Russell Hobbs 26051 Cordless Electric Kettle – Contemporary Honeycomb Design with Fast Boil and Boil Dry Protection, 1.7 Litre, 3000 W, Black
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.
Russell Hobbs 26051 Cordless Electric Kettle – Contemporary Honeycomb Design with Fast Boil and Boil Dry Protection, 1.7 Litre, 3000 W, Black
Fancy a cup of tea from a kettle you’re proud to have on your kitchen counter top? Then you will love the on-trend Honeycomb Kettle in black. Bringing you a Premium Design at a price you can afford, this kettle’s Honeycomb-Inspired Design and Stainless Steel Accents will make a statement on your counter, without having to restyle your entire kitchen. Boiling you a cup in 43 Seconds, from a Perfect Pour Spout that prevents any splashes and spills – making a cuppa has never been easier.
- 1.7 Litre Capacity Plastic Textured Kettle
- Saves up to 66% energy **Boiling 1 cup (235ml) vs 1 litre
- Boils One Cup in 43 Seconds *cup is equal to 235ml
Product Features
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| Bringing a contemporary touch to your kitchen, the Honeycomb Kettle has a Textured Design inspired by hexagonal shapes. With a honeycomb-textured finish on premium black plastic, this kettle brings style to your kitchen with every brew you make. | Rapid BoilWe know mornings can be hectic, which is why you need a brew that’s ready when you are. With Rapid Boil Zone Markers that let you make just the amount you need, with internal 1/2/3 cup indicators, a speedy brew has never been easier. Simply fill your kettle up with the amount of water you need, and Boil One Cup in 43 Seconds *cup is equal to 235ml | Perfect PourWish you could make a cup of tea without the splashes, splutters and spills? Now you can, thanks to the Perfect Pour Spout on the Honeycomb Kettle. Designed to give you a streamlined flow of water from your kettle to your cup, you can enjoy an effortless brew-making experience without any spillages. | 360° Base with Cord Storage |
Specification
The Honeycomb Kettle combines blissful brewing with a Premium Honeycomb-Inspired Design. Boiling you a brew in 43* Seconds from a Perfect Pour Spout that prevents any splashes and spills – making a cuppa has never been easier.
• Stainless Steel Accents
• Internal Rapid Boil 1/2/3 cup markers
• Boils One Cup in 43 Seconds*
• Saves up to 66% energy**
• Water Window
• Boil Dry Protection
• Push Button Lid
• Perfect Pour Spout
• 360° Base with Cord Storage
| Weight: | 1.07 kg |
| Dimensions: | 16.1 x 21.9 x 24 cm; 1.07 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Russell Hobbs |
| Model: | 26051 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Very impressed!!
This seems to be a great kettle. Quite quick to boil, and pretty quiet whilst doing so. It looks well, and in the few weeks that we have had it we are very pleased with it.
Does the job, good value
We were warned in reviews that it might leak at the bottom, in fact it does not but when the lid is opened a little condensation runs down the back onto the bottom, not really a problem
Exactly what I was looking for!
This kettle looks really good, I ordered the grey one. It’s very quiet and extremely quick. Best feature is I can just boil enough water for my one cup of coffee at a time saving on the now exorbitant electric bills. I fully recommend this kettle.
It looks very nice along with my matching toaster.This
This Russell Hobbs kettle is lightweight, very quick to boil , very quiet, energy efficient and looks really nice. I chose white matching toaster and I also bought a Russell Hobbs microwave. Delivery within 24 hours via amazon. So all in all, five stars all round from one very happy customer. Thank you.
Very silent and effective!
This Kettle was got when our current one broke after roughly a year of heavy use. This one is significantly less noisy and very easy to pour without the risk of it not getting into the cup of coffee or tea which the previous kettle had.
Very good and looks great but Breville Kettle is better.
It’s good so far, has become slightly louder when boiling and I’ve only had it 2 months, I doubt this will last the 2 years warranty. I had a Breville before this and they’re great. I’m not saying this is bad, it looks great and does work nicely and does boil fast, so far the only problems is that it’s noisier than it was 2 months ago when I first used it.
Nice design.
Very pleased with this kettle but haven’t had it long enough to give it more than 4 stars.
Light weigh
Has markers so don’t over fill
Rotates easily
Colour and pattern not overbearing great spout never drips light to lift very pleased with this our last one lasted a few months only and wasn’t cheap as well as being so noisy it would wake me up in a morning when my husband switched it on!!
Nice kettle
This kettle holds plenty of water and is very easy to fill, boiling is pretty quick and not loud at all its not silent but isn’t so loud that you find yourself shouting over it.
The wire is a generous length which helps when your sockets are not so close.
