Philips was founded at the end of the 19th century in Holland. 13 branches of this company in different countries of the world produce electronics, medical equipment and household appliances. At the beginning of its activity, the Philips brand was known as a manufacturer of decent products, but recently there have been many complaints from buyers for the quality of goods and unsatisfactory warranty service. This article describes the electric kettles that customers most often paid attention to. The rating was compiled according to the following criteria:
- number of reviews;
- technical characteristics;
- customer opinion about each model.
When choosing an electric kettle, you should pay attention to it: power, volume, functionality, design and price. And you should also count the number of positive reviews and compare with other options.
Philips HD4646
This model leads in the ranking by the number of customers and the reviews left. The electric kettle has a volume of 1.5 liters. and a power of 2.4 kW. A closed-type spiral is installed inside. The plastic case of the device has a compartment for storing the cable 0.75 cm long. When the kettle is empty or removed from the base, the voltage is automatically cut off in it. The liquid filling level can be controlled on a special scale. The body color is presented in 3 options: blue, red and black. Price in stores starts from .
Advantages:
- Long service life. Some buyers have argued that with careful handling, the kettle works without breakdowns for up to 10 years.
- European workmanship (made in Poland).
- Despite the plastic housing, there is no unpleasant odor when boiling.
- When fully filled, the kettle will boil after 4 minutes.
- Relatively low price.
Disadvantages:
- There is no indicator light informing about the operation of the device. It is replaced by a weak noise of water heating, starting from the second minute after switching on.
- The short cord is only 0.75 meters long. You have to connect an extension cord.
- Unreliable plastic case that can break easily.
- According to some buyers, the power of the kettle is only 1.7 kW, instead of the declared 2.6 kW.
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Philips HD9306
This model takes the second place in the rating by the number of reviews. If we compare it with the previous one, the kettle is clearly inferior in terms of its overall service life and low power: 1.8 kW. The device weighs 0.9 kg., And its volume –1.5 liters. The body of the kettle is presented in only one color: metallic. Inside is a closed spiral.The electric kettle is equipped with an on indicator and automatically blocks if there is no water in it. Price starts from .
Pros:
- A full kettle will boil within 4 minutes.
- The body is metal. There are no glass inserts in it. Many buyers complain that models with glass elements start to leak over time.
- During operation, the noise is almost inaudible.
- The appliance is easy to clean.
- Sensors developed in England.
- Relatively low price.
Minuses:
- Inconvenient shape of the handle. When pouring water, the hand is at an unnatural angle.
- There are customer complaints about the short (up to 1 year) life of the heating element.
- There were reviews that when boiling, some instances vibrated on the stand.
- The kettle is made in China.
- Short cord. An extension cord is almost always needed.
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Philips HD9334 / 9335/9336
If we compare this electric kettle with the models described above, it is not inferior to them in terms of workmanship and functionality. Plastic housing, capacity 1.5 liters, power 2.2 kW. Inside the appliance there is a closed heating element with a stainless steel surface. The kettle has an on indicator, a liquid level scale and a water filter. Low price of the device: makes this model especially attractive to buyers.
Advantages:
- High-quality assembly.
- The lid is removable - it is convenient when pouring liquid.
- There is no plastic smell when boiling.
- Transparent body.
- Removable water filter.
- Relatively low price.
Disadvantages:
- The cord is too short.
- Not too attractive design.
- Heats the water longer (at full capacity, the kettle boils after 6 minutes.).
- There is no backlight indicator during operation.
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Philips HD9358
This kettle was ranked # 4 due to its rather high price: ... But the majority of buyers surveyed rate this model 5 points out of five possible. Its capacity is 1.7 liters, and its power is 2.2 kW. The model is equipped with a metal casing, and has an attractive design. When the kettle is removed from the stand, as well as if it is empty, the voltage is automatically cut off. During operation, the indicator lights up, and there is also a water level scale. In general, the device differs little from the previous ones and is more suitable as a beautiful and expensive present.
Pros:
- Elegant appearance.
- Bright blue decorative lighting.
- Almost no noise during boiling.
- Bilateral scale.
- High-quality assembly.
Minuses:
- The walls of the case are hot after boiling - you can burn yourself.
- Condensation often forms on the scale.
- High price.
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Philips HD9340
The kettle is ranked last due to the rather high price and conflicting customer comments. The capacity of the device is 1.5 liters, the power is 2.2 kW. Inside there is a closed heating element covered with stainless steel. Metal body with glass inserts. There is a filter and a water level scale. The glass container is environmentally friendly, but the cheap plastic lid negates this advantage. There is an indicator of the device operation. When the container is empty and the water boils, the voltage is automatically turned off. The teapot has an elegant design, but the build quality and materials leave much to be desired. Conclusion: it is better to purchase a similar model, but at a lower price.
Benefits:
- Elegant and expensive design.
- There is no smell of heated plastic during operation.
- The noise is almost inaudible while boiling water.
- The inserts and body are made of good German glass.
Disadvantages:
- The water gets an unpleasant odor due to the Chinese plastic cap.
- Short-lived nylon filter.
- The body after boiling is very hot, and there is a danger of burns.
- In some cases, the kettle began to leak a month after purchase.
- The control buttons on the case sag.
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