Aussies have rated Russell Hobbs as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest kettle ratings, with five-star ratings for performance, durability, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares kettles on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which kettle they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 1,199 Australians for their feedback on the new electric kettle(s) they’ve purchased and used in the last three years.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Russell Hobbs received five-star ratings for performance, durability, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction. It scored four stars for value for money.
Russell Hobbs is a prominent kitchen appliance brand with a wide range of modern and vintage-style kettles. The Russell Hobbs Legacy line features a vintage dome design and is available in colours including ‘charcoal’, ‘bloodstone’ and ‘lagoon’. Many Russell Hobbs kettles feature keep-warm settings, quiet-boil technology, removable anti-scale filters and LED lighting.
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Target scored five stars for value for money. It received four-stars for performance, durability, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Target offers kettles in stainless-steel, plastic and matte designs, most of which are equipped with detachable filters, dry-boil protection, auto shut-off technology, water windows and rotating bases. A number of Target kettles can be purchased with a matching toaster.
Sunbeam scored five stars for durability and ease of use. It received four-star ratings for value for money, performance, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Sunbeam’s kettle range features multiple design options: traditional plastic, brushed stainless steel, glass, metal and chalky matte. Many Sunbeam kettles are equipped with ‘gentle glow’ illumination, easy-fill push-button lids, fast-boil elements, dual-shield heat resistance and water windows. Sunbeam’s kettles range in capacity from 1L to 1.7L.
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DeLonghi scored five stars for durability. It received four-star ratings for value for money, performance, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Italian brand DeLonghi has a range of kettles to several design aesthetics, including the Ballerina line in a design inspired by Venetian glass. This line is available in multiple colour options and has a 1.7L capacity. Many DeLonghi kettles are equipped with anti-scale filters, cordless bases, multi-level safety protection and rapid boiling.
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Breville scored four stars in every category: value for money, performance, durability, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Breville offers a wide variety of automatic and manual kettles, most of which feature a brushed stainless-steel finish, pre-programmed temperature settings, water windows, cordless jugs and auto shut-off capability. Breville also offers a range of kettle maintenance tools: stainless steel cleaner, kettle cleaner and descaling products.
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Anko scored five stars for value for money. It received four-star ratings for performance, ease of use features and functionality and overall satisfaction. The brand was rated three stars for durability and design.
Kmart’s Anko range features multiple kettle types, including classic enamel and modern smart kettles. The kettles come in clear, matte and stainless-steel designs. Most Anko kettles feature dry-boil protection, detachable filters, auto-shut off technology and water windows. A number of Anko kettles can be purchased with a matching toaster.
Kambrook received four-star ratings in all categories: value for money, performance, durability, ease of use, design, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Kambrook offers kettles for all budgets, with a range of glass and stainless-steel models available. Most Kambrook kettles are equipped with multi-directional cordless bases, one-touch lids, concealed elements for easy cleaning, boil-dry protection and water windows. Kambrook kettles range in capacity from 1.5L to 1.7L.
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Bellini scored four stars for value for money and features and functionality. It received three-star ratings for performance, durability, ease of use, design and overall satisfaction.
Bellini offers a small range of electric kettles, many in a stainless-steel design but one of which has a diamond-facet finish kettle and chromed detailing. This model is equipped with a safety locking lid, a removable metal filter and a cordless base. Bellini’s kettle capacities range from 1.5L to 1.7L.
Smeg received four-star ratings for performance, durability and design. It scored three stars for value for money, ease of use, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
Italian brand Smeg is known for the 1950s style and bright colour palette of its kitchen appliances. Smeg offers a sizeable kettle range that includes variable temperature kettles, allowing customisable water temperature. Smeg’s retro standard kettles feature a 1.7L capacity, while the brand’s mini alternatives hold up to 0.8L. Many Smeg kettles feature concealed heating elements, auto-shut off capability, removable limescale filters and water level indicators.
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Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate Lockyer. She has completed a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland. Kate’s been writing professionally for two years, and has worked as a content writer, media assistant and newsroom contributor for a variety of organisations and publications, including the National Family Violence Prevention Legal Service, community radio station 4ZZZ and Shelly’s Swim School.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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