Kenwood vs Sage Kettles

Kenwood's price band sits well below Sage. Kenwood's models here run from £27 for the Abbey Collection 1.7-litre to £39 for the Ripple Collection 1.5-litre, with the blue 1.7-litre at £34. Sage's Smart Kettle is £99, the Soft Top Luxe 1.7-litre in Mint Frosting or Rosewater Meringue is £99, and the standard Soft Top Luxe is £119. The most expensive Kenwood costs £60 less than the cheapest Sage.

Kenwood's blue 1.7-litre has a 3000W element, rapid boil and 360-degree swivel base, while the Abbey Collection adds a removable limescale filter and flip-top lid. The Ripple 1.5-litre offers a 3kW rapid boil, a wide spout and water windows. Sage's Smart Kettle has a 2400W element, cordless design, 360-degree base and keep-warm function. The Soft Top Luxe models add a slow-opening lid and dual water windows. Sage's Smart Kettle adds temperature selection, which none of the Kenwood models in this pairing offers.

Kenwood suits budget-conscious buyers who want a fast, practical kettle with a removable filter and do not need temperature settings. Sage suits tea and coffee enthusiasts who want a splash-free lid, a precise Smart Kettle and a finish that coordinates with Sage coffee machines or toasters. Someone who boils water only for a morning cup of tea will find the Kenwood adequate. Someone who brews several different teas at specific temperatures will value the Sage's Smart Kettle. The Sage is also the better choice for a kitchen where the kettle is a visible part of a matching Sage set.

Bottom line: choose Kenwood if you want a fast 1.5-litre or 1.7-litre kettle with a removable filter for £27 to £39, choose Sage if you want temperature control for different teas or a soft-top lid and are willing to spend £99 or £119.