Haven’t had very long and no signs of limescale collecting or building up, but will depend on your water hardness really.
The kettle is used a lot in my flat as I share with two adults so lots of tea, coffee, cuppa soups, noodles and gravy every day.
Good looking gloss black exterior so looks good in any kitchen, even better if you’re going for a black scheme.
I brought this to replace a broken kettle, someone had melted a hole in the charging plates cable so if I turned it on half the flats trips went pop! i guess it’s the gremlins not another tenant?
Love this kettle
We’ve had 2 Dualit. Very heavy, very slow, constantly water stained, bust fuse, can’t be mended, just has to be thrown, don’t know why they are so popular. This Russell Hobbs is quarter of the price, looks funky with the honeycomb pattern, is light, wipes clean easily and is super quick and quieter.
LOVE IT!!!!
A smart kettle that does its job well
The funky honeycomb design lifts this kettle from the ordinary. I got this in white, which is a good, clean spanking white colour on a silver-rimmed power plate which works well in almost any scheme. Safe, but not boring. The level indicator is easy to read and illuminated by a bright, blue light. All in all, a nice kettle
Good looking kettle
Ordered this in the white and it looks great. Very modern with the stainless steel bottom and white lead and plug. Boils very quickly and is nice and light without feeling flimsy. We did notice a plastic taste after the first one or two boils even after boiling twice and throwing the water away but this soon disappeared and is good now.
Nice Looking Honeycomb Desig
Honeycomb Design looks nice in kitchen. No complaint so far except base doesn’t seem sturdy
looks grea
looks great, quite light when holding it. i love it.
Good Enough
Good enough kettle and very reasonable for the price. Had no issues with the water taste (apart from when the local water company have just complotted a chlorine flush, but that’s on them and not the kettle) and it boils pretty quickly. Looks quite nice but limescale does show up quite noticeably on the black plastic. Flip top lid works well and the new kettle had to have a flip top lid rather than a separate detachable one – makes filling so much easier!
I do find it a bit noisy compared to our previous one and the whole thing is a bit lightweight and a little wobbly on its charging stand. But hey, it’s all just plastic so it’s expected. For the price paid, am happy enough.
Better than my old De longone
Replaced my old de long goner kettle which started leaking after 4/5 years. It’s quite fast but I assume all modern kettles have the same power rating? Not too noisy. No flavour issues after making sure the kettle was boiled / rinsed three times before using it as per Instructions. Very pleased overall.
Nice Kettle
There was a few small scratches on the kettle but works well and looks good
Modern sleek kettle
Very happy with this kettle which I purchased about three months ago. Fast boil, easy to keep clean. It looks and feels premium: surprising for the reasonable price. I’ve had more expensive kettles over last couple of years that look tatty very quickly. This one still looks pristine. Good design.
Grea
I did wonder whether to buy this kettle after reading some of the reviews but i am very glad I did go ahead and purchase it . I have not had any issues with it at all, the red levers inside the kettle can be adjusted to the lever of your cups and it does not leak from the lid on the one I have received. Very happy with it an would recommend it for the price .
Noisy but boils wate
We were attracted by the advertised quick boil time for a cup, assuming it was going to be altogether faster, but it’s actually slower than our previous kettle.
And much noisier.
I would assume it also costs more to run because it takes ages to switch off once boiling.
All comparisons are to our previous Kenwood which literally fell to bits after six years
Good kettle
Bought this with the matching toaster and so far so good. I’ve had Morphy Richards products predominantly but trying to get away from that brand as everything I’ve owned has became faulty after a couple of years.
The only thing to point out with this is, if filling considerably for cooking perhaps, if you tip it quite a bit the water comes out of the top as well as the spout. I’ve never had a fully plastic kettle before so I was a bit unhappy with that.
Judy the job
Kettle is great, toaster is nice, good but again like all the toasters on the market atm, does not toast a whole slice of warburtons bread it’s a joke !!!
Decent cheap kettle
Pros: Reasonably fast boil, not terribly noisy, good pour. Not outrageously expensive. Cons: Don’t really like the blue light inside.Shiny outside shows water marks.
Overall: Decent kettle. Still going after a couple of months!
Kettle
Old kettler broke 18.30 on a Wednesday. Ordered this kettler later, just before 21.00. Was delivered Friday 10.00 (plus we do not do Prime). AMAZING service by Amazon. Kettler spot on. Feels light, and pours great, looks good. Well worth the money.
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Good kettle for the price
This kettle does not lack in quality for its price. The looks and feels of this kettle are superb and does the job well.
If you’re worried from other reviews that the kettle wobbles on the base, it does but when it has no water in it to weigh it down. I think this is a good feature to let you know it has no water in it before turning it on.
