BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best kettles to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Kettles in the UK is the Ninja KT200UKCP 1.7L Temperature Control Kettle, Black & Copper.
The Ninja KT200UKCP suits anyone who wants to choose the water temperature: the listing states 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, Hold Temp for up to 30 minutes, 3000W and a 2 year guarantee upon registration.
The Ninja KT200UKCP kettle is our top pick because its listing states 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, a Hold Temp feature that keeps the chosen temperature for up to 30 minutes, 3000W, a removable scale filter and a 2 year guarantee upon registration. For a glass kettle with a stated guarantee, the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style lists a 2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee plus 1 extra year when registered online; for a larger capacity, the Multibao lists 2 Litre and states UKCA and ROHS approval in its title.
This guide compares six electric kettles from Ninja, De'Longhi, Russell Hobbs, GABERLEE, Breville and Multibao on what each listing states: capacity, power, materials, temperature features, filter, protections and guarantee. Five state 1.7L and the Multibao 2 Litre; stated power is 1800W on the Multibao and 3000W or 3 kW on the other five.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Kettles?
1Capacity: five of these kettles state 1.7L and the Multibao 2 Litre. The Ninja says 1.7L is enough for 7 cups, and the GABERLEE and Breville say 1.7L makes 6 to 8 cups.
2Power: the Ninja, Russell Hobbs and GABERLEE state 3000W, the De'Longhi and Breville 3 kW, and the Multibao 1800W.
3Temperature and keep warm: the Ninja has 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C and Hold Temp for up to 30 minutes; the GABERLEE has a keep warm switch that its listing says holds the water around 60° for 6-8 hours. The other four listings do not mention temperature control or keep warm in the features we read.
4Materials and filter: the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style, GABERLEE and Multibao are glass, with the GABERLEE and Multibao naming borosilicate glass; the De'Longhi is plastic with a stainless steel concealed element. Filters are listed on the De'Longhi and Ninja (scale filter), the Breville (limescale filter) and the GABERLEE (mesh filter).
5Protections and guarantee: the De'Longhi names auto shut-off when boiled or lifted and thermal cut-off, the GABERLEE and Multibao auto shut-off and boil-dry protection, and the Russell Hobbs boil dry protection; the Ninja and Breville listings mention neither. The Ninja states a 2 year guarantee upon registration and the Russell Hobbs a 2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee plus 1 extra year when registered online; the other four state no guarantee term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Auto shut-off within 30s of boiling; boil-dry protection
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Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection
The rankings
The best Kettles, ranked
1
Ninja
Top Pick
Ninja KT200UKCP 1.7L Temperature Control Kettle, Black & Copper
The Ninja KT200UKCP suits anyone who wants to choose the water temperature: the listing states 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, Hold Temp for up to 30 minutes, 3000W and a 2 year guarantee upon registration.
Capacity
1.7L, enough for 7 cups, per the listing
Power
3000W
Temperature Control
6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, or manual adjustment; digital display
Hold Temp
Keeps the selected temperature for up to 30 minutes
Filter
Removable scale filter
Size And Weight
Kettle & Base H24.2cm x W20.5cm x D19cm; 1.24kg (Total)
Warranty
2 year upon registration with Ninja (UK & ROI only)
What we like
+6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, with manual adjustment and a digital display of the real-time temperature
+Hold Temp keeps the selected temperature for up to 30 minutes, per the listing
+3000W and 1.7L; Ninja says it boils 1 cup in under 50 seconds
+States its size and weight: H24.2cm x W20.5cm x D19cm and 1.24kg in total
Worth noting
–The 2 year guarantee applies upon registration with Ninja, UK & ROI only, per the listing
–The listing does not mention auto shut-off or boil-dry protection in the features we read
–The listing does not name the body material; it says the kettle is BPA free
£59.99£89.00−33%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
De'Longhi Brilliante Kettle KBJ3001BK, 1.7 L, Black
The De'Longhi Brilliante KBJ3001BK suits buyers who want an everyday kettle with its protections listed: 3 kW, 1.7 L, a stainless steel concealed element and auto shut-off when boiled or lifted, though the listing states no warranty term.
Capacity
1.7 L
Power
3 kW
Body
Plastic, faceted, black with chromed details
Element
Stainless steel concealed element
Base
360 degree swivel base; non-slip feet
Safety Protection
Auto shut-off when boiled or lifted; thermal cut-off
Filter
Removable and washable scale filter
What we like
+3 kW power and 1.7 L capacity, per the listing
+Names three level safety protection: auto shut-off when boiled or lifted, and thermal cut-off
+Stainless steel concealed element and a removable, washable scale filter
+360 degree swivel base and non-slip feet
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not mention a water level window in the features we read
£48.04£68.99−30%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
Russell Hobbs Carafe Style 1.7L Glass Kettle 26080
The Russell Hobbs Carafe Style 26080 suits buyers who want a glass kettle with a stated guarantee: the listing states 1.7L, 3000W, blue internal illumination and a 2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee plus 1 extra year on registration.
