Dualit vs Hamilton Beach Kettles

Dualit prices its 1.5L kettles from £79 to £99, starting with the 72000 Lite stainless steel jug kettle at £79 and rising to the Architect 72905 brushed model at £99, with the 72015 Lite in white at £89 and the Architect 72926 at £89 in between. Hamilton Beach is much cheaper, with the HB1107B black and HB1107W white 1.7L jug kettles at £17 each.

The Dualit 72000 Lite has a 3kW rapid boil, a non-drip spout and dual measuring windows, while the Architect models add a limescale filter, cordless operation and 2300W or 3000W power. The Hamilton Beach HB1107 models have 2200W power, a water level indicator and automatic shut-off. Hamilton Beach's own material describes a full-size 1.7L capacity, enough for around seven mugs, an easy-to-pour cordless jug and a plastic body, with no temperature control. The Dualit 72000 Lite's 3kW rapid boil is faster than the 2200W Hamilton Beach jug kettle. The Hamilton Beach jug also has a water level indicator and automatic shut-off, which are useful for everyday use.

Dualit suits households that want a durable, well-finished kettle with measuring windows and a limescale filter, and that will pay more for it. Hamilton Beach suits students, first homes, offices and rental properties where a simple, reliable kettle at the lowest price is the priority. Daily use by a family will get more value from a Dualit's finish and rapid boil, while a Hamilton Beach fits a rental budget well.

Bottom line: choose Dualit if you want a 1.5L kettle with rapid boil, a limescale filter and a more finished design, or choose Hamilton Beach if you need a full-size 1.7L kettle at around £17 and do not need premium materials.