Kenwood vs KitchenAid Kettles

Kenwood and KitchenAid both offer fast-boiling kettles, but at very different prices. Kenwood's models here run from £27 for the cordless Abbey Collection 1.7-litre in white to £34 for the 1.7-litre 3000W blue kettle, with the Ripple Collection 1.5-litre at £39. KitchenAid's Artisan kettle with a 3kW element is £179 in Pistachio, Almond Cream or Black. The cheapest KitchenAid is £152 more than the cheapest Kenwood, so the choice is largely about design.

Kenwood's Abbey Collection has a 3000W element, removable limescale filter and flip-top lid, while the blue 1.7-litre adds a 360-degree swivel base. The Ripple 1.5-litre has a 3kW rapid boil and a wide spout with water windows. KitchenAid's Artisan also uses a 3kW element, in a smooth, rounded body with a 1.5-litre capacity. The power of the Ripple and the Artisan is therefore similar, and the Artisan's advantage lies in its design, colours and finish.

Kenwood suits buyers who want fast boiling, a removable filter and a choice of blue, white or midnight eggshell at a sensible price. KitchenAid suits people who already own KitchenAid Artisan stand mixers and want the kettle to match them. It also suits anyone who enjoys seeing a kettle as a feature on the worktop. A household that boils a lot of water may prefer the 1.7-litre Kenwood for capacity, while the Artisan is for the buyer who will pay for a coordinated look. Households that already buy into KitchenAid's stand mixer range may find its colour choice more appealing than the Kenwood's broader value.

Bottom line: choose Kenwood if you want a 3kW or 3000W kettle with a removable filter from £27 to £39, choose KitchenAid if you own Artisan appliances and want a 3kW kettle in Pistachio, Almond Cream or Black for £179.