What Is the Best Kettle Under $100 in Australia in 2026?

Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Austin Pua, Travel Booking and Deals Editor, ShopBack

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What is the best kettle under $100 in Australia?

For most Australian homes, a $59 to $99 kettle does everything a $200 one does. CHOICE, which tests kettles in its labs, says kettles range from around $15 for a basic model to more than $200 for a high-end one, and that "price is no indicator of performance". The most expensive kettle CHOICE has tested cost $529 and did not impress. So the useful question is not "how much" but "which features do I actually use".

Here is how the under $100 field looked at The Good Guys on 8 October 2026. Prices move with promotions, so treat these as a guide and check the live price on the day.

Kettle	What it does	Listed price at the time of writing
Philips 5000 Series HD9395/90	1.7 litre, 2200 watt, double walled, stainless steel inner pot, 2 year warranty	$59 (The Good Guys and Myer)
Russell Hobbs Quiet Kettle RHK26330	1.7 litre, Quiet Boil technology, push to open lid, washable filter	$59 (The Good Guys)
Sunbeam Alinea Collection KE2700K	1.7 litre, 2400 watt, concealed element, 360 degree base	$85 (The Good Guys)
Russell Hobbs Addison Digital RHK510	1.7 litre, five temperature programs, keep warm, 2 year warranty	$89 (The Good Guys), $89.95 (Myer)
Sunbeam Arise Collection KEM5007SS	1.7 litre, 2300 watt, brushed stainless steel, boil-dry protection	$89 (The Good Guys)
Philips 7000 Series HD9396/90	1.7 litre, 2200 watt, six settings from 40 to 100 degrees, keep warm	$99 (The Good Guys and Myer)
Breville The Temp Set LKE842	1.7 litre, 2400 watt, four temperature settings, 20 minute keep warm	$99 on promotion against a $139 ticket (The Good Guys)

Specifications are from the product pages at The Good Guys. Every model listed shows auto shut-off on its product page, and most also list boil-dry protection.

Our short answer by need:

• Just boil water, cheaply: Philips 5000 Series. Double walled, stainless inside and $59 at both The Good Guys and Myer at the time of writing.
• Early risers and open plan homes: Russell Hobbs Quiet Kettle, built around Quiet Boil technology.
• Tea drinkers: Russell Hobbs Addison Digital (five programs for green, white, oolong, coffee and black tea) or Philips 7000 Series (six settings from 40 to 100 degrees).
• Fastest boil on paper: the 2400 watt models, such as the Sunbeam Alinea and Breville Temp Set, have the highest power rating in this list.

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Best kettle: what actually makes a kettle good?

A good kettle boils quickly, pours without dribbling, is easy to fill and is safe to leave alone. CHOICE's buying guide lists the features that matter most day to day:

• A comfortable, balanced handle with enough finger room to stay clear of the hot body.
• A hinged lid or wide spout, so you can fill it without taking the lid off.
• Clear controls and a readable water window from both sides, for left and right handed use.
• A non-slip 360 degree base with cord storage underneath.
• Auto shut-off, which every kettle in the table above lists in its specifications.

Body material is mostly a style choice, with trade-offs. CHOICE says stainless steel can show fingerprints, while glass kettles look modern but can show mineral marks on the inner base over time, which means more cleaning with bicarb or vinegar. It has also had reports of plastic kettles giving water a strange taste when water is left in and reboiled, so it suggests pouring out leftover water before refilling.

Running costs are small. CHOICE estimates that boiling a full kettle a couple of times a day for a year costs about $32 at 40 cents per kWh. The easiest saving is to boil only what you need.

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Best kettle Australia 2026: which type should you buy?

Electric jug kettles are the right pick for almost everyone in 2026. CHOICE tests three types: electric kettles, stovetop kettles and instant hot water dispensers.

• Electric kettles are by far the most popular. They are usually faster than stovetop kettles and switch off automatically.
• Stovetop kettles whistle when boiled but have no auto switch-off. CHOICE says they are less energy efficient on gas or ceramic cooktops, though they boil quickly and efficiently on induction.
• Instant kettles heat only the water you dispense, which is fast, but they take up more bench space and usually cost more than $100.

Temperature control is the main feature worth paying for under $100. It suits people who brew green or white tea, or pour-over coffee. If that is not you, the $59 tier covers the job. One caution from CHOICE: its lab tests show preset temperatures are not always very accurate, so treat the numbers as close, not exact.

