Best GFCI outlet for a kitchen

Our picks

Best for 15 A kitchen outlets

Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI GFTR1-W, 15 A

Tamper resistant, tests itself, and has a reduced-depth body for crowded boxes, with a 2-year warranty.¹

$22.59 on Amazon

Best if your outlet is 20 A

Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI GFTR2-W, 20 A

The 20 A version of the pick, with the same slim, self-testing build.⁴

$20.40 on Amazon

15 A, thinner design (listing)

ELEGRP GFCI Outlet G1915T, 15 A, thinner design

A 15 A tamper-resistant, self-testing outlet; the listing calls the body a thinner design but gives no depth.³

$12.99 on Amazon

Every kitchen GFCI we checked

This table shows what each maker or seller says about size, tamper resistance, self-test and body depth. We read the maker's page where there is one, because the Amazon title leaves most of this out.

Every kitchen GFCI we checked

Product	Size	Tamper resistant	Self-test	Body depth	Price
Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI GFTR1-W, 15 A1	15 A	Yes	Yes	Slim, no depth given	$22.59
Leviton SmartlockPro Slim GFCI GFTR2-W, 20 A4	20 A	Yes	Yes	Slim, no depth given	$20.40
ELEGRP GFCI Outlet G1915T, 15 A, thinner design3	15 A	Yes (listing)	Yes, every 5 s (listing)	"Thinner," no depth given	$12.99
ELEGRP GFCI Outlet G1920T, 20 A5	20 A	Yes (listing)	Yes, every 5 s (listing)	Not published	$12.99
BLUESKY 20 A GFCI, self-test, tamper and weather resistant6	20 A	Yes (listing)	Yes (listing)	Not published	$9.98

Prices on Amazon, November 2, 2026.⁷

One listing that promises more than it shows

15 amp or 20 amp for a kitchen?

Match the new outlet to the one you have and the breaker behind it. Leviton makes this slim GFCI as the 15 A GFTR1-W and the 20 A GFTR2-W.^{1, 4} ELEGRP sells both sizes too.^{3, 5}

If you are not sure which size you have, ask a licensed electrician which one you need.

Why choose a tamper-resistant GFCI?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that if you are replacing receptacles, use a tamper-resistant type.⁸ Every GFCI in the table lists tamper resistance.^{1, 4}

What does self-test do?

A self-testing GFCI checks its own protection. UL required this for GFCIs made from June 29, 2015, so a new one from a major maker should have it.⁹

On self-test, the main difference is how often each brand says it checks. ELEGRP's listing says every 5 seconds,³ and Legrand says every 3 seconds.² Leviton's page does not give one.¹

Will a slim GFCI fit a crowded box?

Leviton says the reduced depth makes the GFTR1 easier to fit in any electrical box, even a shallow one.¹ ELEGRP calls its G1915T a thinner design.³ Neither gives a number.

The only depth we found on a maker's page is Legrand's: 1.03 in for its radiant 20 A GFCI, model 2097TRAPLW.² We found no Amazon listing for it, so it is not in the table. Because the claims cannot be compared, measure the depth of your box before you buy.

Why does my kitchen GFCI keep tripping?

Leviton says many modern appliances have parts that run at higher frequencies, which can cause nuisance tripping.¹⁰ Siemens, in a guide to its breakers, says the main sources are wiring issues and incompatibility with electronic devices. It names damaged wires, loose connections and incorrectly wired circuits.¹¹

If it keeps tripping, ask a licensed electrician to check the circuit. A new outlet may not fix a wiring problem.

Questions people ask

Do I need a GFCI in my kitchen?

Codes vary by place and by when the home was wired. Ask a licensed electrician or your local building inspector.

Is the ELEGRP as good as the Leviton?

Both are tamper resistant and self-testing on paper. The difference is the source: Leviton backs its claims on its own page,¹ and ELEGRP's come from its Amazon listing, where we found no maker page.³

Which GFCI is thinnest?

Legrand gives the only depth number we found, 1.03 in, but we found no Amazon listing for it.² Leviton and ELEGRP say slim or thinner without a number.

Is a 20 A GFCI better than a 15 A one?

Not by itself. The size has to match your outlet and the breaker behind it. An electrician can confirm which you have.

Sources

1. Leviton GFTR1-W product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “Automatically self-tests to ensure it can respond to ground fault ... Reduced depth makes it easier to install in any electrical box, even shallow ones. ... Warranty: 2-Year Limited”
2. Legrand radiant 20A Self-Test Sensitive Appliance GFCI Outlet (2097TRAPLW), read November 1, 2026. Quote: “this GFCI outlet limits tripping caused from variable-speed drives. Conducts an industry-leading automatic self-test every 3 seconds. Product Depth US 1.03 in.”
3. ELEGRP's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
4. Leviton GFTR2-W product page, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “20 Amp, Self Test, Tamper-Resistant Slim GFCI Outlet with LED Indicator Light”
5. ELEGRP's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
6. BLUESKY's Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
7. Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 2, 2026.
8. CPSC: Childproofing Your Home, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “If you are replacing receptacles, use a tamper-resistant type.”
9. IAEI Magazine, UL Question Corner: self-testing GFCI requirements, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “GFCIs 'were required to be manufactured with an auto monitoring or self-test function', 'Effective June 29, 2015.'”
10. Leviton Insider newsletter, March 2026, read November 1, 2026. Quote: “UL developed an optional rating within UL 943. ... Leviton's full line of residential GFCI receptacles will solve the problem because they're all HF-rated”
11. Siemens AFCI/GFCI guide (covers circuit breakers, not outlets), read November 1, 2026. Quote: “The main sources of nuisance tripping are wiring issues and incompatibility with electronic devices.”