Russell Hobbs 25860 K65 Anniversary Electric Kettle, Metal, 3000 W, 1.2 liters, Brushed Steel
Modern life is so busy that we rarely stop to appreciate things. Nobody has any time anymore. We’re in a social era, but we don’t meet up. Life just goes on at too quick a speed. As a brand, we’re just trying to remind people to slow down, and appreciate the moment more. Whether it’s a moment to celebrate or not, something big or small, every day or once a year, it’s about going round and getting the kettle on, getting together for a brunch, or even just taking a second to reflect.
Bringing you a celebration of innovation, the K65 Anniversary Kettle has been designed to celebrate the 65th anniversary, of the launch of our iconic and best-selling, our first, automatic switch-off kettle range. Combining a nostalgic design with modern technology like its ultra-slim base and Rapid Boil Feature, you can Boil 1 Cup (235ml) in under 40 seconds and save up to 69% Energy when boiling 1 cup (235ml) vs 1 litre. Every inch of the K65 celebrates innovation; past and present.
- Iconic Body Shape and Handle – Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the ‘K Range’
- Modern Function with Retro Appearance
- Saves up to 69% Energy – when boiling 1 cup (235ml) vs 1 litre
Product Features
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Iconic LookWith a Brushed Stainless Steel Finish and Iconic Body Shape and Handle, the K65 Anniversary Kettle brings a touch of nostalgia to your home. Combining modern technology and a classic appearance, this kettle brings you both style and substance. | Boils 1 Cup in under 40 Seconds*Need a cup of tea that is ready when you are? The K65 Anniversary Kettle has a Rapid Boil Feature that means you can Boil 1 Cup in under 40 Seconds*. Allowing you to always make a speedy brew, you’ll never have to rush your morning cuppa again. Simply sit back, relax and savour the moment. *1 cup is equal to 235ml | Saves up to 69% Energy**Are you looking to cut back on your energy usage? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to keep an eye on your pennies? The K65 Anniversary Kettle Saves up to 69% energy,** so every cuppa you make, can save you a little extra. **Boiling 1 cup (235ml) vs 1 litre | Perfect Pour SpoutMaking a brew with the K65 Anniversary Kettle just got effortless. Thanks to the Perfect Pour Spout, you can enjoy a streamlined flow of water, straight from your kettle to your cup. Avoid any splashes, splutters and spills on the counter top and yourself, thanks to this thoughtful design. |
Specification
The K65 Anniversary Kettle brings you a celebration of innovation with the launch of our iconic and best-selling, world’s first, automatic switch-off kettle. Combining iconic style with modern technology, you can enjoy an Ultra-Slim Base and a Rapid Boil Feature that lets you Boil 1 Cup in under 40 Seconds*. And, say goodbye to spillages on the kitchen counter with the Perfect Pour Spout.
• 1.2L Capacity – Makes up to 4 cups
• Brushed Stainless Steel Finish
• Embossed Russell Hobbs Logo
• Slim Power Base for Modern Function with Retro Appearance
• Water Gauge
• Serial Number Embossing
• Removable, washable anti scale filter
• 3000W
| Weight: | 1.54 kg |
| Dimensions: | 27.1 x 23.5 x 19.4 cm; 1.54 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Russell Hobbs |
| Model: | 25860 |
| Colour: | Brushed Steel |
| Colour: | Brushed Steel |
Good quality!
Haven’t used yet as it’s for my new kitchen. Good size, looks good and good quality. Reminds me of our kettle at home all those years ago!
elegant kettle
I prefer steel kettles and this replaces an old Russell Hobbs I had for many years. It looks nice, is quite noisy. Oddly, you can’t pour efficiently at boiling point as it splutters out. So you have to wait a few seconds. The old one was better!
Fantastic - will never go back to a plastic kettle.
I used this product for, strangely enough, boiling water for tea after years of using plastic kettles with water filters.
I love the retro look, and tea once again tastes fantastic! We use a separate jug for filtering the water now.
My only criticisms are:
The water level indicator could really use a small floating indicator of some type, as it is difficult to see the level of the water.
The weird plastic indicators for ultra-fast boil inside make it harder than it needs to be to clean the interior. And I don’t use them for the purpose designed anyway.
Other than that, well pleased!