Quiet boil is the second. CHOICE measures kettles from about 47dB, which is reasonably quiet, to 65dB, about the level of a normal conversation. It found quiet boil models can be relatively quiet, though some kettles without the label are quiet too, and the effect may fade as the coating inside ages.

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Best kettle deals in Australia in 2026: where the savings come from

Kettle prices move week to week with store promotions, so the deal is usually in the timing, not the store. On 8 October 2026, the Breville Temp Set was listed at $99 at The Good Guys against a $139 ticket price, a $40 drop, while the Sunbeam Alinea was flagged as a promotion at $85. The same models can return to full price the following week.

How to land a good kettle deal:

1. Pick two or three model numbers first. Model numbers like HD9395/90 or RHK510 let you compare like for like across stores.
2. Check the price on the day at each store. Several models carried the same price at The Good Guys and Myer at the time of writing.
3. Watch the big retail events. Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026 and Boxing Day on 26 December; small appliances are usually part of the wider discounting around both.
4. Factor in delivery and rewards, which can change the real price by more than the sticker difference on a $59 to $99 item.
5. Go through ShopBack before you pay, so the effective price drops on whichever store wins.

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The Good Guys vs Myer: best kettle price comparison 2026

On the models both stores carried, prices were the same or within a few cents at the time of writing. The Philips 5000 Series was $59 at both, the Philips 7000 Series $99 at both, and the Russell Hobbs Addison Digital $89 at The Good Guys and $89.95 at Myer. The Russell Hobbs Brooklyn glass kettle was $109 at both, just over budget.

Because the sticker price is often a tie, the deciding factors are each store's own programmes:

	The Good Guys	Myer
Store rewards	90 Day StoreCash on qualifying purchases and offers; free to join, sign up and activate the Digital Wallet before you buy; each reward expires 90 days after issue and must be used in one transaction	MYER one membership with points towards rewards; Member Pooling lets up to 4 members combine points
Price protection	30 Day Price Guarantee for customers who buy Gold Service Extras with the product: 120% of the difference back as store credit if the price drops at The Good Guys or an approved competitor within 30 days	Check Myer's own terms on the day
Getting it fast	Uber Delivery at participating stores, ASAP within 90 minutes or scheduled up to 48 hours ahead, for eligible small items	Check the delivery options Myer shows for your postcode at checkout

All details are from each store's own pages at the time of writing and can change. Read the current terms before you rely on any of them.

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Buying a kettle at The Good Guys, Myer or Amazon Australia

All three sell the big kettle brands; pick the one whose delivery and rewards suit you, then go through ShopBack before you pay.

The Good Guys

The Good Guys had more than a dozen kettles listed under $100 on 8 October 2026, from Philips, Russell Hobbs, Sunbeam and Breville. Small items ship with Australia Post, Team Global Express or StarTrack, or by Uber Delivery from participating stores within about 90 minutes, according to The Good Guys. Open it through the ShopBack The Good Guys page.

Myer

Myer stocks everyday brands like Philips, Russell Hobbs and Sunbeam alongside premium kettles from Smeg, KitchenAid and De'Longhi, which mostly sit above $100. MYER one members earn points on eligible spend. Open it through the ShopBack Myer page.

Amazon Australia

Amazon Australia offers free delivery within Australia on eligible orders of $59 or more, according to its delivery help page, excluding select remote areas. Prime members get free expedited delivery on Prime eligible orders with no minimum spend; Prime is $9.99 a month after a 30-day free trial, according to Amazon Australia. Check whether a kettle is sold or fulfilled by Amazon AU, since that decides free delivery eligibility. Open it through the ShopBack Amazon page.

Other stores that sell kettles in Australia include Big W, Harvey Norman and Target, each with its own page on ShopBack Australia.

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How ShopBack lowers what you pay for a kettle

Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first. ShopBack Australia works with The Good Guys, Myer and Amazon Australia. Treat it as a normal step in buying, like checking the price at a second store.

How it works:

1. Open the store's page on ShopBack Australia: The Good Guys, Myer or Amazon Australia.
2. Tap through to the store and buy your kettle as you normally would, in the same session.
3. ShopBack tracks the order. Once the store confirms it, the money becomes available to withdraw to your bank account.

ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. That is the difference from StoreCash or MYER one points, which are store rewards you spend later at that store.

A worked example (illustrative only). You buy the Philips 7000 Series for $99. At an illustrative 3% rate, $2.97 comes back after the order is confirmed, so your effective price is $96.03. The rate here is an example only; check the live rate and terms on the store's ShopBack page before you buy, because rates change and some products are excluded.

