For folks who are searching for a reliable electric kettle, then the Braun WK200B model is a good choice! The Braun Aquaexpress electric kettle, which it is also known as, currently comes only in black and white (WK200W), and receives many positive customer reviews.
This kettle will boil water extremely fast, even when full, look good in almost any kitchen, and is light enough to take to the office for heating water for tea, coffee, oatmeal, and instant soups. Oh yeah, and it's great for college dorms as well!
While there are a few mild complaints about this kettle, there are more pros than cons!
Braun WK200B Pros
as mentioned, this kettle will boil water fast, even faster than a stove top kettle!
heating element does not get in the way, and is located underneath kettle
sports an easy open lid
is easy to fill
easy to clean
swivels on base making it convenient for both right and left hand people
offers no-spill cordless pouring
attractive and stylish design
Braun WK200B Cons
at 3 pounds (not filled), it may be a little heavy for some
has a rather thick and sloppy cord
no audible "ding" once water is finished boiling
there may be a mild plastic taste for first few uses
despite great features, is still made of plastic
Having stated that, overall, this kettle is worth the current $175 price tag. It beats the Breville and Proctor Silex models which may cost less, but are inferior in benefits and quality vs. price.
Out of all the choices out there, the Braun AquaExpress electric kettle is hard to beat, unless of course you have Adagio's famous UtiliTEA kettle
Braun AquaExpress WK200B Quick Specs
10 x 9 x 7 inches...weighs 3 pounds...holds 1.6 liters of water (7 cups)...1500 watt...auto shut off...colors: black only.>
