Stovetop Kettle vs Electric Kettle: What's The Difference?

It would seem at first that they have more in common than they have differences. Both are of course used to produce hot water, and feature a spout through which the water can then be poured. But the fundamental difference is in the way that they heat water. The stovetop kettle for coffee, as per the name, requires an external source of heat to work. In 90% of situations, this is going to be the stovetop. Electric kettles, of course, require a mains connection to heat boiling water and require no external heat.