To keep the order tracking properly, start from the ShopBack page, finish on the same device, and use only codes shown on the store's ShopBack page. The guide to activating ShopBack before you buy has the full checklist.

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Key takeaways

• CHOICE says kettles run from about $15 to more than $200 and that price is no indicator of performance.
• Under $100 you can buy a 1.7 litre kettle with auto shut-off, and often temperature control or quiet boil.
• At the time of writing, the Philips 5000 Series was $59 and the Philips 7000 Series $99 at both The Good Guys and Myer.
• Temperature control suits tea and pour-over coffee drinkers; quiet boil suits early risers and open plan homes.
• A full kettle boiled twice a day costs about $32 a year to run, per CHOICE.
• Compare by model number, factor in delivery and store rewards, then go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best kettle under $100 in Australia?

It depends on what you need. For a plain, reliable kettle, a 1.7 litre model such as the Philips 5000 Series (listed at $59 at The Good Guys and Myer at the time of writing) covers most homes. For tea at set temperatures, the Russell Hobbs Addison Digital ($89 at The Good Guys) or Philips 7000 Series ($99) fit under $100. CHOICE says price is no indicator of kettle performance, so you rarely need to spend more.

How much should I spend on a kettle in Australia?

CHOICE says kettles range from around $15 for a basic model to more than $200 for a high-end one, and the most expensive kettle it has tested cost $529 without impressing on performance. For most households, $59 to $100 buys a 1.7 litre kettle from a known brand with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection.

Is a temperature control kettle worth it?

It is worth it if you drink green, white or oolong tea or pour-over coffee and care about water temperature. If you only make black tea and instant coffee, a basic kettle does the same job. CHOICE notes that its lab tests show temperature settings are not always very accurate, so treat them as a guide.

Are quiet boil kettles really quieter?

Usually, yes. CHOICE measures kettle noise from about 47dB (reasonably quiet) to 65dB (about the level of a normal conversation) and has found quiet boil models can be relatively quiet, although some kettles without the label are quiet too. It also notes the quiet boil effect may fade as the kettle ages.

How much does it cost to run a kettle in Australia?

Not much. CHOICE estimates that boiling a full kettle a couple of times a day for a year costs about $32, based on 40 cents per kWh. Boiling only the water you need is the easiest way to cut that.

Is The Good Guys or Myer cheaper for kettles?

Neither came out consistently cheaper in our check. At the time of writing, several of the same models carried the same or nearly the same price at both: the Philips 5000 Series at $59, the Philips 7000 Series at $99 and the Russell Hobbs Addison Digital at $89 (The Good Guys) or $89.95 (Myer). Compare the exact model number on the day and look at delivery, store rewards and returns as well as the sticker price.

Does Amazon Australia have free delivery on kettles?

Amazon Australia offers free delivery within Australia on eligible orders of $59 or more, according to its delivery help page, excluding select remote areas. Prime members get free expedited delivery on Prime eligible orders with no minimum; Prime is $9.99 a month after a 30-day free trial, according to Amazon Australia.

When are the best kettle deals in Australia?

Kettles are discounted through the year in store promotions, so a model that is $139 one week can be $99 the next. Big retail events such as Black Friday on 27 November 2026 and Boxing Day on 26 December usually bring wider small appliance discounts. Track the exact model number and buy when it drops under your budget.

How does ShopBack make a kettle cheaper?

Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first. Open The Good Guys, Myer or Amazon Australia from ShopBack Australia, buy the kettle as normal, and part of what you spent comes back to you as cash once the order is confirmed. It works like a discount on the price, so the effective price drops. Check the live rate and terms on the store's ShopBack page before you buy.

Which other Australian stores sell kettles?

Besides The Good Guys, Myer and Amazon Australia, kettles are sold at Big W, Harvey Norman and Target, among others. Each has its own page on ShopBack Australia with its own live rate and terms.

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About this guide

We used CHOICE's kettle buying guide for price range, features, noise, energy cost and kettle types; The Good Guys' kettle range and product pages for specifications and listed prices on 8 October 2026; The Good Guys' pages for delivery, 90 Day StoreCash and the 30 Day Price Guarantee; Myer's kettle range and home page for listed prices and MYER one; and Amazon Australia's delivery help and Prime pages. We did not test kettles ourselves.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Product prices, ranges, promotions, delivery options, price guarantee terms, membership fees, loyalty programme rules and sale dates vary by store and time and are subject to change. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.