Badly packaged
Good kettle; boils quickly.
Appalling packaging. Box bashed and torn and delivery label stuck straight on the box. Just as well it wasn’t bought to be given as a gift. It would have looked dreadful.
It's a kettle, it boils water😀
I chose this kettle because it was a good brand, reasonably priced with decent reviews and co-ordinates with the kitchen colour scheme. When all said and done it’s a kettle and it boils water which whilst new takes only minutes with little noise but does take quite a few seconds to turn off when boiled. The one feature I like more than any of my previous kettles is the pointed shape of the spout which pours very well. I would definitely recommend it.
Best kettle I have had
The first kettle ever that doesn’t drip as you pour. Love the design and look of the kettle, pours beautifully, easy to boil for just one, two or three cups. Not a noisy kettle when boiling. Like the blue light when it’s switched on. Looks great with the toaster.
Good looking, efficient, lightweight kettle at a bargain price
Bought this kettle recently to replace an old Bosch kettle I’d bought years ago. Its really nice to look at, light weigh so easy to carry when filled with water. Reasonably quiet, heats up quickly, nice design, why spend a fortune on expensive kettles which are too heavy to carry even before they have any water in them? It does what a kettle should do, it boils water fast. One gripe, its not easy to read the water level gauge, its in an awkward position behind the handle.
Stylish
I like the colour and design. It looks more expensive than it was. it’s easy to maintain especially descaling as there isn’t a bulky filament. The display shows you how much water you need to boil. Very easy to use and nice and light to hold.
Smart looking kettle
Easy to fill, quick and quiet to boil and the cream colour matches the kitchen perfectly. Can’t say I can be bothered with the 3 red cup markers inside the kettle but for some this might be a useful feature. Lightweight and certainly an improvement on metal kettles which are heavy, quick to calcify and more difficult to keep clean. So far, so good and happy with my purchase.
Looks great, works great!
Finding a good kettle should be so easy and yet it’s such a struggle isn’t it? We’ve tried several different types over the last several years and they all have their individual idiosyncrasies.
This one fortunately is a great buy. It looks good and works really well. Not too noisy and is probably the quietest kettle we’ve had. Easy to clean and still looks new after a few months usage.
The kettle is a bit wobbly when empty, which is a little unusual but once you add a little water, it weighs it down enough to set it firm. Never had that issue before but then again, you don’t use the kettle empty anyhow so not really a problem. All in all, this was a great purchase that I highly recommend.
Looks great, works great!
Great value, smart looking kettle
I got fed up with more expensive, noisy, stainless steel/coated kettles that stained with splash marks. This is a very quiet kettle, light weight, fast boiling and easy to fill. When it’s full (6 large mugs full of water) it boils in just under 3 minutes. One mug full boils in about 40 seconds. Also when it’s just boiled it doesn’t splash everywhere while filling a mug: it’s one of the best pouring kettles I’ve ever used. Bought a cream coloured one for a friend last year and she loves hers too. I chose the black one and it looks very smart.
Great!
Wanted a cheap and cheerful kettle that looks decent with a good pour….this kettle fits the bill! Looks good (I’ve bought 2 of the grey), doesn’t make too much noise, doesn’t take ages to boil when filled to max and pours really well…no spillage! Brilliant!
A good comprise.
Had a Phillips before that lasted 11 years. We like the colour and style of this that fits in well with the kitchen. The handle grip and weight is good. Far prefer the button to flip lid which is smooth and without noise. I have no data on energy saving claim but have learned only to boil what water you need to save energy. It is not quiet when boiling (is there actually a kettle that is?) but is on a par with the phillips so not overly loud or annoying. Had this kettle 4 months. Very happy with it.
Beautifully designed kettle
I love the unusual design of this kettle and the colour choices but I decided to go with the white one to keep in tandem with my other kitchen equipment. I only ordered this item last night and got it this afternoon. But when I read the reviews yesterday, I was daunted by a number of reviews saying that their experiences were bad on the packaging, the kettle wobbling when boiled etc. Still, I decided to order it, given that the return service Amazon provide is easy to use.
I was very pleasantly surprised when I could see none of the said issues on my product and I boiled and rinsed the kettle 3 times to get rid of the manufacturing dust. My first cup of tea was absolutely delicious and so I can’t fault it at this time. However, if later down the line a problem occurs, I will surely write another review. I so go by customer reviews as I’m cautious by nature but once and a while I take a risk and I’m glad that I did on this. My next dilemma is do I get the matching toaster so tempted!
It’s a delight to use, it pours very easily to other kettles I’ve had and looks easy to clean. I would, however, like to get a spare filter in case and if anyone has done this, please can you share details. Thank you!
