Mecity HB-K221 Temperature Control Electric Kettle 1.7L
- Capacity: 1.8 quarts
- Container Type: Kettle
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Voltage: 120 volts
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-built kettle for anyone who regularly needs water at specific temperatures, with a genuinely quieter and cooler-to-touch design than typical single-wall kettles.
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ASIN: B0FD9TD752Model: K221Category: Electric Kettles
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Overview
A 1.7 liter stainless steel electric kettle with a touch screen and 6 preset temperature programs for infant formula, teas and coffee, plus a 2 hour keep-warm mode and auto shut-off. Double-wall construction keeps the exterior cool to the touch.
The kettle avoids plastic contact with the water via a stainless steel interior, and its double-wall design is what owners credit for both a cooler exterior and a quieter boil than kettles they compared it to. There is no dedicated black tea preset, so owners needing that temperature use the boil setting instead. Handle placement is fixed relative to the display, which one left-handed reviewer found awkward, though the base rotates freely to reposition it.
- 1.7 liter capacity
- 6 preset temperature programs
- Double-wall stainless steel construction
- 1500 watt element, 2 hour keep-warm
Who it's for
A solid fit for households that make multiple types of tea, coffee or infant formula and want water heated to a specific temperature rather than always to a full boil. Less necessary for someone who only ever boils water for one purpose.
Pros and cons
- Double-wall design runs quieter and stays cool to the touch
- 6 labeled presets simplify choosing the right temperature
- No plastic contact with water
- Keep-warm mode holds temperature for up to 2 hours
- No dedicated black tea preset
- Handle position relative to the display does not suit left-handed use as well
- Exterior housing has plastic components despite the stainless interior
Specifications
| Brand | Mecity |
|---|---|
| Model | K221 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.7 × 6.3 × 10.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.8 quarts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Kettle |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Boiling |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mecity kettle water ever touch plastic?
No, the interior is stainless steel with no plastic contact with the water.
How fast does it boil a full kettle?
The listed specs put a full boil at around 3 minutes, with a full 1.7 liter kettle ready in under 6 minutes.
Is there a preset for black tea specifically?
No, there is no dedicated black tea setting, so owners use the boil preset for that.