Haden vs Rangemaster Kettles

Haden and Rangemaster both make kettles meant to look good on the worktop, but at very different prices. Haden's models here run from £39 to £44, with the Heritage 1.7-litre at £42. Rangemaster's Classic kettles are £89 in Black or Mineral Green, so the cheapest Haden costs less than half the Rangemaster. Rangemaster's models are 1.7-litre Classic kettles with a Quiet Boil feature, while Haden's range spans 1.5-litre and 1.7-litre sizes with a choice of retro finishes.

Haden's Highclere and Heritage kettles offer 3000W, a 360-degree base and an extra removable limescale filter, and the Jersey Red adds Rapid Boil technology. Rangemaster's Classic kettle focuses on Quiet Boil, designed to reduce boiling noise compared with standard kettles, along with Easy Refill and Perfect Pour features. Both brands offer a 1.7-litre capacity in some models, so size is not the main difference. Rangemaster's selling point is noise, while Haden's is a built-in filter and rapid heating at a lower price.

Haden suits buyers who want a cheap, colourful kettle to coordinate with a Haden toaster or sit in a retro kitchen, and who are happy with a plain build. Rangemaster suits owners of Rangemaster range cookers who want a kettle that matches the cooker, and anyone who finds ordinary kettles too loud in an open-plan room. If keeping the noise down during early-morning tea matters most, Rangemaster's Quiet Boil is the feature to pay for. If the budget is tight, Haden delivers more colour for the money.

Bottom line: choose Haden if you want a 1.5-litre or 1.7-litre kettle for £39 to £44 that matches a Haden toaster, choose Rangemaster if you want Quiet Boil and a 1.7-litre Classic kettle to match a Rangemaster range cooker for £89.