FABULOUS
Well as all Russel Hobs kettles I’ve had I still return if have another make in between as these are supurb quality. Love this one mind, it’s super fast, quiet and lightweight as I need personally because I have arthritis, fibro myalgia, carpel tunnel so I need lightweight to avoid excess pain or dropping item because too heavy. All in all 5 star plus and very Happy with this kettle, going to buy another one in different colour. Good price too. 1Definitely recommend.
Very happy, boils quickly and no spillage when pouring.
Needed a normal functioning kettle asap. I’ve had my Russell Hobbs toaster for well over ten years so I thought best get a kettle to match. Luckily there appliances seem timeless so complements each other. Love the design and it’s stylish. Boil time is fast and it’s not loud while in same room. good value for money.
Great Kettle
We wanted an easy care flip top kettle and this ticks all the boxes. It’s light, easy to handle and quiet. For anyone concerned about chemical taste – this happened only once when I re-boiled the remaining water left in the kettle. If you continue to tip out any remaining water and start again at least for a while after purchase there is NO chemical taste. It’s a great kettle, good value, very happy with.
Great se
Great set had them for quite a while now and they are still working, little bit of wear on the toaster but thats to be expected. Kettle still looks brand new. I have always only filled only as much as i needed in a kettle but i think the red bits letting you know up until where the fast boil works is brilliant. Kirsty
stylish
very nice kettle its very lightweight and not noisy at all we have had to boil it a few times as it did leave a bit of a funny tasty to our cuppa tea its a darker grey that the picture shows on here which i.like matches my other grey bits .far price .so im happy
Expensive looking kettle
This kettle was bought to replace a much more expensive one that stopped working. It looks really expensive although was an excellent price, is very quiet to boil. It has markings to allow you to boil 1, 2 or 3 cups at a time to save water. I would definitely recommend it as it is lovely to look at and works really well.
Good looking kettle, especially for the price.
Very nice looking kettle, not noisy at all compare to a metal one. Boils quickly and water seems to taste perfectly okay.
Great kettle
Good value for money. Quiet boiling. Useful internal indicator for 1, 2 or 3 cupfuls therefore easy to gauge amount of water and avoids use of too much electricity. And it has a nice lurid blue internal light when it’s switched on. Being plastic bodied, it does not get limescale on the outside. Nice flip-top lid.
Just feels right!
This is the second we’ve bought; the first being so good that we wanted a spare for when one that finally wears out. We have had many jug kettles, but this is the first one that actually feels nice to use – the grip and the pouring action perhaps. Inside there are level paddles so you can keep the water down to a minimum and it seems to boil water very quickly – faster than previous kettles. The matching toaster looks good but, like most modern toasters, still takes an age to toast!
Very nice Kettle.
(We) really like this kettle, the overall clean design, excellent pourer (previous one by Bosch dribbled badly – worse than some England players I could mention). I was concerned about the base following some negative comments, but though it is light it is quite stable with the kettle in place.
Looks & sounds also pours good too
This kettle is nice & light to pick up. Its quick & the sounds isn’t noisy. Quite quick to. Has a nice blue light on when switched on
The lead is a fair good length. Over all at the moment I can say pretty good..
Also being white if u live in an area that make a lot of scale .. then unlike crome kettles should look good slot longer.
10/10.
Very good.
Lovely.
My old white kettle was about 10 years old, so maybe all new kettles are like this, but it has heat base, so there is no element that needs covering with water, which is great.
It heats quickly, and is a great pour. It has a nice spout, so its more directional and controlled than my previous kettle, which was wide, and dumped water out, so now there is less overflowing or spilling.
It’s also lightweight, and feels safe to use with my disability.
I am enjoying using this kettle.
Great produc
Great product easy to use I haven’t yet cleaned it but should be easy enough to do with descaler powder. Not loud at all it boiled the other day whilst me and my husband were chatting and we didn’t even notice it was done so not loud at all. You do have to be careful how fast you pour or else it comes out of the sides of the spout also but every kettle I’ve ever had has done that if you pour too fast. So all in all a great produc
Boils quickly
It boils quickly and and I liked the indicators that tell you how many cups there is.
Love the honeycomb effect of the kettle.
It’s really efficient.
Also like the blue inside light which helps in the dark.
A good buy
Quick boil not too loud, also the style no to spend a great amount on a kettle if it packs in after a year or so then you haven’t lost out as especially if you have hard water the produces a lot of lime, as we have And found there is no point in spending a lot on a kettle, our last one cost four times the cost of this one and only lasted 2 years.