Recommended kettle
The perfect pour! Heats really quickly, and has good weight. Cleaning I use a liquid cleaner with water rinse, a bit challenging to get inside with a pad cleaner. Highly recommended.
Great Little Kettle
Smashing little kettle would have been 5 stars but needs ON indicator light and coloured plastic to show water level much clearer.
Perfect for a retro style lover and will keep for years
I wanted one of these when they first come out but I couldn’t afford one. I was really pleased to see this company selling them a lot cheaper than they were and are now. It goes perfectly in my 60s style kitchen. It’s mega quiet, quick & it pours lovely.
LOVE IT
Really fabulous kettle, looks good and timeless, boils quickly, very light and pours better than any kettle Ive ever handled. Highly recommend
This is a great little kettle, we wanted to move away from plastic so it was a good option. There is a small plastic measuring piece inside which is easily removed.
Much smaller than it looks this is it beside a 250ml cup.
There is no light to indicate it is on however so don’t panic when one doesn’t come on.
Tea is nice and hot and I’m using fat less water than I would with my old 1.7L.
I don’t normally rave over electrical appliances, but I love my new kettle! It works well and boils quickly due to having a larger base than a jug style kettle. It’s surprisingly lightweight and is easy to lift due to the handle being on the top rather than the side. It is super stylish, in a nostalgic kind of way – when I was a kid all kettles looked like this! It looks and feels like a well made product, one that I hope will last many years.
I was looking for a kettle with no plastic, so I was pleased the red plastic water level indicator and the mesh filter inside the kettle were both easily removable. They were both unnecessary for me as the external water gauge shows the water level and I use filtered water. I am happy to say that without them there is no plastic smell or taste to the water.
So why not 5 stars? The kettle has one flaw – if you try and pour from it while the water it is still actively boiling, the boiling water splurts from the spout, overshooting where you were aiming. Not such a big deal if you are pouring into a large bowl or pan, but annoying and potentially dangerous if aiming for a cup or a hot water bottle. The solution is simple though, just wait a few seconds until the boiling in the kettle has subsided and gone quiet, then the kettle will pour with ease and great accuracy. I had read about this problem before I purchased the kettle and I’m glad I didn’t let it put me off. In my opinion the good points of this kettle outweigh it’s one bad one, although I can imagine the pouring problem could be an issue in some households.
I don’t normally rave over electrical appliances, but I love my new kettle! It works well and boils quickly due to having a larger base than a jug style kettle. It’s surprisingly lightweight and is easy to lift due to the handle being on the top rather than the side. It is super stylish, in a nostalgic kind of way – when I was a kid all kettles looked like this! It looks and feels like a well made product, one that I hope will last many years.
I was looking for a kettle with no plastic, so I was pleased the red plastic water level indicator and the mesh filter inside the kettle were both easily removable. They were both unnecessary for me as the external water gauge shows the water level and I use filtered water. I am happy to say that without them there is no plastic smell or taste to the water.
So why not 5 stars? The kettle has one flaw – if you try and pour from it while the water it is still actively boiling, the boiling water splurts from the spout, overshooting where you were aiming. Not such a big deal if you are pouring into a large bowl or pan, but annoying and potentially dangerous if aiming for a cup or a hot water bottle. The solution is simple though, just wait a few seconds until the boiling in the kettle has subsided and gone quiet, then the kettle will pour with ease and great accuracy. I had read about this problem before I purchased the kettle and I’m glad I didn’t let it put me off. In my opinion the good points of this kettle outweigh it’s one bad one, although I can imagine the pouring problem could be an issue in some households.
GREAT Quality
This kettle is every bit as good as the old Russell Hobbs kettles. Very satisfied.
Love i
I wasn’t sure if I would like this style but I have to admit it is lovely and neat on the counter, the spout and pouring of the kettle is so good. No overflowing water everywhere like most kettles I have used. Good buy and am pleased I chose this style
Quick boil, incredibly ligh
We seem to have to replace our kettle every 2 years and x months, precisely when the warranty runs out. We’ve had cheap kettles and expensive kettles, but the story is the same. We plunged for this one because it looked like it might go further. We like the small capacity (1.2l) paired with the high power (3000W), meaning it does boil very quickly. We also like the quirky design. The pour is excellent. And it is not too noisy. The main negative for us is that the base is incredibly cheap and plasticky (the kettle itself is made of very thin metal, meaning it is lightweight). Overall we’re glad we bought it, and I might come back in 2 years and x months and tell you if it is still going. The external water level indicator is hard to read, but we don’t bother with that anyway as you just get used to how fast your tap delivers 2 or 3 cups. Filling via the spout works fine for us, but if you have a tap which has a wide output, you might have to go in through the top.
