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

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Kettle testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute is thirsty work, but our tests involve more than just sipping hot drinks all day. For every millilitre of water you add to your kettle, an extra gram is added to its overall weight, meaning they can get quite heavy. If lifting may be an issue, look for a model that weighs no more than a kilogram when empty. This kettle’s sleek stainless-steel design makes it a great addition to any kitchen. It features a 360-degree swivel base, an easy-viewing water level window, and an ergonomically designed handle that stays cool when boiling and is comfortable to hold when you’re pouring your cuppa. This kettle is among the most compact we’ve tested and the wide, rounded spout makes for fast filling, providing a clean and accurate pour. When boiling a full kettle, the external casing of the handle remained cool to touch. There wasn't much steam emitted from the spout after the boiling cycles were complete either.

The external casing of some kettles can get extremely hot. Often, those with a brushed stainless steel exterior reach hotter temperatures than other materials – not ideal if you have young children in the kitchen. Kettles with an auto shut-off feature will automatically stop when water begins to boil or if the kettle is lifted from its base.

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

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! – here are the best kettles to add to your kitchen.This kettle has an anti-limescale filter, fills easily through the spout and pours cleanly with no dreaded dripping. It’s fast too – the minimum quantity of 250ml boils in under one minute and one litre boils in just over two. The kettle is light when empty and equipped with a comfortable handle, which makes it easy to use.

Given how regularly our kettles get used, it’s worth thinking about what features you want and those that you can pass by. Here are the key things you need to consider. 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. That said, we found the silicone handle quite wide to hold, and the hinged lid was a bit fiddly to use at first. There are two main types of kettle: jug and dome. Jug kettles are taller, tend to have handles located on the side and will generally hold a larger volume of water. This brightly coloured, wide-based kettle weighs only 850g when empty and we found it exceptional value for money based on its performance. 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. We look at how easy the kettle is to use based on how clear the water level gauge is to see, whether the filter is easy to remove for cleaning and refit, and how comfortable the kettle is to hold. The overall design is also taken into account, as well as how clear and concise the instructions are.Dome-shaped kettles look more like traditional stovetop models. 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. Their handles are often located on top, too.