Russell Hobbs RHK172BCH Black Brooklyn Glass Kettle

A nice quiet unit that is exactly what other reviewers described. The purchase and delivery was easy and timely with no problems. The only negative I can see is the kettle is a bit wobbly on its base. A quick check revealed that the base has 3 feet onto the cupboard. Its De Longhi predecessor had 6 and was rock solid. But this does not detract from its functionality at all.

Having gone through, on average, a cordless kettle every 2 years, I realised that it was time to bite the bullet, stop buying those cheap ones and invest in something with a good reputation. The Russell Hobbs kettle has this along with the appearance I like . Also its claims to having the perfect spout for pouring proved to be spot on. I like that. Things that I have also found appealing but had not heard mentioned were how ergonomically sound the handle is (much easier to lift off the base). and how quiet this kettle is. The wide opening at the top makes it far easier to keep clean as well. It is simply a great kettle that just happens to look fantastic. I love it.

I have used this kettle for six months and it does the job very well. The wide lid makes it easy to fill. The capacity is the standard 1.7L, although the level marking is difficult to read, but the glass means you can see how much water is in the kettle.Be aware that the glass body is heavy and may not suit someone with grip problems.Best kettle I've bought so far (had a few in the past).