Looks nice and shiny
Looks lovely! And lights up blue when boiling the water. I didn’t read the actual description so when it came and it was very light plastic I was a bit shocked, it says it is for people for reduced mobility or physical ability, or for helping children aged 8+ to start making a brew (supervised). I love it, does the job and looks nice
Very Efficient Kettle
I read the existing reviews on this kettle before purchasing. Some commented on a wobble whilst the kettle stood on it central platform. I found that it did wobble when there was only a little water in it, but when half to full to full this stopped. It boils quickly and no noisier than other kettles I have used.
My only slightly negative comment would be, why do kettle manufacturers put the viewing column behind the handle, which make it more difficult to read.
Otherwise I am very pleased with this Kettle.
Perfec
A Tower kettle I bought a few months ago turned out to be a disaster, water splashing out from the lid when pouring – very dangerous. This lovely kettle is SO much better, and very light which is great for people with arthritis. Boils very fast, and absolutely no spills. Highly Recommended !
Shopping for a new kettle, I liked being able to choose cream, so there was a match with my other kitchen bits. I didn’t pay attention to any details beyond that, the price and the brand. It’s merely a kettle, is it not? Who cares?
It was a surprise, when it arrived, that it’s equally capacious as my old, worn out kettle. It’s lighter. It’s much more pleasant to hold and use. The top flips open easily via a satisfying button. It boils water faster. It has blue lighting. It sits easily on its base, a cordless wonder. It has a slippery yet delightfully textured surface. It is quiet. It turns out I care a LOT about kettles, this one surpassed expectations and is a delight to use, every time by everyone – a true sign of design and manufacturing excellence. Bravo.
Good kettle but the lid isn't grea
The kettle is fairly stylish and efficient. Not too loud and boils quickly. BUT…..when you poor at too steep an angle, there is a slight design defect in the lid which means that water dribbles back into the spout from the front of the lid. Not a massive issue but it does mean that you need to be a bit more careful about how quickly you pour out water from the kettle.
good kettle
plus points – stylish, boils quickly. no plastic aftertaste pours really well, lid opens wide, great value.
down points – seems to ‘over’ boil water as slowish to switch off, volume markings rubbish – is in ‘cups’ – what volume is that? – anyway we use mugs – and they’re not very clear. Kettles wobbles on stand – not serious but a little annoying.
But overall satisfies with purchase.
Excellent Style Design and Quality
I love the kettle and its contemporary honeycomb design. It reflects the honeycomb pattern on the counter when the light hits it. The quality and finish of the kettle is fantastic and always looks clean and new. I never see water marks and limescale that I have noticed on other kettles I have had. A fantastic price and a toaster to match. Very happy!
Good kettle
Bought as a replacement kettle as our one broke. Our old one was a really cheap supermarket brand kettle that had been going somehow for about 5 years so when it finally died, I got this as a replacement.
It boils surprisingly fast, its nice and light which makes it easy to fill and use and I find that the way the spout is angled is really useful as well as it pours far enough away you’re not concerned about burning yourself. It’s also nice and quiet.
Looks promising
As a lover of hot beverages, be it, tea, coffee, latte or hot chocolate, over the years I’ve gone through numerous kettles, both fancy high-end ones to cheap functional ones, and I’ve found that the average life of a kettle is around 3.5 years. Most of the time the problem is almost always with the spout filter which over time seems to corrode away, or with the switch, which springs back to ‘off’ after you turn the kettle on.
I’ve only had this Russel Hobbs kettle for a month now, and so far it seems to be working fine, I’ve had no issues. What I have noticed is that compared to other kettles I’ve owed, this is relatively light weight. The outer plastic honeycomb design looks pretty good as does the blue glow on the side while the kettle boils, and as stated in the description, indeed this kettle does boil extremely fast.
Only time will tell how long this will last, but thus far it’s looking promising, so yes, I would recommend this to other buyers on the look-out for a new kettle.
Nice kettle works well
This is a nice product that feels sturdy and is well balanced when being held – it boils quickly and pours without dripping and is easy to wipe down. I particularly like the 3 water level indicators inside the kettle which enables you to put sufficient water in for your brew thus being enviromentally and energy friendly. The only thing I dislike is the water level gauge is located in front of the handle and I find that particularly difficult to see. Having said that the internal indicators compensate for that as I normally only need sufficient hot water for a couple of brews! I certainly would recommend this kettle.
Very pretty, and a quiet kettle!
I was actually shopping for just a toaster, but decided to go for this set as the colour was light (without being shocking white) and the honeycomb design on the kettle is just adorable (!).
Anyway, having tried both now, the toaster does what it’s supposed to do…toasts bread. Takes a full large loaf slice size, see photos.
The kettle is extremely quiet – for once, I can hear the person on the end of my phone when I’m in the kitchen and the kettle is on – makes a big difference. Also, it has a little guide inside the kettle to indicate 1, 2, 3 or more cups, to save energy.
