Dualit vs Russell Hobbs Kettles

Dualit and Russell Hobbs sit at different ends of the price range. Dualit's kettles run from the 72000 Lite 1.5-litre stainless steel at £79 to the Architect brushed 72905 at £99, and the cheapest Russell Hobbs kettle is £55 less than the 72000 Lite, so the price gap between the two brands is wide. Russell Hobbs is cheaper, with the Honeycomb 26053 1.7-litre at £24, the Honeycomb 26051 at £27, the Inspire 24361 at £34 and the Brita glass water filter kettle 20760-10 at £44.

Dualit's Lite models have a 3kW rapid boil, a non-drip spout and dual measuring windows, and the Architect adds a limescale filter and a cordless base. Russell Hobbs' Honeycomb models have a 3000W rapid boil, a 360-degree base and a limescale filter, and the brand says its 1.7-litre kettles boil in under three minutes. The Inspire has a perfect pour spout, and the Brita glass model combines a water filter with a rapid boil and still costs £35 less than the 72000 Lite.

Dualit suits buyers who want a 1.5-litre kettle with a steel or brushed finish and a non-drip spout, and who will pay more for the design. Russell Hobbs suits households that want a larger 1.7-litre capacity at a lower price, with the Honeycomb models offering the most value for a standard kettle. The Brita glass model suits anyone who wants filtered water in the kettle itself.

Bottom line: choose Dualit if a non-drip spout and a steel or brushed finish matter, at £79 to £99. Choose Russell Hobbs if you want a 1.7-litre rapid-boil kettle from £24 to £44, which is the better value. Dualit's stainless and brushed finishes remain the main reason to pay the higher price.