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Smeg KLF04SSEU Electric Kettle 1.7 L Stainless Steel 2400 W

Smeg KLF04SSEU Electric Kettle 1.7 L Stainless Steel 2400 W

A stylish temperature-control kettle that’s more about looks than value

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Fast heating with 2400 W and reliable automatic sh...
- High price compared to other temperature-control k...
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Smeg 50’s Style Retro Range Breakfast Set, 1.7L 3000W Kettle and Multi-Functional Control 4-Slice 2000W Toaster, White, KLF03WHUK/ TSF03WHUK

Smeg 50’s Style Retro Range Breakfast Set, 1.7L 3000W Kettle...

Good-looking gear that finally makes toast and tea feel a bit premium

8.8/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Solid build with enamelled stainless steel that fe...
- High price compared to mid-range kettles and toast...
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Smeg KLF03SBMUK 50s Style Kettle, 1.7L Capacity, 360 Degree Swivel Base, 3000W, Storm Blue

Smeg KLF03SBMUK 50s Style Kettle, 1.7L Capacity, 360 Degree...

Retro looks, modern power, premium price

9.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Boils water quickly thanks to the 3000W power
- High price compared to kettles with similar basic...
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Variable Temperature Kettle 1.7 L - Almond Cream 5KEK1701BAC

KitchenAid

Variable Temperature Kettle 1.7 L - Almond Cream 5KEK1701BAC

Stylish tea kettle with a few annoying quirks

6.0/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Fast boiling thanks to 2400 W power
- Lid push-button can be tricky or faulty, which is...
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Brewista X Series 0.8L Gooseneck Variable Kettle- Matte Black

Brewista X Series 0.8L Gooseneck Variable Kettle- Matte Blac...

Compact control for coffee and tea nerds

8.1/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Comfort ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Accurate temperature control with easy-to-read dis...
- Lots of plastic on handle, base, and controls for...
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Honeycomb Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, Black premium plastic, matt & high gloss finish, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Push button lid, Perfect pour spout) 26051

Russell Hobbs

Honeycomb Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, Blac...

A fast, no-fuss boiler that looks better than it feels

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Fast 3KW boil with useful 1/2/3 cup markers for qu...
- All-plastic construction feels less premium than s...
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Inspire Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, Black premium textured plastic, high gloss finish, Removable washable anti-scale filter, Pull off lid, Perfect pour spout) 24361 Black Kettle

Russell Hobbs

Inspire Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle (Fast Boil 3KW, Black...

Fast, decent-looking, but not built for eternity

8.5/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ 3kW fast boil – noticeably quicker than older, low...
- Plastic build feels a bit cheap up close and shows...
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Illuminating 1.7L Electric Cordless Glass Kettle with black/brushed stainless steel accents (Fast Boil 3KW, Washable anti-scale filter, Button to open lid, Perfect pour spout) 21600-10 Silver Single

Russell Hobbs

Illuminating 1.7L Electric Cordless Glass Kettle with black/...

A decent fast-boil kettle that looks good on the counter

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Boils water quickly thanks to 3000W power
- Glass shows limescale build-up quickly, needs regu...
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32oz Adjustable Temperature Hot Pot, Electric Kettle for Tea, Boiling Water, Cooking Ramen, Noodles and Soup, PFAS-Free Nonstick Coating, White (48507MN) White 1 Quarts Kettle

Proctor Silex

32oz Adjustable Temperature Hot Pot, Electric Kettle for Tea...

A cheap little boiler that just gets the job done

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Easy to use, but the lack of an OFF switch is annoying ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Boils up to 32 oz of water very quickly (faster th...
- No true OFF position on the dial – you have to unp...
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Electric Kettle Temperature Control, 1.7L Stainless Steel Tea Pot, Hot Water Boiler with LED Light,1500 Watts for Fast Heat Up, Strix Thermostat, Auto Shut-Off, Boil-Dry Protection, Keeping Warm Metallic Silver

PARIS RHÔNE

Electric Kettle Temperature Control, 1.7L Stainless Steel Te...

A no-nonsense temperature-control kettle that does the job

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Stainless steel interior with no noticeable plasti...
- Lid doesn’t open wide enough, making filling from...
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Corvo EKG Pro Electric Tea Kettle - Quick Heating, Precise Temperature Control Electric Kettle, Scheduling, Built-in Brew Timer for Boiling Water - Hazy Blue with Maple Handle - 0.9 Liter Hazy Blue with Maple Handle + Lid Pull Corvo EKG Pro

Fellow

Corvo EKG Pro Electric Tea Kettle - Quick Heating, Precise T...

A pricey kettle for people who actually care about water temperature

8.2/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ Precise to‑the‑degree temperature control with rel...
- High price for a 0.9 L kettle compared to basic or...
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Electric Tea Kettle for Boiling Water, Wide Open Lid Stainless Steel Water Boiler, 1500W/1.7L for Coffee/Tea Brewing, Auto Shut Off & Boil Dry Protection, Cordless Swivel Base & LED Indicator, Blue

LONGDEEM

Electric Tea Kettle for Boiling Water, Wide Open Lid Stainle...

A simple stainless steel boiler that just gets the job done

8.4/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Value for money ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Design ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Materials ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
Durability ☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★
+ All water-contact surfaces are 304 stainless steel...
- No temperature control or keep-warm features, just...
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