Love the set. Would recommend
Good quality kettle
This looks good and does the job well. It boils quite quickly and I like the blue light showing it is on. Sometimes, when you walk away from a kettle (before it makes any noise) you question whether you actually switched it on, so the light makes this clear. My only reservation is that it doesn’t sit completely flat on its stand. I don’t know if this is a feature of the model or just my specific kettle. Sometimes it even wobbles slightly as it approaches boiling point, but not worryingly so. Overall, I am happy with the kettle, so it’s only a slight reservation.
Very Good
The kettle performs well and is very good but for one aspect. Placing the fill viewing window in line with the handle
is not well thought out. It is difficult to monitor when holding the kettle in a natural position for filling. Just about all other kettles I have owned or used have the viewing windows on the sides so that whether left or right handed, the user can get a clear view of the water level.
Boils water quickly
I bought this Russell Hobbs 26050 Cordless Electric Kettle but should have taken notice of the comments about the water level indicator being behind the handle and difficult to read. Having said that, this kettle performs well and was delivered quickly and well packaged. I agree with other comments that when filling the kettle directly after it has boiled some HOT water splashes from the lid as it is opened and can burn your skin. If you are aware of this it is not a problem. The red cup level guage is helpful but difficult to see where the window is located and therefore next time I buy a kettle I will have the water level window on the side . The kettle boils quickly and I did not find the noise level any different from other kettles I have purchased.
I bought this kettle for the kitchen of my 90+ year old mother. Criteria were weight (it’s not heavy at all for the volume), easy to grasp (fantastic hold), easy to open the lid (button works superbly), noise level (it isn’t silent, but is well below the noise level of most kettles I have owned – very impressive), ease of pouring (top notch). It also boils quickly. For me, the style has a hint of old-school, which goes well with the colour. The blue light while boiling looks smart (and means it is easy to see the water level). Overall build quality and design is excellent. There are three red ‘paddles’ within the kettle which indicate filling for one, two or three cups, with the water boiling in just a few seconds (saving up to 60% energy, I read). I like this touch. Overall, a great buy and excellent value. Recommended.
Good replaceme
We got this kettle to replace a very old Russell Hobbs kettle which had served well for many years. This one is sturdy and works well. Maybe a wee bit noisy when heating but is quick and good. The only draw back is that the small window where you can see how much water you are putting in, is in line with the handle which makes it a bit difficult if you want to chack water level. Previous kettles had the window on the side and didn’t have this problem. Otherwise seems good job and hope it will last as long as its predecessor.
Good and fas
Its a nice item. Does what it should do. However Energy Efficiency is not something anyone can comment on.
Fact of it is if you have 250ml of water in a Kettle it matters not what the KW of the Kettle is, It will still cost the same to bring that water up to boil. The only changer is how fast it will do it.
If you have a Kettle that is 1.5 KW and one that is 3 KW (like this one) the 3 KW Kettle will boil it faster than the 1.5 KW Kettle but they will both cost the same to boil the same amount water.
Nice kettle
This kettle is very energy efficient,boils rapidly and quietly, following the instructions for cleaning before using it,was very clear and left no taste,it matches my other appliances in my kitchen, it’s nice to have the clear water level, which lights up when in use, would recommend this product.
Attractive looking kettle
This kettle looks great in my kitchen. It is easy to fill by pressing a button on the top of the handle which flips the lid open and it is quick to boil. You can also boil one cup, so it saves on electricity. It has a very attractive ‘honeycomb’
pattern around the side with a long see through strip under the handle. When the kettle is on, there is a lovely blue light inside the kettle that you can see under the handle and in the spout. It looks very pretty. I’m very pleased with this purchase, and hope to buy the matching toaster.
Very happy with the purchase. This kettle is beautifully designed – I personnally own the black version – and is good value for the price point. I find that the time to heat provided on the product description is quite accurate.
If you are looking to offer this as a gift or are looking for a perfect kettle though, I would pass: the product is sent in its own packaging which – don’t get me wrong – is of course better for the environment. However this means the kettle is not fully protected as the original packaging is not as hard as delivery cardboard packaging, and is not well closed (see photo). As a consequence the kettle had tiny scratches when I opened it.
Very impressed with the Russell Hobbs 26053 Kettle. Grey one looks fine: simple to fill, easy to lift & perfect to pour. An external scale & three internal markers ensure you only heat the amount of water you require, so you really can boil 1 cupfull in less than 45 secs. After 6 weeks it’s a member of the family! Negatives: Averagely noisy. The spout filter is very easy to dislodge when you fill the kettle, & almost impossible to re-seat – need a re-design!
