The ZKIAH Retro Stainless Steel Electric Kettle is a retro kettle with a thermometer, best for tea drinkers. Rated 4.3 out of 5 across 437 user ratings. The main drawback: no automatic temperature presets. We scored it 4.1 out of 5.
Most people buy it for the looks and stay for the speed: the ZKIAH retro kettle boils 1.7 litres quickly, lets you watch the temperature climb on its dial and gets compliments on the counter. The doubts are over longevity, with build quality and plastic parts drawing mixed reports.
NoFussDeal rates the ZKIAH Retro Stainless Steel Electric Kettle 4.1 out of 5. Last updated September 26, 2026.
At 1500 watts on 120 volts, ZKIAH rates the kettle to boil a full 1.7 litres, roughly 6 to 7 cups, in under 5 minutes.
A thermometer on the kettle shows the water temperature as it heats, so you can switch off manually when it reaches the temperature you want.
The inner pot, inner lid and spout are food-grade 304 stainless steel, and a food-grade PP filter sits in the spout. The water level indicator is BPA free.
A STRIX thermostat switches the kettle off automatically once it boils or if it runs dry, within 30 seconds according to ZKIAH. The kettle lifts off a 360° base with a cord winder underneath.
ZKIAH lists the material as Stainless Steel. Four of the six owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 91: we started at 86 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
ZKIAH lists the wattage as 2200 watts. Two of the six owner reviews we read mention it. All of them gave the product four or five stars. Score 91: we started at 86 and added 5 because the owner reviews that mention it are positive.
None of the six owner reviews we read mention it. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we started at 86 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
ZKIAH lists the wattage as 2200 watts. Two of the six owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we start…
ZKIAH lists the wattage as 2200 watts. Two of the six owner reviews we read mention it, and those owners gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we started at 86 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 74: we started at 86 and took off 12 because it draw…
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 74: we started at 86 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
None of the six owner reviews we read mention it. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 74: we started at 86 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
71% of ratings are five stars and 9% are four. 7% are three stars and 13% are one or two. A sizable share of ratings sit low, so weigh the drawbacks below as heavily as the praise. Score 86: its 4.3 star average on a 100 point scale.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we started at 86 and took off 6 because opinion …
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 20% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 80: we started at 86 and took off 6 because opinion is split.
Based on 437 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.3 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 9% | |
| 3 stars | 7% | |
| 2 stars | 5% | |
| 1 stars | 8% |
I bought this for a trip I'm about to take out of the country. The hotel where I will be doesn't have a microwave, so to make tea and broth I needed something that I could pack and have avai… Read it on AmazonLindsey Powers · March 21, 2021 · Verified
I like shopping on Amazon because it's very convenient. I work long hours and don't have time to go to the mall. When I found my water bottle at home was broken, I opened the Amazon and foun… Read it on AmazonJason · June 24, 2021 · Verified
This tea kettle is awesome. The automatic shut off keeps it from boiling over, Love the vintage look, has fill line and you can watch the temperature rise,It really is one of my favorite pur… Read it on AmazonAmanda · December 2, 2020 · Verified
I have wanted this for so long and finally decided to buy it from me for my birthday. I just love how it works. It also works like a dream heats very quickly and shuts off when it boils. You… Read it on AmazonDarla Purcel · March 24, 2022 · Verified
I’ve gotten more compliments on this retro kettle. It works great, looks great, heats fast and has a temperature gauge that lets you know how hot the water is, I love it!Pkkel · October 18, 2022 · Verified
Ich fand toll das dass Gerät ohne zusätzliche Verpackung verschickt wurde. Endlich mal ein bisschen NachhaltigkeitA.F. · September 19, 2022 · Verified
Remove all packaging. Fill the kettle to the max line, boil, and pour the water away. Do this a couple of times before your first drink to clear any new-appliance taste.
Put the base on a dry, level counter away from the edge. Unwind as much cord as you need from the reel underneath and plug it into a 120-volt outlet.
Fill through the spout or the lid with fresh cold water, staying between the minimum and maximum marks on the water level indicator.
Make sure the spout filter is in place so scale and loose bits stay in the kettle.
Set the kettle on the base, any way round, and press the switch. The LED glows blue while it heats and goes out when the water boils.
For green or white tea, watch the dial and switch off by hand when it reaches the temperature you want. Remember the dial reads in Celsius.
For most buyers, yes: we score it 4.1 out of 5. The ZKIAH retro kettle is easy to like.
Rated 4.3 out of 5 across 437 user ratings, with 71% giving it five stars and 8% one star.
Thermometer reads in Celsius only. Build quality and plastic parts get mixed reports.
Hand wash only and wipe the outside clean. Descale regularly if you live in a hard-water area.
For green tea, switch off well before the boil. For oolong, let it climb a little higher.
The ZKIAH retro kettle is easy to like. It boils 1.7 litres quickly at 1500 watts, keeps water in contact with 304 stainless steel, filters the spout, and uses a STRIX control for reliable shut-off and boil-dry protection. The thermometer is a genuinely useful extra for tea drinkers who want to stop short of a full boil, though it reads only in Celsius. It is the look that wins people over, and it draws compliments. Weigh that against mixed reports on build quality and plastic parts, and some units that do not last.
A pretty, quick kettle with a handy thermometer and good safety controls. Buy it for the style and speed, and keep the receipt in case yours is one of the less durable units.
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