Morphy Richards Jug Dimensions 108262 Cream Electric Kettle, Plastic, 3100 W, 1.5 liters

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Other smart features include pre-programmed temperature buttons for different hot drinks and a "keep warm" setting to retain the water temperature for a certain amount of time. Note that its minimum capacity of 600ml means it can’t be used for boiling a single cup, making it better suited to medium to large households. Megan has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously written for Stylist, Glamour, TimeOut, SquareMeal, and YOU magazine.

A power element of 3kW is generally considered best for fast boiling and all of our top-scoring kettles have this wattage.

It’s equally important to check the water gauge to make sure your kettle hasn’t been overfilled, which could boil over and become a safety hazard. Electric dome kettles often have lift-off lids, which can be a bit more fiddly than flip-top models to use, and these kettles usually have a smaller water capacity. The detachable lid made it easy to fill up and empty and the non-slip hand was comfortable to hold, too.

Built with a “Sure Pour” system, this kettle lets you pour from a low angle so even when the kettle is full, it’s comfortable for your wrist. After spending countless hours testing over 182 kettles in our lab – we've boiled enough hot water to make nearly 5,460 cups of tea! When she’s not writing about the newest gadgets and gizmos for your home and garden, you’ll find her cooking, running and exploring London’s foodie hotspots – or trying to make friends with every dog she passes. The minimum quantity is 280ml, enough for a large cup of tea, and it takes a speedy 45 seconds to boil. These collect pieces of limescale from the water to prevent them from being poured into your drink, and they stop scum forming on the surface, making them a must for hard water areas.Jug kettles are taller, tend to have handles located on the side and will generally hold a larger volume of water. Boiling the full capacity takes just over three minutes, while it takes two minutes for one litre and a speedy 45 seconds to boil enough for one cup. Kettles with auto shut-off features also help to prevent too much electricity being wasted and the kettle boiling dry. Kettle testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute is thirsty work, but our tests involve more than just sipping hot drinks all day. The black Morphy Richards Dimensions toaster has an embossed pattern around the base, so it could have caught your eye among the other toasters on the shelf.