A conventional shaped kettle, fast to boil, efficient, and relatively quiet.
We have used Russell Hobbs kettles for years. They are reliable and efficient. The earlier kettles had a direct immersion element. Modern kettle (like this one) have a heating element concealed in the base of the kettle which only connects with the electricity supply when placed on its base. This creates more noise when the kettle is working, but is electrically safer.
RH kettle
Had russell hobbs or swan kettles for years, this RH one looks the part, and heats water up very quickly
Perfec
Ideal for my elderly mum, holds enough water so not to heavy for her to lift as she has arthritis in her hands
Does what it says in add
Kettle retro style very please boiks quickly and quieter than last kettle
Beautifully designed and great pourer!
I’m so pleased with this kettle! The retro look is great, it boils quickly and quietly and it pours beautifully. Would definitely recommend it for any kitchen!
Fantastic kettle!
I love this kettle especially the ‘pour’ from the perfect spout! 2 things that would have brought the review to 5 stars is it’s a bit small and for the price it would be nice if water gauge lit up. Otherwise it’s fab, the base, the style and the quick boil.
A super quick boiler.
I needed a replacement for an ancient kettle which had sprung a leak. The Russel Hobbs 25860 K65 I ordered turned out to be better than a replacement. It is brilliant! It performs its kettle job so fast. If I fancy a ‘quick cuppa’ it really is quick.
Overrated
Basically it’s just an ordinary small kettle, yes it works okay but it’s nothing special to write home about. I do like the spout design. Certainly not a good as my old kettle which I can no longer obtain. I think it’s overpriced.
Nearly as good at the original!
An accurate reproduction of the original and looks the part, even has the serial number clearly showing on the handle! Boils quickly enough and is reasonably quiet. It only holds 1.2 litres which seems to be a growing trend. Only downside is that the water level on the side is difficult to read.
IT WORKS
IT CAME UNBROKEN, IT WORKS QUICKLY AND LOOKS GOOD IN THE KITCHEN.
Brilliant Kettle
Like many people, i baught this kettle based on iconic looks and memories of it at my parents house. The base is made of plastic, but once you have filled the kettle, the flex conforms to the route you want it to take from the plug. The base doesnt detract from the style. The kettle has markers on the inside (red) and a gauge on the outside to inform you how much you are filling it. At first i wanted the on switch to light up to let me know when i had turned it on correctly, however it starts to boil in seconds, so you hear the sound. It boils quickly, and for me the sound isnt too noisy. You have to let the kettle finish boiling and then a few seconds before pouring (as with all kettles the water will still be boiling inside the kettle for a few seconds after it turns off), this way you dont spill boiling water everywhere and you get a good pour. There are no negatives i can think of and im a perfectionist! Finally register on line, takes seconds using the serial number on the kettle, and this extends your guarantee. Good luck!
Brilliant Kettle
Like many people, i baught this kettle based on iconic looks and memories of it at my parents house. The base is made of plastic, but once you have filled the kettle, the flex conforms to the route you want it to take from the plug. The base doesnt detract from the style. The kettle has markers on the inside (red) and a gauge on the outside to inform you how much you are filling it. At first i wanted the on switch to light up to let me know when i had turned it on correctly, however it starts to boil in seconds, so you hear the sound. It boils quickly, and for me the sound isnt too noisy. You have to let the kettle finish boiling and then a few seconds before pouring (as with all kettles the water will still be boiling inside the kettle for a few seconds after it turns off), this way you dont spill boiling water everywhere and you get a good pour. There are no negatives i can think of and im a perfectionist! Finally register on line, takes seconds using the serial number on the kettle, and this extends your guarantee. Good luck!
Sexiest kettle?
Do not buy this kettle if there’s a chance you could be aroused by kitchen appliances.
The design is beautiful and the pouring action is nothing short of sexy.
Nice kettle.
