Dualit vs Kenwood Kettles

Dualit and Kenwood sit at opposite ends of the UK kettle price scale. Dualit's range runs from the 72000 Lite 1.5-litre stainless steel at £79 and the 72015 Lite in white at £89 to the Architect 72926 at £89 and the Architect brushed 72905 at £99. Kenwood ranges from the Abbey Collection cordless ZJP05.A0WH at £27 and the Rapid Boil ZJP09.000BL 1.7-litre at £34 to the Ripple Collection 1.5-litre at £39.

Dualit's Lite models offer a rapid 3kW boil, a non-drip spout and dual measuring windows, while the Architect models add a limescale filter and a cordless base, with 2300W on the 72926 and 3000W on the 72905. Kenwood's kettles have a 3000W rapid boil, a 360-degree rotational base with cord storage and dual water windows. Kenwood's wider range includes premium stainless steel construction and variable temperature control from 70°C to 100°C on some models.

Dualit suits buyers who want a 1.5-litre kettle with a non-drip spout and a metal finish, and who will pay more for the look and the 3000W Architect. Kenwood suits households on a tight budget who want a rapid boil and a 1.7-litre capacity, with a swivel base that makes everyday use simple. Its cheapest kettle at £27 is £52 less than the 72000 Lite, and Dualit's Architect at £99 costs £72 more than the cheapest Kenwood. The Kenwood Ripple at £39 is a good middle option for a 1.5-litre kettle with a wide spout.

Bottom line: choose Dualit if you want a 1.5-litre kettle with a non-drip spout and a steel or brushed finish, from £79 to £99. Choose Kenwood if you want a rapid 3000W boil at £27 to £39. Both brands offer limescale filters on some models, so descaling is a shared maintenance task.