Smeg Kettle with 1.7L Capacity and 3000W Power in Blue vs Retro Jug Kettle with 1.7L Capacity and 3000W Power in Pink — Comparison

The Smeg KLF03PBUK in blue and the Smeg KLF03PKUK in pink are the same retro jug kettle in two finishes. Both hold 1.7 litres, are rated at 3000W, have auto shut-off, a water level indicator and a cordless base, and both cost £149. Capacity, power and features are identical, so the decision is about colour and how the kettle sits alongside your other kitchen appliances.

Day to day, the appeal is the 1950s styling. Reviewers describe the shape, handle and pivoting base as easy to handle, and several say it boils quite quickly and is not too noisy. Buyers call it stylish and beautiful, and some mention matching it to a Smeg toaster, which is a fair reason to pick one colour over the other.

A few reviewers say it is a little noisy when boiling, and one reports a leak within a month, so check the base and seals as soon as it arrives. The price is the same for both finishes, so neither is a bargain over the other, and both hold a full 1.7 litres of water. If you are unsure, choose the colour that best suits your kitchen, since performance is the same either way.

Bottom line: choose the Smeg KLF03PBUK if blue suits your kitchen, and choose the Smeg KLF03PKUK if you prefer pink; the price and performance are the same.