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The Oraimo SmartKettle Byte (model OH-K500) is a 1.7L electric kettle with a food-grade 304 stainless steel interior, a 2000W quick-boil element and selectable heat settings at 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 80°C and 90°C. It was listed at ₦47,900 on ng.oraimo.com when we checked on 18 October 2026, and it carries a 4.8/5 rating from 992 reviews on Oraimo's own store.
This is a research-based review. ABS Vendor has not tested this kettle. Everything below comes from Oraimo's official specifications and feature copy plus what verified buyers have written on Oraimo's store, including the parts they are less excited about. Prices change, so confirm the current figure on Oraimo's site before you order, and use our Oraimo discount code in the box below if it is still live.
| Price on Oraimo (2026-10-18) | ₦47,900 |
| Store rating | 4.8/5 (992 reviews) |
| Material | PP+SUS304/T |
| Size | 1.7L |
| Power | 220V-240V/50Hz 1850W |
| Thermostat | JIATAI KSD568-A/KSD568K |
| Model | OH-K500 |
| (Kindly note | The stainless steel cup is for display purposes only and is not included in the product list.) |
Who the SmartKettle Byte is for
This is a kettle for someone who makes hot drinks and quick food at home or in a shared flat, and who wants water at a chosen temperature rather than only at full boil. Oraimo's own copy frames it around Nigerian tea, coffee and noodles, which is a fair description of how most buyers here will use it.
- Tea and coffee drinkers who want 80°C or 90°C water rather than boiling water cooled by guesswork.
- Noodle and garri-in-a-hurry households where 1.7L of boiled water needs to cover more than one cup.
- People in flats or self-contained rooms who want one appliance for boiling, keeping warm and drinking-temperature water instead of a kettle plus a flask.
- Anyone tired of a rusting, smelly interior — the 304 stainless steel interior is stated as BPA-free, odour-free, heat-resistant and rust-resistant.
It is not the right pick for someone who only ever wants plain boiling water and would rather spend less; the temperature control is the main thing you are paying for over a basic kettle.
Sound and performance: what the specs and buyers say
Oraimo rates the kettle at 2000W quick boil, and the parameters sheet lists 220V-240V/50Hz and 1850W. Those two figures appear in Oraimo's own material, so treat the rated power as somewhere in that range rather than assuming a single number. What is consistent across the specs and the reviews is speed: Oraimo says it boils in a few seconds, and the first buyer review we have summarised describes 2000W boiling water faster than they wake up.
There are no decibel figures in the facts supplied, so we cannot tell you how loud it is. A kettle of this power on a Nigerian mains supply will be heard from the next room, but that is general, not a measured claim about this model.
Capacity is 1.7L, which Oraimo says is around 8.5 cups at roughly 200mL each — enough for one person across a day in their framing. In practice that is about three to four large mugs of tea or two generous rounds of noodles, so a family will refill it more often than the marketing suggests.
The thermostat is listed as JIATAI KSD568-A/KSD568K, with auto shut-off stated as a feature. For a household dealing with NEPA fluctuations, auto shut-off matters: it means the kettle stops itself rather than relying on you to remember.
Key features that actually change how you use it
Temperature selection at 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 80°C and 90°C. Oraimo's examples are 90°C for instant noodles and 40°C for drinking straight. This is the feature buyers mention most, and it is the reason to choose this over a cheaper kettle.
Visible water temperature. You can read the temperature without opening the lid or testing with your finger — useful in a house with children, where scalding is a real risk.
One-touch boil button. Press once and it boils; no dialling needed when you are half asleep or the lights have just come back.
304 stainless steel interior. Easier to clean and no plastic lining in contact with your water.
In the box: the kettle, a power base and a welcome guide. Note that the stainless steel cup shown in Oraimo's product photos is for display only and is not included — do not order expecting a matching cup.
Practical use: power cuts, heat and daily routine
The kettle runs on mains power, so it is only as useful as your supply. Its practical advantage in a NEPA-affected household is that 2000W boils small quantities quickly, so you can get a full flask of hot water into a thermos during a short window of light rather than waiting through a long boil. Pair it with a flask and it earns its keep during outages.