Nice kettle- hasn’t quite got the feel of quality about it but works well and looks great.
Cracking little Kettle.
Cracking little kettle. Saw this after our old kettle died within a couple of years of ownership. Saw this and reminded me of a kettle from my childhood home. So bought it. It is on the small side, but well made and doesn’t take long to do it’s job. Much faster than the original version of this kettle would have manage to boil water.
Speed for boiling it is very quick.
Very nice kettle nice family size smart and quick boiling.
Excellent kettle
My 92-year old mother was delighted with this kettle becasue, to her, it is a ‘proper kettle’. She does not like jug kettles or any other shape than this standard, stainless steel type with a handle at the top. Although the design is called retro by Russell Hobbs, to people of her generation it is just ‘normal’. This kettle was not available last time she renewed her kettle and she ended up with a large, catering size kettle which was cumbersome for one person living alone and looked old-fashioned. I am glad to have been able to replace it.
Retro!
Makes cold water hot, perfect for tea coffee or possibly hot chocolate
Retro kettle
Beautiful retro kettle. Very stylish and works perfectly. Stainless steel, very easy to wipe over and pours well.
I owned this style 40 years ago and just had to have the anniversary edition. It makes me smile to look at……
Ease of lifting.?
Shape an older design and makes it easier to lift and pour than jug shape. If strength and lifting a problem no strain.
Great produc
This kettle is great. I love the way it pours and also that you can boil enough water for one cup/mug. It boils really quickly.
Classic, stylish and personalised so well!
I love the style of my new kettle and it pours so nicely! I realise that sounds ridiculous but my previous two kettles leaked and weren’t easy to pour without over pouring then water would leak out of the lid.
Really basic and classic.
Gives me joy every time I make a cuppa (a lot in lockdown!)
Fab fab fab
I had one of these kettles when I was first married snd have not found one to match it till now. Updated but still the same retro look. Fantastic
A classic kettle and a delight to use
Finally lost patience with my rubbish old jug style kettle that was always spilling water from the lid every time I poured it and took the plunge on a K65. More than I’ve ever spent on a kettle but worth every penny. Quick to boil and such a thing of beauty to have on the benchtop. And the pouring action is georgeous. No messy spills here, just a delicate arc of hot water hitting the middle of the cup every time. I absolutely love it.
Sensational kettle!
I love every single thing about this kettle! The way it looks, how quickly it boils and how I have finally found a kettle whereby the spout actually pours into the mug not dribbling down the side!
I was looking for a lightweight kettle, which is why I choose this one. The handle is so comfortable and well balanced
which is even better for my arthritic thumb joints.
It automatically switches off as soon as it reaches boiling, unlike my previous kettle which continued for a good few seconds . The reason for this I think is that there is quite a large pouring spout, and if you tip it too far it overshoots the teapot/ cup.
So far the lid is easy to remove for filling .
I am pleased with my purchase.
I was looking for a lightweight kettle, which is why I choose this one. The handle is so comfortable and well balanced
which is even better for my arthritic thumb joints.
It automatically switches off as soon as it reaches boiling, unlike my previous kettle which continued for a good few seconds . The reason for this I think is that there is quite a large pouring spout, and if you tip it too far it overshoots the teapot/ cup.
So far the lid is easy to remove for filling .
I am pleased with my purchase.
An excellent buy
I’m really pleased with this kettle having owned one of originals . It looks good, is much quieter than my old jug kettle, is easy to fill and pours quickly and smoothly. I haven’t had any problems so far after using it for 2 weeks. Well worth the money.
Lovely kettle
This kettle was even better than the photo, it looks great in my kitchen. It’s very different to a jug kettle, the long spout makes pouring the water out easily . Love the handle shape, was worried that my fingers would mark it, but it hasn’t a mark on it and it’s in constant use! Has handy water level gauge inside 1/2 or 3 cups.
This is the one to buy
For many years I have been searching for the kettle that is similar to what I remember growing up, so many these days are plastic, which is not great, others leak, drip when pouring or have a bad taste. This is excellent, its just like I remember. Pouring from this kettle, even direct from boiling cut-off is a dream, no splashing, no drips. Does not take long to boil either and although some have said noisy, its no noisy then other kettles I have owned. Size is also a plus, its 1.2l which is smaller than most coming out at between 1.6-1.8l, for the wife and myself its just the right size. Just hope it will last, if not then I will be contacting Amazon for a replacement.
