Breville sells its kettles in a few sizes and styles, and the names do not tell you which one is which. This page compares six Breville kettle models from Amazon Australia listings: what each one is for, how big it is, and what its lid, jug and settings do. If you are open to other brands, our best kettle guide covers more than one brand.
The short version: the Smart Kettle BKE825 is the full size pick, the Compact 1 Litre BKE395 suits one or two people, and the TempPro and Smart Crystal Luxe are the models with tea and coffee settings.
Best Breville kettle overall: Breville Smart Kettle BKE825
Best Breville kettle overall: the Breville Smart Kettle BKE825, the full size pick, because it has a 1.7L thermal shock resistant glass jug, 2400W rapid boil, a soft top lid and automatic switch off.
The listing describes a large capacity 1.7L, 7 cup jug in thermal shock resistant glass, and 2400 Watts rapid boil. The soft top lid gently releases steam and eliminates splashing, the jug is cordless with a 360 degree multi directional base and cord storage wrap, and the power on and off switch is illuminated. The listing also describes automatic switch off for dry running protection, and a clear kettle so you can watch the water boil. It has 4.5 stars from 363 ratings, the most of any Breville kettle here.
It suits families, shared kitchens and anyone who fills a big teapot. The honest catch: it costs a lot more than the Compact and the Soft Top Pure, so if you only need a simple 1.7L kettle, look at the Pure below.
Best compact 1L kettle: Breville Compact 1 Litre Kettle BKE395
Best compact 1L kettle: the Breville Compact 1 Litre Kettle BKE395, because it has German Schott glass, a soft open lid and automatic shut off in a small 4 cup size.
The Compact is the small Breville kettle. The listing describes German Schott glass, a soft open lid, a 1 litre, 4 cup capacity and auto shut off. It holds 4.6 stars from 312 ratings, the highest score of the models with a solid count behind them.
It suits one or two people, a small bench or a desk setup. The honest catch: the 1 litre jug is small for a family or for filling a big teapot, so choose the Smart Kettle if you boil for more than two.
Best value 1.7L: Breville Soft Top Pure Kettle BKE700
Best value 1.7L: the Breville Soft Top Pure Kettle BKE700, because it has a soft opening lid, dual water windows and a removable scale filter at a modest price.
The Soft Top Pure gives you the same 1.7L, 7 cup size as the Smart Kettle for much less. The listing describes a push button soft opening lid that prevents water splattering, high visibility windows on each side, a removable scale filter, a cordless jug with cord storage wrap and automatic shut off when it reaches boiling point. Power is listed at 2400 watts rapid boil. It has 4.4 stars from 179 ratings.
It suits anyone who wants a full size Breville kettle without paying for extras. The honest catch: it has the lowest rating of the Breville kettles on this page.
Best for kitchen colour: Breville Soft Top Luxe 1.7L Kettle BKE735
Best for kitchen colour: the Breville Soft Top Luxe 1.7L Kettle BKE735, because it adds a colour option to the soft top lid, dual water windows and cordless jug.
This listing is the Sea Salt colour. The listing describes a push button and soft opening lid that prevents hot water splattering, dual water windows made from BPA free materials, an ergonomic handle with lid release button and illuminated power button, and a cordless jug with a 360 degree base and cord storage wrap. The title gives a 1.7L size.
It suits a kitchen where the kettle is on show and the colour matters. The honest catch: only 23 ratings on this Sea Salt listing, so the count is thin.
Best for tea and coffee temperatures: Breville TempPro Kettle LKE642
Best for tea and coffee temperatures: the Breville TempPro Kettle LKE642, because it has 4 varietal temperature settings for Black, Green and Oolong tea and coffee, plus a keep warm button.
The TempPro is the Breville kettle for people who care about the water temperature. The listing describes pre set, one touch controls for Black, Green and Oolong teas and coffee, a large 7 cup, 1.7L capacity, a keep warm button that keeps the water warm for up to 20 minutes, and a cordless jug on a 360 degree base with integrated cord storage. This listing is the Cream colour. It shows a 5.0 rating from 13 ratings.
It suits tea and coffee drinkers who want a setting for each drink. The honest catch: the 5.0 rating rests on only 13 ratings, so treat it as an early signal.
Best premium glass kettle: Breville Smart Crystal Luxe Glass Kettle BKE855
Best premium glass kettle: the Breville Smart Crystal Luxe Glass Kettle BKE855, because it has 5 varietal settings for teas and coffee, a keep warm button and a 7 cup glass jug.
The listing describes 5 varietal settings for Black, Green, White and Oolong tea and coffee, and a keep warm button that holds your brew for 20 minutes. It also lists adjustable sound settings, durable borosilicate thermal shock resistant glass, a stainless steel mesh filter with an anti drip compact spout, a soft top lid and a cordless jug. The jug is 1.7L, 7 cup. It holds 4.5 stars from 40 ratings.
It suits tea lovers who want the most settings in the Breville range on this page. The honest catch: it is the dearest Breville kettle here and has only 40 ratings.