Can’t fault it and lovely looking
I don’t often write reviews but I love tea and I love this kettle. Added bonus – under 20. It looks much more stylish for its price. I got it because it looked like it would match my Bluey grey worktop. It’s try with the slightest hint of blue, it’s plastic but with a high gloss finish that looks like enamelled metal. Boils quickly and quietly, no taste to the water. The lid flips right up with a smooth action and clicks down straight and secure. The on switch is sturdy. But…. I’ve been saving the best bit for last… what a fantastic pouring spout. Yes, it’s plastic but it’s 20!! Turns out the plastic construction is a bonus for me with weak wrists because it is solid but lightweight.
Love it, very happy with my purchase
Much prettier in real life then in the picture, very happy with my purchase, it also has a blue light inside which lets you know when it’s on and when it’s gone off which is a handy feature if you have hearing problems.
Not sure why it mentions flavour as part of the review, it obviously doesn’t have a flavour it heats water! And I couldn’t tell you if it’s energy efficient or not as I don’t check the meter to see how much it costs to use each time. Very easy to clea
Efficient kettle - that does what it says on the tin!
Excellent value for money. Really good little kettle. Boils quickly, easy to clean and fill and lightweight and reasonably priced. Our previous and very expensive kettle failed after only a short time, was heavy and difficult to fill compared with the light weight Russell Hobbs kettle and stainless steel needed a lot of cleaning.
Very happy with this purchase. We were replacing a RH white plastic kettle and trying to decide between the stainless steel quiet boil and the plastic ones available. We decided on this one because its appearance – the honeycomb effect makes the kettle appear like it’s ceramic and so it blends in well with other kitchen accessories and china. It’s elegant enough to take to the table, more like a jug. It’s streamlined, well balanced, easy to fill because the lid opens wider than others, precise to pour from and importantly no unpleasant taste or taint to the water. All other functions are as expected – it’s not very quiet but quieter than our previous kettle but boils very quickly so noise is not an issue. I would definitely recommend this because it does everything you need it to, unobtrusive and a very good price.
Russell Hobbs 26053 Cordless Electric Kettle.
This is a great kettle, simple to set up and getting boiling. I poured the first two lots of boiled water away, afterwards no bad tastes or smells.
The design of the kettle is really modern looking, and the grey colour would fit in with most kitchen colour schemes. I was more than happy with the price paid, and delivery was next day.
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Bought this along side the matching toaster. This is quite a fast boil kettle, so takes no time at all to have a nice hot drink made. However the matching toaster is way way too slow in toasting and cooks uneven, so a great disappointment. Wish i just stuck to the kettle.
I am happy with this kettle it is light weight but sturdy, looks good and is working well. I am careful I use filtered water in it as we live in a hard water area. I purchased it mainly because it was on prime with next day delivery but I am happy with it and recommend this kettle.
Nice Kettle
Was gutted that my red (metal) kettle that went perfectly with my kitchen was looking scratched and grubby. It still worked but then I saw this and thought (because I am a bit sad and don’t get out much) “that looks kinda pretty”.
So I bought it and love it – no paint to scratch off, cleans really easily and actually looks really nice on the counter top! Therefore, if you like it, buy it.
I chose this kettle for it’s appearance as it looked similar to the one I was replacing. My last kettle was really expensive to replace. This one looks really great. The design is really classy, white honeycomb effect with a blue light inside. It boils quickly and is so much quieter than the last one. We can hear the T.V. when it’s boiling. Plus it was less than half the price.
Excellent for the Price
For 20 (at time of purchase) you get a well-made kettle. It has a fast boil function, nice flip lid, strong flip-down switch and a window to see how full the kettle is. By simply registering the product you also get a 3 year MR guarantee. What more could you ask for? This is a great product and one I am happy to recommend.
Good basic kettle.
Seems a decent product for the low price. Boils quickly and does pour very well and is easily controllable when pouring.
The negatives are that we both find the handle awkward in the hand, I think its too thin and round so it feels slightly unsafe when you pick it up. Both of the water indicators are practically useless, the one on the back you can’t see because of the handle. Plus if the kettle has been used recently it will be condensated and look like the kettle has water in it even when there isn’t, and to see the little red indicators inside the kettle you have to take it to the window and peer in through the lid, somewhat pointless.
Based on previous kettles I expect the failure point will be the button/hinge with having to open the top to fill each time but it has a three year guarantee so for a 20 kettle its fine.