Lovely kettle
Was expecting kettle to be noisy But quieter than my last ( but I wouldn’t sag it’s quiet )! None the less it’s great easy to use
Stylish Kettle
Pleased overall with the kettle but I do find the water gauge irritatingly difficult to read resulting in guessing the level by shaking the kettle to see if I can see the water moving in the indicator or looking inside the kettle to see how much water is in there.
Quality Item
Best kettle I’ve had (since the 1970’s).
Pros:
Lovely spout that pours very smoothly unlike modern kettles with their short stubby spouts.
Fits nicely under the tap even when the sink is full.
Nice fast boil.
Cons:
No light on it.
Unnesesary depth gauge on the handle which may be (though hopefully not due to the build quality) an area of leakage in the future (has a good depth guage on the inside)
Great kettle
Not the biggest of kettles, but is fast and especially good if you only want to boil what you need-
light to lift with a fab spout
would be particularly good for singletons
Highly recommend, it's a dream of a kettle
I am beyond happy with this kettle. Boils quick, looks so stylish. It pours so beautifully, I love it. Came before date given and well packaged. Highly recommend
quick to boil
Lightweight and efficient, this kettle comes to the boil in super quick time. Lights, gadgets and beeps aren’t needed when it comes to quality.
Very easy on the eye well made
Classic design just looks right and is beautifully balanced to pour. Not the biggest capacity boils enough for about 3 mugs. Looks and feels well made but doesn’t feel as sturdy as I remember the 80s versions being
Nice quiet, quick and a good pourer.
I like the lightness in weight and the way it pours, it’s also quite quiet in operation. I would have preferred it in a polished stainless steel finish but you can’t always have what you’d like. The one thing I don’t like is the contents level at the back of the kettle body. All the kettles I have seen with this facility ends up showing a level of loose limescale and the viewing panels becoming opaque which makes the kettle look old.
Love this swan kettle
Very good kettle liked shape easy to fill light to pick up very sma
Traditional electric kettle
Great that it’s an all stainless steel reducing the risk of micro plastics in your tea & coffee
Stylish Kettle
I’m pleased with the look of the Kettle. It also boils nice and quick. Only downside in the looks department is the plastic base which would have been better if it was metal. Once it’s boiled you need to leave it a few seconds or it spits out the water at you. Overall though I’m happy with it.
A refreshing change
Love the retro look. Good pourer & not heavy even when full. There is a water level indicator which I find it difficult to read because it’s small but that may just be me. However, it’s only on one side so left handers may find it a little awkward.
That said, it looks smart, is easy to clean & a pleasant change from the taller upright models.
Would recommend
Beats all the fancy kettles does what it says on the box
Lovely kettle
This kettle is so much better than my previous unit,
It pours so easily and boils so quickly.
Beautiful and practical
Great kettle, study and boils quick have no complaints. Would have preferred the kettle to have a light which lits up when switched on.
Nice looking kettle
Looks smart and does the job. Nice brushed metal body with shiny cap looks good. Seems quite thin metal though and VERY noisy at first. Love the spout, easy to pour without dripping. Could have bought cheaper kettle but wanted ‘retro’ look.
Happy :-)
Absolutely love my new kettle,
perfect size and boils quickly!!
Could be quieter but I have yet to find a really quiet Kettle.
Easy to hold handle. Perfect balance. Very important with old hands.
Only just received but very happy with performance. Just been reading that it is called Anniversary Kettle – 65 years Anniversary – to think that is was our 65th Anniversary a few months ago. It just HAD to be that I chose this particular kettle!easy
Love this kettle
Love this kettle.
If the quality had been higher – or the price lower, it would be a 5*.
Very rapid boil, the perfect pour, but a little thin, metal-wise and a little high, price-wise.
Sturdy, retro styling
I bought this kettle for my grandparents, but I actually like it so much I’m thinking of getting one myself. It’s certainly not to everyone’s taste, but checks that industrial / form-follows-function type of style with a few quirky features, such as (what I assume to be) its unique serial number printed vertically down the back of the kettle.
Looks good, retro desig
We had been using this style of Russel Hobbs kettle since we got married.
