Dual Voltage Travel Kettle: 3 Picks for Trips Abroad
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A dual voltage travel kettle can help when you unpack your tea or instant food and find no kettle in the room. The choice here is between a steel interior, a collapsible body and different ways of keeping the cord out of your bag’s way.
Quick answer
Checked on 19 October 2026. Pick the Elite Gourmet EKT719 for a steel interior and removable cord, with a voltage switch you must set yourself. Choose the Brentwood KT-1508BK if packing space matters most and you accept silicone contact with the water. The Brentwood KT-1506S suits travellers who want a steel interior and retractable cord, but it takes the most bag space of these three.
All 3 picks at a glance
Elite Gourmet EKT719 Dual Voltage Travel Kettle
A stainless steel interior in a double-wall cool-touch body. Read more
Brentwood KT-1508BK Collapsible Travel Kettle
Folds down for a suitcase; the water sits in a silicone body. Read more
Brentwood KT-1506S Travel Kettle
A cool-touch folding handle keeps another part tucked away when packing. Read more
How we compared them
The NomadsToolsLab team read the Elite Gourmet and Brentwood product pages on 19 October 2026 and checked each Amazon US listing with a US address. The comparison covered voltage range, capacity, power and what the water touches. Two models need a manual voltage switch, only one collapses, and none of the maker pages lists a plug adapter in the box.
What dual voltage covers and why the plug still matters
The Elite Gourmet EKT719 and Brentwood KT-1508BK have manual voltage switches. Check the setting against the local supply before use, rather than assuming the kettle adjusts itself. Plug types and voltages per country are listed on IEC World Plugs.
Use a plug adapter only when the kettle's rated voltage matches the local supply. If the kettle has a voltage selector, set it correctly before plugging it in; a plug adapter does not change voltage. Use the IEC World Plugs list to check the country’s plug type and voltage. None of these maker pages lists an adapter in the box.
The three kettles side by side
| Kettle | Voltage (maker) | Capacity | Power | What the water touches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Gourmet EKT719 | Voltage (maker): 120 V or 220-240 V, switch on the bottom | Capacity: 0.6 L | Power: Not listed | What the water touches: Stainless steel |
| Brentwood KT-1508BK | Voltage (maker): 120 or 220 V, switchable | Capacity: 0.8 L | Power: 570 W and 820 W | What the water touches: Silicone body, steel hot plate |
| Brentwood KT-1506S | Voltage (maker): 110 V and 240 V | Capacity: 0.6 L | Power: 1000 W | What the water touches: Stainless steel |
Figures from the makers' pages, read on 19 October 2026: Elite Gourmet and Brentwood.
Elite Gourmet EKT719: steel interior with a removable cord
Elite Gourmet EKT719 Dual Voltage Travel Kettle
Pick the Elite Gourmet EKT719 if you want a stainless steel interior and a removable power cord. That gives you separate pieces to arrange in your luggage, but you must set the voltage switch by hand.
The switch sits on the bottom, so make checking it part of unpacking. The maker lists automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection, but does not publish the wattage.
Brentwood KT-1508BK: a body that collapses for packing
Brentwood KT-1508BK Collapsible Travel Kettle
Pick the Brentwood KT-1508BK if a collapsible body is your priority. It folds down for a suitcase, but the water touches silicone rather than a steel interior.
Check the destination voltage carefully before choosing it. The maker lists 220 V rather than 240 V and does not explain which power rating applies to each voltage setting. Those gaps limit how confidently you can match it to your trip.
Brentwood KT-1506S: steel interior with a retractable cord
Brentwood KT-1506S Travel Kettle
Pick the Brentwood KT-1506S if you want a steel interior with a retractable power cord. The cord retracts and the handle folds, but the body does not collapse. It takes the most room in a bag of these three.
For a long stay, consider how often you will actually pack it away. The maker lists automatic shut-off, boil-dry protection and overheat protection. Those features are worth considering alongside the space it occupies.
Choose for your bag and your destination
Start with your destination’s voltage, then check how much space you can give the kettle. The collapsible Brentwood is the packing choice here, provided its listed voltage suits your destination and you accept silicone contact with the water.
For a steel interior, decide whether you prefer a removable cord or a retractable one. Then add the plug adapter to your packing list. For the plug side, see our universal travel adapter guide.
- Check the manual voltage setting on the Elite Gourmet EKT719 and Brentwood KT-1508BK before use.
- Only the Brentwood KT-1508BK collapses, and its water-contact body is silicone.
- The Elite Gourmet EKT719 and Brentwood KT-1506S have stainless steel interiors.
- Plan for a separate plug adapter. None is listed in the box on these maker pages.
Watch: travel kettles up close
Reviewsinside’s “Elite Gourmet EKT719 Review” was published in 2025. It covers the Elite Gourmet model in this comparison.
Video by Reviewsinside.
See the Elite Gourmet EKT719 on Amazon.
Amazing Product Reviews published “Brentwood Collapsible Travel Kettle (KT-1508W) - Unboxing & Review” in 2025. It shows the white version of the collapsible kettle, rather than the black version listed here.
Video by Amazing Product Reviews.
See the Brentwood KT-1508BK on Amazon.
FAQ
Does dual voltage mean the plug fits in every country?
No. Dual voltage covers the electrical supply, while the plug shape can differ. Check the IEC World Plugs list for your destination and bring the appropriate plug adapter.
Which of these kettles collapses?
The Brentwood KT-1508BK has a collapsible silicone body. The other models have retractable or folding parts, but their bodies do not collapse.
Which kettles have a stainless steel interior?
The Elite Gourmet EKT719 and Brentwood KT-1506S have stainless steel interiors. The Brentwood KT-1508BK has a silicone body with a stainless steel hot plate covering the element.
Do these kettles change voltage automatically?
The Elite Gourmet EKT719 and Brentwood KT-1508BK have a manual voltage switch. For the Brentwood KT-1506S, Brentwood lists 110 V and 240 V but does not say on its page how the voltage is selected, so check the manual before first use.
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