Kenwood vs Russell Hobbs Kettles

Kenwood and Russell Hobbs both sell rapid-boil kettles that suit everyday UK use, and both have models at the lower end of the price range. Kenwood's range runs from the 1.7L Kenwood ZJP05.A0WH Abbey cordless kettle at £27 and the 1.7L Kenwood ZJP09.000BL at £34, up to the 1.5L Kenwood Ripple Collection ZJP06 at £39. Russell Hobbs' options include the 1.7L Russell Hobbs Honeycomb 26053 at £24, the 1.7L Russell Hobbs 24361 Inspire at £34 and the 1L Russell Hobbs 20760-10 Brita Purity glass filter kettle at £44.

Kenwood's kettles have 3000W rapid boil, variable temperature control between 70°C and 100°C, dual water windows and a 360-degree swivel base, and its build uses premium stainless steel. The Abbey model adds a removable limescale filter, while the Ripple models offer a 3kW rapid boil and a wide spout. Russell Hobbs' Honeycomb kettles also have 3000W power, a 360-degree base and a limescale filter, and its Inspire model has a perfect pour spout. Russell Hobbs also highlights quiet boil technology, auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, and its Brita model adds a filter for taste.

Kenwood suits households that want temperature settings for tea or coffee and a sturdy stainless steel build, and anyone who likes the styling of the Ripple and Abbey ranges. Russell Hobbs suits budget-focused buyers and first-time flat owners, with the 1.7L Honeycomb models at £24 to £27 among the cheapest rapid-boil options. Its Brita filter kettle suits households with hard water who want filtered water from the same appliance.

Bottom line: choose Kenwood if you want variable temperature settings, a stainless steel build or a Ripple design kettle, from £27 to £39. Choose Russell Hobbs if you want the lowest price for a 3000W 1.7L kettle from £24, or the Brita filter model at £44 for hard-water areas.