It was great to see it on sale again. Looks good, pours extremely well. Very happy with purchase
Bought this kettle to replace an old 1.7l Morphy Richards kettle which was great but had reached end-of-life. There is really nothing to dislike, retro look is great and reminds of kettles of old. Did not find the kettle noisy at all but it’s early days yet. The longer spout pours great and the water flows out very freely. Mostly boil just enough water for 1 or two cups so hardly ever fill the the kettle to capacity and it boils very quickly. The lack of a small LED light in the on/off switch is not an issue at all.
There is possibly one small criticism (and I somehow missed it in the questions/reviews), it is the plastic base. For the price I’d expect at least the ‘shiny’ plastic rim edge to be metal. It would have finished it off perfectly.
Would I recommend this product? Definitely I would buy it again but I hope to get many years of use out of it first.
Bought this kettle to replace an old 1.7l Morphy Richards kettle which was great but had reached end-of-life. There is really nothing to dislike, retro look is great and reminds of kettles of old. Did not find the kettle noisy at all but it’s early days yet. The longer spout pours great and the water flows out very freely. Mostly boil just enough water for 1 or two cups so hardly ever fill the the kettle to capacity and it boils very quickly. The lack of a small LED light in the on/off switch is not an issue at all.
There is possibly one small criticism (and I somehow missed it in the questions/reviews), it is the plastic base. For the price I’d expect at least the ‘shiny’ plastic rim edge to be metal. It would have finished it off perfectly.
Would I recommend this product? Definitely I would buy it again but I hope to get many years of use out of it first.
Interesting and fu
Appears to work well and wife whom was not sure at first has become a fan. Not as heavy gauge as the original and neither scalds your hands. The lid vent is now a for show bump not something that belches steam. Learning to pour is an exercise but when you have the technique it very good. This is no different and similar to the original spout / design.
Good product.
Always buy Russell Hobbs kettles. Great value for money and last . Great style.
My parents bought this model from Russel Hobbs back in 1962 which lasted for many years. I grew up with it on the surface in our kitchen hence the nostalgia of this one now. Without any bias these kettles are designed from years of experience, the position of the handle gives maximum control , another great feature is the spout this enables perfect pouring every time without any mess. A superb quality kettle all round one I will recommend against any “jug” kettle, a little pricey in comparison to others but look at what you get for your money.
My parents bought this model from Russel Hobbs back in 1962 which lasted for many years. I grew up with it on the surface in our kitchen hence the nostalgia of this one now. Without any bias these kettles are designed from years of experience, the position of the handle gives maximum control , another great feature is the spout this enables perfect pouring every time without any mess. A superb quality kettle all round one I will recommend against any “jug” kettle, a little pricey in comparison to others but look at what you get for your money.
Excellent kettle
I wasn’t sure whether to buy this or not, in terms of its style, but I’m really pleased with it. It looks very smart, boils quickly, turns off as soon as it’s boiled (rather than several seconds later, having filled the room first with steam, like so many other kettles tend to do). As many have said, pours really nicely too. It also has a filter located just inside the spout, which can easily be un-clipped and cleaned as necessary. It has three plastic water level markers clipped inside too, to assist with putting in the correct amount of water, however these can be easily removed from the kettle, if you don’t want plastic within the kettle. So overall very pleased. One small design change I would have made is to add a simple red LED in the on/off switch, to illuminate when powered on, but otherwise a great kettle.
Excellent kettle
I wasn’t sure whether to buy this or not, in terms of its style, but I’m really pleased with it. It looks very smart, boils quickly, turns off as soon as it’s boiled (rather than several seconds later, having filled the room first with steam, like so many other kettles tend to do). As many have said, pours really nicely too. It also has a filter located just inside the spout, which can easily be un-clipped and cleaned as necessary. It has three plastic water level markers clipped inside too, to assist with putting in the correct amount of water, however these can be easily removed from the kettle, if you don’t want plastic within the kettle. So overall very pleased. One small design change I would have made is to add a simple red LED in the on/off switch, to illuminate when powered on, but otherwise a great kettle.
Best poure
Excellent kettle, best pourer I’ve had for years. Started off very quiet but is quite noisy now hence four stars
Easy to fill
I really like the shape and style of this kettle and it has a good pouring spout.
easy to hold.