Works efficently and quietly
The grey is a nice colour and the lid pops up to 90 degrees allowing an easy fill. Compared to my last kettle which was a Cookworks it is quieter and if it comes to the boil more slowly this is only marginally so. Seems to create less steam as well when at the boil. While as a new product there is a slight smell of new plastic for a day or so when hot, this has no effect on the taste of the tea or coffee
Yes it is more expensive than some but on registration with Russell Hobbs an extra year’s guarantee is given so if you add the cost of addition warranty with cheaper kettles to match 3 yeas the cost difference virtually disappears
The only thing I’d have preferred is a water level guide on both sides This one is in line with the handle and while the water level is easy to check, the markings telling you what is in the kettle in terms of an exact amount are more difficult to see
Overall though a good buy
Love everything about this kettle. Boils very quickly even when a full kettle. Fairly quiet too. Looks great. Easy clean spout and easy to see where to fill to for one two or three cups because of the red markers inside. Extremely lightweight which is great for me having arthritis in my hands. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a new lightweight great looking kettle.
Excellent Kettle, Modern and boils quickly, Fairly we’ll made for the price you cannot go wrong. Have used this for three months now without issue. Would recommend
It's a Russell Hobbs
I expect and get good value for money with any Russell Hobbs product, this one is no exception.
Stylish, quiet and energy efficient and fast if using 1 cup level.
I have owned dozens of kettles and this one is the best ye
After 60 years of buying the occasional kettle there have been some highs and many lows, but this kettle is brilliant. It heats quickly, pours fantastically, looks really good, feels very well made, is very light and just works as you would like it to.
After 3 weeks I still get pleasure from using it – which is amazing. our previous kettle was a glass kettle and it showed all the calcium inside all the time and was very heavy. It literally fell into bits after 2 years only.
This one will last much longer – very pleased with it.
Do not be put off by the cheap price! this is a really good kettle!! So lightweight like many reviews say and it looks way more expensive than it actually is! The pour on it is lovely and it does not drip unlike some other kettles we have had previously. I was surprised how quickly this boiled the water too and inside there are red markers for 1,2 or 3 cups so you know the amount of water to add. Overall, this is a must-buy! You won’t be disappointed
Boiled on full twice as instructed before using and there was no smell or taste present after doing so. (Soft water household)
Very fast boiling kettle and excellent build quality. The inside has 3 visible level markers near the bottom for 1,2,3 cups. At the side is a see through measurement guide which lights up blue when on boil
Recently purchased this kettle after reading loads of reviews on loads of kettles. I was worried about plastic, pouring, taste and efficiency at the end of my research.
In the end I went for the Russell Hobbs option and I was pleasantly surprised, the kettle is stylish and pours well, does exactly what it should.
It arrived very quickly and before use I boiled it about four times and threw the water away as I would with any new kettle straight from the factory.
Result was it works well it has no bad taste pours as it should, good all round kettle and I would highly recommend it.
I don’t think anyone can believe how much I paid for this kettle! Everyone loves it, as do I! Look a kettle is a kettle to me but this one is stylish and quiet. It is robust and the 1-3 cup inside measuring tabs are a great idea. It is easy to clean with stainless steel inside at bottom. It looks great, and makes a cup of tea. JOB DONE!
Great Kettle
Delighted with this kettle, bought to replace an old Russell Hobbs kettle that had started leaking.
Nice design, quiet, easy to boil for one, two or three cups only. Pours beautifully and does not drip – the only kettle I’ve had that does this. Highly recommended.
What a great kettle!
Good looking, boils quickly, fairly quiet, easy to clean, perfectly balanced handle and great pourer. Quite light and easy to hold and pour accurately, even small amounts.
I love the look of this kettle overall – I was looking for a kettle with stainless steel inside but they are hard to come by it seems so settled for this one. It’s a very stylish kettle which doesn’t boil too loudly however I think we got an already used and returned kettle. There was already limescale inside and when we made our first drinks from it it produced a scum on the top of the tea! I have cleaned it up now as I couldn’t be bothered with returning the item and doing without a kettle. Next time I will check inside before chucking out our old kettle and returning as feel this is unacceptable.
OMG this kettle is SO beautiful! It’s lightweight, water doesn’t taste like plastic, it boils water super fast, and the price was good also! I’ll definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you!
Pros: lightweight . Big opening with lid attached. Just press the switch and the lid flips open. Has markers marking 1 cup 2 cup etc . Kettle lights up when boiling . A fast boiling kettle. Beautiful bright white colour. Easy to wipe clean.
Cons: none!
Also delivery was extremely fast considering we are in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you. Much appreciated!
I like it a lot. The design is good. Boils quickly. Pours nicely. Lights up blue whilst on…..as kettles go it’s ideal (if you want a white kettle). I’m so pleased with it I’m considering buying the matching toaster! Would recommend to a friend.
Lovely kettle was abit scuffed but not enough for me to want the hassle of sending back
Lightweight. Quiet. Boils quickly.
A bit plasticky looking but not bad for the price.