Secura Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle Review (1.0 Liter | 1000 Watt)
Secura SWK-1001DB is electric kettle with 1.0 liter capacity and 1000 watt heating element. Is it worth the money? Let’s find out!
Performance
Bring water to the boiling point reasonably fast however that’s because of its smaller capacity. More powerful kettles will heat up same amount of water faster. The water doesn’t smell or taste contaminated which is sometimes the case with cheap electric kettles.
If you could complain about something it’s that the design of spout doesn’t really let you to pour fast and that handle can get a bit warm sometimes.
Quality
The overall build quality is mediocre (not as good as you see on more expensive models) however there are some good things too. Secura SWK-1001DB is mostly made of metal whereas many budget priced models are mostly made of plastic.
Features
Secura SWK-1001DB electric kettle features double-wall construction, stainless-steel interior, 360 degree rotating base, auto shut-off and boil-dry protection.
Some consumers have reported auto shut-off feature not working but it’s hard to say what’s the culprit and how common this issue is.
Other
Secura SWK-1001DB is smaller sized kettle which is advantage if you need something that doesn’t take up much space.
Verdict
Secura SWK-1001DB is a mediocre electric kettle. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a bad one but it falls behind more expensive models in almost every way: speed, quality, functionality etc., but overall it works just fine (however some consumers have had some issues like auto-shut off mode not working).
Secura SWK-1001DB Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Kettle Specifications:
- Voltage/Frequency: 120V/60Hz
- Power: 1000W
- Capacity: 1.0 liters
- Cord length: 30 inches
- Certifications/Safety listings:
- ETL