I like the shape, size and colour It pours very easily. the size suits me and I like the overall look the kettle.
Best kettle I've ever owned
Bought this kettle as a cheap replace for a very exspecive kettle which did not last very long and had a poor pooring spout…
I’ve gone through 5 different kettles in the last 2 years… All had faultys and a spout which did not poor well…
This Russel hobs boils quickly and the long spout is great for pooring without spills…
It’s easy to clean and looks great…
Allways loved Russel Hobbs. And this kettle does not disapoint. We were Married in 1955 so very appropriate. Although when I ordered I didn’t realize it. The spout pours perfectly. The only downside it doesn’t have a light to show it’s switched on. But I can live with that. My daughter saw it and she now has one too. Love it.
Russell Hobbs
Had one of theses some 50 years ago but this is so much lighter and the base is not particularly good
Good looker, works well
Very good kettle, looks good and works really well. Just give it a wipe when you fill it and it stays clean very easily. My only small niggle – no on/off light.
Ideal for smaller household
Well designed, this kettle has a useful measure both on the outside and on the inside which with red markers showing the amount of water needed for up to three cups. It is lightweight to hold, easy to fill under the tap and boils rapidly.
boilz water quickly. useful to have a guide as to how many cups to boil.
have to be careful where the vent in the lid goes. my husband was slightly burnt from the hot steam
Kettle
Lovely looking kettle, boils very quickly, not too heavy for my old hands, just rather loud when boiling, but as it does it so quickly it doesn’t bother me, well worth the price
Looks good and seems to be well built.
Excellent, looks good, smaller size suits us very well and we tend to boil less water. The kettle is light and seems to be well built. However we have only had it for five weeks but we are pleased with our purchase so fa
Love this kettle!
A bit more expensive than your standard kettle, but boy does it feel like a quality bit of kit! The pour on it is a delight and it boils so quickly and quietly. Bit of a questionable shiny logo on the front top of the handle, but that’s just a matter of taste.
I moved home and needed a load of appliances.
This is the one thing I spent more on than I could have. It’s a really nice, friendly kettle. It boils quickly. Please check the capacity to be sure it suits your need – it seems ‘smaller’ than I might have thought. No issues with heat on your hand when pouring boiled water.
The ‘nozzle’ doesn’t spill a drop – yay. It’s a bit too willing to spurt though – pour gently.
Would buy this again. I wan’t something friendly when I wake up and make tea.
I moved home and needed a load of appliances.
This is the one thing I spent more on than I could have. It’s a really nice, friendly kettle. It boils quickly. Please check the capacity to be sure it suits your need – it seems ‘smaller’ than I might have thought. No issues with heat on your hand when pouring boiled water.
The ‘nozzle’ doesn’t spill a drop – yay. It’s a bit too willing to spurt though – pour gently.
Would buy this again. I wan’t something friendly when I wake up and make tea.
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Love this kettle much easier to handle and it reminds me of younger days
Very ergonomic handle, which doesn;t get hot, pours without spilling a drop, looks great, lid is removable to fill easily – not hinged.
Downsides, just 2…..I wish the capacity was 1.7L instead of only 1.2L, and I wish the power switch lit up when kettle is switched on. But I am a pedant !
Fab kettle
Love my new kettle. It IS energy efficient and I really like the retro style.
Lovely design that reflects the best of the earlier models, updates it subtley and feels like some real design effort has gone in to making a great kettle. This isn’t style over substance.
Which magazine downrated this kettle heavily because they said it was noisy. I even cancelled our order twice before finally placing and I am so glad I did.
This is not by any reasonable measure a noisy kettle. It’s quieter than the Morphy Richards pyramid kettle it replaced.
It is just right size-wise. Not too small, not too big. Feels nice to pour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this.
Top marks, Russell Hobbs.
There’s no light to tell you it’s on. Unless you have hearing impairments, this shouldn’t be a problem to anyone and is infinitely preferable to designers’ tendencies to include tacky blue LEDs on everything.
Lovely design that reflects the best of the earlier models, updates it subtley and feels like some real design effort has gone in to making a great kettle. This isn’t style over substance.
Which magazine downrated this kettle heavily because they said it was noisy. I even cancelled our order twice before finally placing and I am so glad I did.
