KitchenAid vs Rangemaster Kettles

Matching kitchen appliances drive interest in KitchenAid and Rangemaster. KitchenAid's Artisan kettle with a 3kW element is £179 in Pistachio, Almond Cream or Black, with a 1.5-litre capacity. Rangemaster's Classic kettle is £89 in Black or Mineral Green, with a 1.7-litre capacity and Quiet Boil. The KitchenAid costs £90 more than the Rangemaster, and that difference pays for the brand's coordinated look rather than extra capacity.

KitchenAid's Artisan has a 3kW element and a smooth, rounded body, and it is heavier than plastic kettles with few features beyond boiling. Rangemaster's Classic kettle is designed to boil more quietly than standard kettles, with Easy Refill and Perfect Pour features. It also offers a larger 1.7-litre capacity than the KitchenAid's 1.5 litres. The Rangemaster therefore gives more water and a quieter boil for roughly half the price, while the KitchenAid's advantages are its fast 3kW element and signature colours.

KitchenAid suits people who own Artisan stand mixers and want the kettle to match them in Pistachio, Almond Cream or Black, or anyone who sees the kettle as a design statement on the worktop. Rangemaster suits owners of Rangemaster range cookers and anyone who wants a classic kettle with a quiet boil, particularly in a kitchen where the appliances are coordinated with a range cooker. A family that makes lots of hot drinks will prefer the Rangemaster's extra capacity. A couple who values a matching finish may happily pay for the KitchenAid. Both brands are easy to find in matching kitchens, so the choice usually comes down to the appliance that is already in place.

Bottom line: choose KitchenAid if you already own Artisan stand mixers and want a 3kW kettle in Pistachio, Almond Cream or Black for £179, choose Rangemaster if you want a 1.7-litre Quiet Boil kettle to match a Rangemaster range cooker for £89.