesh limescale filter at the spout is meant to be cleaned often, and the 3.5 in opening is wide enough for an adult hand. No replacement parts availability from Amazon Basics was found in the sources checked. The warranty is one year.

Is it worth it?

Shouldit paid $29.63 for its review unit, and Bon Appétit listed the kettle at $26 (2026). Under about $26 it is a straightforward buy for someone who only needs to boil water; between $27 and $40 it is fair, and above $40 the missing temperature control makes it hard to justify. An owner on r/tea reports being “perfectly pleased” with a kettle that cost about $25. The reason to look elsewhere is tea or pour-over: kettles in the $40–100 range add temperature presets and keep-warm. CNET’s 2026 roundup tested 14 kettles and did not include this one, and Tom’s Guide’s 2026 roundup left it out too.

Which model this is

This page covers the 1.7-liter glass-carafe model F-625C, sold in black and silver. The US listing is ASIN B07JZQ1MXT. Do not confuse it with the stainless steel variant or the 1-liter glass variant: TechGearLab and Consumer Reports tested the stainless steel model, not this one, so their boil times and weights do not apply.

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