Lagos heat and humidity matter for the heat-preservation settings. Holding water at 40°C or 50°C is comfortable for drinking and for a baby's feed prep; holding at 90°C for hours is unnecessary in a hot room and wastes the boil you paid for. Treat the warm settings as a short-term convenience between cups, not as a replacement for a thermos.
Cleaning is straightforward given the stainless interior, but in hard-water areas of Nigeria you will still see scale. Oraimo does not state a descaling instruction in the facts supplied, so follow the welcome guide rather than any internet method.
Downsides and limits
Honest limits, drawn from the specs and from what buyers did not praise:
- The display cup is not included. Oraimo states this explicitly, and it is the most common source of disappointment with product photos like these.
- Power rating is stated two ways. Oraimo's feature copy says 2000W while the parameter sheet says 1850W. Neither is a problem for a normal Nigerian socket, but if you are sizing a small inverter or solar setup, plan for the higher figure.
- 1.7L is a one-to-two-person capacity. A family of five will be boiling twice for a round of tea.
- No stated warranty term in the facts we have. Oraimo does not state a warranty period in the material supplied, so confirm it with the seller before paying.
- No cordless-pour or keep-warm duration figure is stated. Oraimo does not say how long the heat-preservation settings hold temperature, so do not buy on the assumption it will keep water hot all morning.
- It is a mains appliance. No battery, no gas alternative — during a long outage it is a paperweight, which is why the flask pairing matters.
- Price. At ₦47,900 it costs more than a basic kettle. The temperature control has to be worth that to you.
The 992 reviews on Oraimo's store are strongly positive at 4.8/5, but they are store reviews, not independent lab tests, and the ones supplied here are short and enthusiastic rather than detailed on long-term durability.
What verified buyers say
Oraimo's store shows 4.8/5 from 992 reviews. The verified reviews supplied focus on speed and the smart features rather than durability.
- One buyer describes the 2000W boiling as faster than they wake up, praises the 304 stainless steel build and calls the temperature control precise enough to feel like it is plotting their morning coffee routine.
- Another says they love the smart features and that it was worth every penny.
- John Eguche in Lagos says everything Oraimo claimed about the kettle is accurate, and highlights how the brand makes products that look good at affordable prices. He recommends it to anyone who needs a kettle.
None of the supplied reviews report a fault, a leak or a failure. That said, they are short, mostly written soon after purchase, and come from Oraimo's own store, so read them as satisfaction signals rather than proof of long-term reliability.
Verdict
Buy it if you make tea, coffee or noodles daily and want water at a specific temperature rather than only at full boil, you live in a household of one to three people, and you value a stainless steel interior and a visible temperature readout. At ₦47,900 it is a reasonable buy for someone who will actually use the 40°C to 90°C settings every day.
Skip it if you only ever need boiling water and a cheaper basic kettle will do, if you are boiling for a large family and 1.7L means constant refilling, or if your power supply is unreliable enough that a flask and a gas stove matter more than a smart kettle. Confirm the current price and warranty on Oraimo's site before you pay, and check our Oraimo discount code in the box below first.
See the Oraimo SmartKettle Byte 2000W 304 Stainless Steel Electric Kettle on Oraimo's official store
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Oraimo SmartKettle Byte in Nigeria?
It was listed at ₦47,900 on ng.oraimo.com when we checked on 18 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm the current figure on Oraimo's site before ordering.
Does the kettle come with the stainless steel cup shown in the photos?
No. Oraimo states that the stainless steel cup is for display purposes only and is not included. The box contains the kettle, the power base and a welcome guide.
Is the SmartKettle Byte good for noodles and tea?
Yes, that is how Oraimo positions it. The 90°C setting is intended for instant noodles and the lower 40°C to 60°C settings for drinking and brewing. The 1.7L capacity is roughly 8.5 cups of about 200mL each.
Can it keep water hot during a power cut?
No. It is a mains-powered appliance with no battery, and Oraimo does not state how long the heat-preservation settings hold temperature. To cover outages, boil during light and pour into a flask.
This article is based on Oraimo's published specifications and verified customer reviews on Oraimo's store, checked on 19 October 2026. ABS Vendor has not tested this product. Prices change, so confirm on Oraimo's site. ABS Vendor is an Oraimo affiliate partner and may earn a commission if you buy with our code.
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