Capacity
1.7L
Power
3000W
Body
Glass, with a glass spout; black handle and base
Lighting
Blue internal illumination
Protection
Boil dry protection
Lid
Removable
Warranty
2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee, plus 1 extra year when you register online
What we like
+2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee, plus 1 extra year when you register the product online
+Glass body with a glass spout and blue internal illumination
+3000W, with boil dry protection named in the title
+Russell Hobbs says it boils one cup (235ml) in 45 seconds
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention a limescale filter in the features we read
–The listing does not mention auto shut-off; it names boil dry protection
£29.99£37.99−21%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The GABERLEE 1.7L Glass Kettle suits anyone who wants water kept hot after boiling: the listing states a keep warm switch (around 60° for 6-8 hours), 3000W, borosilicate glass and STRIX thermostat technology, but no warranty term.
Capacity
1.7 Litre, 6 to 8 cups, per the listing
Power
3000W
Materials
Borosilicate glass and food-grade 304 stainless steel; built-in mesh filter
Thermostat
British STRIX thermostat technology, per the listing
Keep Warm
Switch keeps water around 60° for 6-8 hours after boiling, per the listing
Protection
Auto shut-off within 30s of boiling; boil-dry protection
Base
360° rotatable base with cord storage
What we like
+Keep warm switch that the listing says holds the water around 60° for 6-8 hours
+States its materials: borosilicate glass and food-grade 304 stainless steel, with a built-in mesh filter
+Auto shut-off within 30s of boiling and boil-dry protection, per the listing
+360° rotatable base with cord storage and a large water window
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The lid opens manually by pulling up a tab, per the listing
£19.89£26.98−26%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The Breville Bold VKT223 suits buyers who want a cream kettle with the everyday features listed: 3kW, 1.7L for 6 to 8 cups, a limescale filter, a central water window and cord storage.
Capacity
1.7L, 6 to 8 cups, per the listing
Power
3kW concealed element
Filter
Removable, cleanable limescale filter
Water Window
Central
Base
360-degree rotational base with cord storage
Other
Lift off lid; non-slip feet; illuminated controls
Finish
Cream with high shine chrome accents
What we like
+3kW concealed element and 1.7L capacity, which the listing says makes 6 to 8 cups
+Removable, cleanable limescale filter
+360-degree rotational base, cord storage and non-slip feet
+Central water window and a wide spout, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not mention auto shut-off or boil-dry protection in the features we read
£30.00£33.99−12%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The Multibao 2L Glass Kettle suits households that want a 2 Litre kettle: the listing states 1800W, borosilicate glass, auto shut-off, boil-dry protection and UKCA and ROHS approval.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Two of these six listings state a guarantee, Ninja and Russell Hobbs, and both tie all or part of it to registration. Auto shut-off is named on the De'Longhi, GABERLEE and Multibao listings; the Ninja, Russell Hobbs and Breville listings do not mention it in the features we read. Boil times are the brands' own figures: Ninja says 1 cup in under 50 seconds, and Russell Hobbs and GABERLEE one cup in 45 seconds.
Our Take
As a default, the Ninja KT200UKCP: 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, Hold Temp for up to 30 minutes, 3000W and a 2 year guarantee upon registration, all on the listing. For a glass kettle, the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style lists 3000W and a 2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee plus 1 extra year on registration; to keep water hot after boiling, the GABERLEE lists a keep warm switch.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which kettles let you choose the water temperature?
On this page, the Ninja KT200UKCP: its listing states 6 pre-set temperatures from 60°C to 100°C, manual adjustment and a digital display, plus Hold Temp for up to 30 minutes. The GABERLEE has a keep warm switch instead, which its listing says holds the water around 60° for 6-8 hours.
How many cups does a 1.7 litre kettle make?
The Ninja listing says its 1.7L is enough for 7 cups of tea or coffee, and the GABERLEE and Breville listings say 1.7L makes 6 to 8 cups. The Multibao states a 2 Litre capacity without a cup count.
What are glass kettles made of?
The GABERLEE and Multibao listings name borosilicate glass; the GABERLEE adds food-grade 304 stainless steel, and the Multibao says its interior is BPA-free and plastic-free. The Russell Hobbs Carafe Style is sold as a glass kettle with a glass spout but does not name the type of glass.
Which kettles have auto shut-off and boil-dry protection?
The GABERLEE and Multibao listings name both, and GABERLEE says it shuts off within 30s of the water fully boiling. The De'Longhi names auto shut-off when boiled or lifted and thermal cut-off, and the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style names boil dry protection in its title. The Ninja and Breville listings mention neither in the features we read.
Which kettles have a limescale filter?
The De'Longhi lists a removable, washable scale filter, the Ninja a removable scale filter and the Breville a removable, cleanable limescale filter. The GABERLEE lists a built-in mesh filter but does not say it is for limescale, and the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style and Multibao listings do not mention a filter in the features we read.
What guarantee do kettles come with?
On these listings, the Ninja states a 2 year guarantee upon registration with Ninja (UK & ROI only), and the Russell Hobbs Carafe Style a 2 Year Manufacturers Guarantee plus 1 extra year when you register online. The De'Longhi, GABERLEE, Breville and Multibao listings state no guarantee term.
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