This is not by any reasonable measure a noisy kettle. It’s quieter than the Morphy Richards pyramid kettle it replaced.
It is just right size-wise. Not too small, not too big. Feels nice to pour. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this.
Top marks, Russell Hobbs.
There’s no light to tell you it’s on. Unless you have hearing impairments, this shouldn’t be a problem to anyone and is infinitely preferable to designers’ tendencies to include tacky blue LEDs on everything.
This kettle appears very well made and we liked the fact that it is similar in design to the original Russell Hobbs kettle that we had in 1971 and that we’ve only just had to get rid of. It is easy to use and has an internal indicator to show how many cups it will fill, as well as an external indictor showing the volume of water it contains. It boils very quickly and is reasonably quiet. There is no visible heating element which makes it very easy to clean.
This kettle appears very well made and we liked the fact that it is similar in design to the original Russell Hobbs kettle that we had in 1971 and that we’ve only just had to get rid of. It is easy to use and has an internal indicator to show how many cups it will fill, as well as an external indictor showing the volume of water it contains. It boils very quickly and is reasonably quiet. There is no visible heating element which makes it very easy to clean.
This is, by far, the most beautiful kettle I have ever owned! OMG! The first ‘pour’ out of the kettle felt like it was a professional product! It’s hard to describe – the ‘feel’ of the kettle; the ‘pour’, can’t say anything has quite excited me like this has! Now, that should tell you about my life, eh? No, seriously, I am THRILLED to bits with it! Far nicer in person! Only problem would be, ‘it’s kinda loud’ -but it heats up so fast that you don’t mind. People say you have to remove the lid to fill it, but I disagree; we just fill it up right through the spout.
BEST POURING KETTLE EVER! Absolutely stunning pour.
VERY fast boiling. Beautiful design classic and in no way outdated. Im SO PLEASED!!! WELL done Russell hobbs.
This is a great retro design small kettle. My original died on me two weeks ago and was delighted to find I could replace it with an almost exact copy. Very efficient and good to look at . Would thoroughly recommend.
This is a great retro design small kettle. My original died on me two weeks ago and was delighted to find I could replace it with an almost exact copy. Very efficient and good to look at . Would thoroughly recommend.
We got our kettle a couple of days ago.
We decided to go for this model due to nostalgic reasons, growing up with the original model.
I absolutely love the simplicity of the design and functionality of the model. Does what it’s supposed to do, looks beautiful, grip is nice and ergonomic and I like how the water flows out of the spout when you poor it. Can highly recommend i
We got our kettle a couple of days ago.
We decided to go for this model due to nostalgic reasons, growing up with the original model.
I absolutely love the simplicity of the design and functionality of the model. Does what it’s supposed to do, looks beautiful, grip is nice and ergonomic and I like how the water flows out of the spout when you poor it. Can highly recommend i
Overall, I’m happy with this so far and here are my observations after a day or so using it. It’s very reminiscent of the ones we had when I was growing up, though there are a few obvious differences I’ve noticed.
Firstly, it’s cordless, as you’d expect nowadays.
It does seem less substantial, though this has the advantage of making it feel relatively light (it is smaller than the average kettle, though, at 1.2l compared to the usual 1.7 or 1.5l. This makes it big enough to fill 4 of my mugs).
My only real criticism is about the lid, which does seem a bit flimsy, particularly the knob, not like the solid lump of Bakelite (or whatever it was) of old. The same might be said about the handle, but it isn’t as obvious.
In terms of practicalities, it pours very well indeed, much better than any kettle I’ve had for a long time. With this sort of kettle, you do have to take the lid off for filling, but I can remove it easily enough with the same hand I’m using to hold it. There’s a gauge inside for 1, 2 or 3 mugs as well as the external one showing 0.5l to full. It’s 3kW and boils quickly. It switches off quickly when it boils and emits very little steam. It doesn’t appear to leak round the lid, even when tipped up too far.
It doesn’t have a light, so if you live with someone who keeps switching the kettle off at at the plug, you might get frustrated. You can only switch it on when it’s on its base, but it doesn’t mind if the power is off and will sit there happily doing nothing until you realise it isn’t making boiling sounds.
I’d originally selected 4 stars, but on reflection, I think it’s as close to the ideal kettle for me as I’m going to get, so it deserves 5.