How to choose a Breville kettle
Pick the Breville kettle size first
Two sizes cover this page. The Compact is 1 litre, which the listing calls 4 cup. Everything else is 1.7L, and all but the Soft Top Luxe listing also call it 7 cup. Count how many people you boil for at once: one or two people are fine with the Compact, while a family or a big teapot wants the 1.7L jugs. If you brew in a pot, our teapot guide has sizes to match.
Do you need Breville temperature settings?
The Smart Kettle, Compact, Soft Top Pure and Soft Top Luxe list no temperature settings. The Compact and Soft Top Pure list automatic shut off, and the Smart Kettle lists automatic switch off for dry running protection. The TempPro has 4 varietal settings and the Smart Crystal Luxe has 5, adding White tea. Both list a keep warm button for up to 20 minutes. If you drink only builders tea, you do not need them. If you brew green or oolong tea, they are the reason to spend more.
Breville glass, steel or colour
Three models here are glass. The Compact uses German Schott glass, the Smart Crystal Luxe uses borosilicate glass, and the Smart Kettle listing describes thermal shock resistant glass with a crystal clear body. The Smart Kettle and Soft Top Pure titles say brushed stainless steel and the Smart Crystal Luxe title says brushed stainless. The Soft Top Luxe comes in Sea Salt and the TempPro in Cream, so check the colour on the listing before you buy.
Breville lid, water windows and jug features
Five models list a soft top or soft open lid. The TempPro listing does not specify its lid type. The Soft Top Pure and Soft Top Luxe add dual water windows, and the Pure adds a removable scale filter. All the 1.7L models list a cordless jug, and the Smart Kettle, Soft Top Pure, Soft Top Luxe and TempPro also mention cord storage.
Reading the Breville model names
Use the code on the listing, such as BKE825 or LKE642, to be sure you are comparing the same kettle, and check the selected colour on the listing too.
How much to trust the Breville ratings
The Smart Kettle (363), Compact (312) and Soft Top Pure (179) have the biggest samples. The Soft Top Luxe (23), TempPro (13) and Smart Crystal Luxe (40) have thin counts, so read them as early signals.
Breville kettle and toaster sets
Many shoppers search for a Breville kettle and toaster set. None of these six is listed as a set, so choose the kettle here and look at our toaster guide for the partner.
Frequently asked questions
Which Breville kettle is best?
For most kitchens the Breville Smart Kettle BKE825 is the best pick: the listing describes a 1.7L jug, 2400W rapid boil, a soft top lid and automatic switch off. If you only boil for one or two people, the Compact 1 Litre BKE395 does the job in a smaller size.
Is the Breville Smart Kettle worth it?
It is worth it if you want the glass body. The listing describes thermal shock resistant glass, a soft top lid, a cordless jug and automatic switch off. The Soft Top Pure BKE700 has the same 1.7L size with dual water windows and a scale filter for less, so choose it if you do not need the glass.
Which Breville kettle is best for tea?
The TempPro LKE642 and the Smart Crystal Luxe BKE855 are the tea kettles here. The TempPro lists 4 varietal settings for Black, Green and Oolong tea and coffee, plus a keep warm button. The Crystal Luxe lists 5 settings, adding White tea, with its own keep warm button. Both have thin rating counts.
Does Breville make a glass kettle?
Yes, three models here use glass. The Smart Kettle BKE825 listing describes thermal shock resistant glass and a crystal clear kettle, the Smart Crystal Luxe BKE855 lists borosilicate thermal shock resistant glass in a 7 cup jug, and the Compact 1 Litre BKE395 lists German Schott glass in a 1 litre, 4 cup size.
Which Breville kettle suits one or two people?
The Compact 1 Litre BKE395 suits one or two people. The listing gives a 1 litre, 4 cup capacity with a soft open lid and automatic shut off. The Smart Kettle BKE825 holds 1.7L, which suits a family or a big teapot better, but it costs a lot more.
Does Breville sell a kettle and toaster set?
None of the six kettles here is listed as a kettle and toaster set, so you buy the toaster separately. Match the look by choosing the Soft Top Luxe BKE735 in Sea Salt or the TempPro LKE642 in Cream, then see our toaster guide for a partner.
What colours does the Breville kettle come in?
On this page the Smart Kettle BKE825 and the Soft Top Pure BKE700 are listed in brushed stainless steel, the Compact BKE395 is clear glass, the Soft Top Luxe BKE735 is Sea Salt and the TempPro LKE642 is Cream. Check the colour on the listing before you buy.
How do I read Breville kettle model names?
Match the code, not the nickname. The listings use codes such as BKE825 for the Smart Kettle, BKE700 for the Soft Top Pure and LKE642 for the TempPro, so check the full code and the colour together. Compare capacity in litres and the settings the listing names, since the code alone does not tell you.
Is there a cheap Breville kettle worth buying?
The Compact 1 Litre BKE395 and the Soft Top Pure BKE700 are the cheaper models here, and the Smart Kettle costs a lot more than either. The Compact has 4.6 stars from 312 ratings. The Soft Top Pure is the value 1.7L pick. Prices move, so check the listing for today's price.
