Hybrid of a kettle and a thermos: TOP-5 thermo pots

Scarlett SC-ET10D01 750 W 3.5 L

The production facilities of Scarlett, which is famous for its meticulous approach to quality control of its products, are located in China. The Scarlett SC-ET10D01 thermopot comes from just there, and among colleagues on the shop floor it is distinguished by its attractive cost and the presence of a mechanical power switch on the side (in most analogue models, the power is turned off exclusively by pulling the plug out of the socket).

Stainless steel prevails among the materials of the thermopot execution — both the device body and the inner chamber are made of it, which, according to the manufacturer's assurances, preserves the natural properties of water. Despite this, many owners of a hybrid kettle complain about the noticeable smell of plastic that occurs during the heating of the liquid at the initial stage of its operation.

Scarlett SC-ET10D01 holds about 3.5 liters of water. The amount of remaining liquid is tracked on a visual scale. Boiled water is kept hot for a long time, so the thermopod can be safely carried by the handle to places remote from power sources.

In order to make it easier to pour water, the functionality of the device includes 360° rotation of its body. The filling itself is carried out using a manual pump, one click on which allows you to dial up to 150 mL of liquid. If there is a small amount of water remaining, the operation of the heating element is automatically blocked.

The set of functions of a thermos hybrid with an electric kettle includes re-boiling water and its dechlorination. In addition, the low power of the device (750 watts) allows you to slow down the movement of digits on the electricity metre, simultaneously saving the family low-cost.

Mystery MTP-2452 700 W 4 L stainless steel Price from 1 309 up to 1 929 ₴ →

The catchy appearance of the Mystery thermopot, which combines elements made of plastic and stainless steel, allows it to fit into almost any kitchen, office or country interiors.

The model is equipped with a capacious tank, the total volume of which is 4 liters. The water in it is heated to boiling point in about 15 minutes. Then the device automatically switches to temperature maintenance mode, which consumes only 35 watts of electricity. Real measurements with the help of a tester confirm this figure, and the maximum claimed power of the thermopot is also confirmed, the value of which reaches 700 watts.

The design of the device provides as many as 3 ways of filling water: by means of a manual pump, by pressing the liquid supply lever and by means of the electric filling button "Water supply". Thus, Mystery MTP-2452 will not leave you without hot tea or coffee even when the power is out.

A mechanical child lock is located on the lid of the device. In addition, safety measures are represented by turning off the thermal boiler when water boils or is absent.

A number of advantages of the device are complemented by a low noise level and simple operation. The owners note only the lack of the possibility of installing maintenance of a certain water temperature. This prerogative is given to more functional models (for example, Mystery MTP-2453 700 W 4 L stainless steel or Mystery MTP-2442 700 W 4.5 L stainless steel Price from 2 343 up to 2 699 ₴), which in addition have electronic control and are equipped with a small display for displaying liquid temperature readings.

Maxwell MW-1754 800 W 3.3 L white

The thermopot manufactured by Maxwell is wrapped in a classic snow-white wrapper, which will fit both a bright kitchen and office furniture.

The plastic body of the hybrid kettle rests on a swivel base that allows you to draw water from either side. The methods of liquid supply are represented by three options: manual pumping of the pump, electric filling by pressing a special key or by pulling the valve located directly on the tap with a cup.

The volume of the bulb claimed by the manufacturer in fact differs from the real one in a smaller direction (by about 0.5 liters). Another disadvantage of the model lies in the presence of a noticeable smell of plastic when the device is first turned on. You should not worry, because it does not affect the taste of water and disappears itself after a while.

After bringing the water to a boil, the thermopot beeps and switches to the temperature support mode at 90 °C. If necessary (in the presence of small children), the liquid supply can be blocked, but the lid of the device is fixed in the closed position automatically — it will definitely not work to accidentally burn yourself on hot steam.

Maxwell MW-1754 is useful absolutely everywhere where there is a constant need for hot water. First of all, offices fall under this category, but at home or in the garage, the thermopot will show itself no less well. And in places where there are constant interruptions in the supply of electricity, a hybrid kettle will become an indispensable assistant at all, helping to always have boiling water at hand.

Panasonic NC-PH30WTW 700 W 3 L white

A hybrid of a kettle and a thermos from the Japanese corporation Panasonic boasts a non—stick coating of the inner walls and economical energy consumption — in temperature maintenance mode, it consumes only 20-46 watts of electricity.

The volume of the thermopot tank is 3 liters, which is enough for a large family tea party or making morning coffee in a small office. The remaining amount of water is shown using a float-level indicator. If there is no liquid in the tank, the device automatically turns off.

The closed-type heating element does not collect scale around itself, and the self-cleaning function helps to get rid of dirt and sediment from the inner walls of the thermopot. To obtain softer water, you can use the function of prolonged boiling, which significantly reduces the chlorine content in the liquid.

The time spent on boiling water depends on its quantity and ranges from 20-30 minutes. The liquid temperature is maintained at 60 °C, which is the optimal value for preparing baby food, or 98 °C (boiling water for tea or coffee). Switching between heating modes is performed by means of the "Select" key.

Filling of water is realized by means of a pump (by analogy with a manual pump pump for water bottles). And the older representatives of the model range of Panasonic thermopots (Panasonic NC-DG3000 700 W 3 L white Price from 4 109 up to 10 790 ₴, Panasonic NC-HU301 875 W 3 L white Price from 5 339 up to 11 590 ₴) additionally equipped with an electric water filling mechanism, which is activated by pressing a special key on the device body.

Bosch THD 2023 black

Among the wide variety of thermal pots on the market, the brainchild of Bosch is one of the most "smart". Its operation is controlled by a microprocessor, which is able to determine the volume of water in the flask and spend the appropriate amount of energy on heating it.

The key feature of the Bosch THD 2023 is the ability to pre-set the volume of heated water: 120, 150, 200, 250 or 300 mL. And the height-adjustable cup holder will help to place the liquid dishes in close proximity to the source of the spill, excluding accidental splashing of boiling water.

In addition to bringing water to boiling point, the thermopot is able to maintain it at room temperature, as well as heat it up to 70 °C, 80 °C or 90 °C. The last three modes are useful for brewing white, green and black tea, respectively. A filled tank with a total volume of 2 liters is enough for 8 small cups of tea (250 mL each).

Only a high level of energy consumption (1600 watts) can spoil the impression of a thermal pilot a little. Although in comparison with classic electric kettles, it certainly cannot be called large. Also, the owners blame the need for frequent replacement of the filter (about once every two weeks during daily operation). However, the very presence of the filter already deserves respect — in the design of the thermopot filters are used to soften the water of the company Brita.

The model is equipped with child protection, a filter replacement indicator and has a tank self-cleaning function. In addition, despite the abundance of plastic parts in the body structure, it is distinguished by the excellent build quality inherent in most German products.