Russell Hobbs Inspire 1.7L Kettle 24361 - Black

The Russell Hobbs Inspire is a straightforward 1.7-litre kettle that looks smarter than its price. The textured high-gloss black body and chrome trim suit a dark or monochrome kitchen, and the blue light while it boils is a nice touch on a winter morning.

At 3000 W it is quick. The rapid boil markers on the water gauge show how much to fill for one, two or three cups, so you only heat the water you need.

Why it's worth a look

• Boils a single cup in under a minute when you fill to the one-cup marker
• Pull-off lid makes filling and cleaning the inside easy
• The anti-scale filter lifts out and can be rinsed, which helps in hard-water areas
• The 360° base lets left- and right-handers pick it up from any angle

Key features

• 3000 W
• 1.7 litre capacity
• Easy-view water gauge with cup markers
• Blue illumination while boiling
• Perfect pour spout
• Pull-off lid
• Removable, washable anti-scale filter
• 360° base with cord storage

Good to know

Rinse the filter every few weeks if you live in a hard-water area, and descale the kettle regularly to keep it boiling quickly. Comes with a UK plug.