Electric kettles boil water more quickly than microwave ovens, and automatically switch off (unlike stove-top kettles). Cordless kettles aren’t battery-powered. They use a docking station base to connect to the electrical mains. Check our research the best cordless electric kettles. The kettle can be easily disconnected for serving by lifting the kettle off the base. Bases that connect back to the kettle at any angle (360 degree bases) are more convenient than bases that need to be aligned in a specific direction to dock with the kettle. Aside from the base, cordless