Russell Hobbs Illuminating Glass Kettle, 1.7L, Fast Boil, Black, 21600-10

Very efficient and great visible aspects of my water coming up to the boil in double quick time. Lovely purple illumination too. Superb product

I don't find the condensation a problem, and since I use distilled (not just filtered) water, the inside stays permanently mirror-like and scale free, so I'm pleased with the appearance - the water did seem to get a little cloudy on the very first use, but that's resolved now and it stays crystal clear. (I've removed the scale filter since we don't need it, although maybe that's affecting the pouring and the auto-off?) The "ring of blue lights" are a bit of a fake really - there are actually only two, either side of the handle, with a plastic diffuser to give the appearance of a ring of lights, so it's not all that bright and certainly doesn't light up the water spectacularly unless you're in complete darkness. But it's very effective in showing whether the kettle's on or off, and much better than our old one with a difficult-to-see white light over the on-off switch. I don't find the kettle noticeably noisier than others I've used, and as it boils very quickly it's not a problem to me. The auto-off does take a little while to kick in, especially if you're only boiling a single cup, but because it's so quick you'd typically be alongside it anyway so can just flip it off manually or lift the kettle, saving a tiny bit more energy as well! The biggest benefit is being able to see clearly exactly how much water is in the kettle , so you can boil only just enough for e.g. one mug or a small teapot and use the least amount of electricity possible (and of course avoids accidentally turning it when empty!) There is a marker for 1 cup, but it's not particularly prominent, so we've drawn lines for 1 cup (c250ml), 2-cup teapot (c500ml) etc. in black magic marker - not pretty, but much easier to see! In fact it's easiest to turn the kettle round so the marks are at the back, so you can see the water level against them though the glass as you fill the kettle (from our water distiller jug) through the open lid. All in all I'm very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it, especially so if you use a water distiller for drinking water.

It looks nice, it certainly boils fast. I'd really wanted to try out one of these glass ones and have been mostly impressed. Only 2 quibbles. There is slight leakage from the lid, so care needs to be taken when pouring. Plus I am now in the habit of wiping it down with a teatowel after filling it up (I really recommend using a filter jug, so easy to see the difference in a hard water area). The other tiny annoyance is there is no way to totally empty it, not without putting a cloth inside. The internal rim catches the water, so it returns to the pot when turned back up the right way.

**Review After 18 Months of Use** I bought this kettle after my previous one (a different brand) eventually ran out of steam. My choice for this replacement was based on good reviews, fast boiling, a well-known brand name, and the attractive, illuminated glass design. When I first tried it out in my kitchen, I was slightly disappointed by the short length of the power cable; about 16”/40 cm. I soon realised that the rest of the cable was actually wound underneath the base unit. This is a helpful feature if you want the kettle to be close to the power socket, keeping the cable tidy. In my case, I wanted it further away, so I unwound it to its full length; about 28”/71 cm. The blue lights illuminate while the kettle is switched on, so they are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, especially in the evening when the kitchen is less brightly lit. While it boils, it’s quite nice to watch. -Note: The blue lights do not flicker at all in real life as they may appear to do in the video above. This effect is just caused by the camera’s frame rate. To test its fast boiling claim, I filled the cold kettle with tap water just up to the green symbol marking the “one cup” level, which is definitely adequate for a single brew, and switched it on (see video above). I timed it at about 37–38 seconds from switching on to boiling/clicking itself off. This is just enough time to grab a mug and prepare your tea or coffee. All good so far. -Pros: • Well-known, trusted brand. • Good build quality. • Blue lighting to clearly indicate when it’s switched on, while creating an attractive effect. • Mesh filter at the spout. • Auto boil-dry safety cut-out (EDIT: This has happened once since I first wrote this review, and it worked) • Clearly visible water level • Easy to place, remove, and rotate on the base unit. • Lid opens conveniently with the press of a button at thumb position. • Large water capacity • 3 kW fast boiling • No leakage -Cons: • Relatively expensive compared to other makes and models. • Slightly noisy. • Does not incorporate a Brita filter. • May be on the heavy side for some people. Overall, this is a very good kettle, and I have not had any problems with it over the past 18 months of daily use. I personally consider the noise level to be acceptable, and although it is not cheap, I believe price-wise you get what you pay for, so I am happy to give it a full five stars. I hope this review was helpful.

Great kettle, fast boiling and looks good

Lovely Kettle, a bit expensive but well worth it for quality

Kettle is ok, but design wise its not that much attractive compare to the cheaper brand. 3 star overall, I can't give more then that 👍

everything in my kitchen is russell hobbs. i had another russell hobbs see throughout kettle and the glass broke due to the style of it. i loved the idea of having a see through kettle because it looked sleek and at first, this one looked ‘boxy’ but ive gotten used to it and it fits right in. i loved the illuminating blue light, and it’s just like every other kettle, easy to use. the noise level and time it takes really depend on the level of water you put in, but generally it’s not too noisy. i don’t really take much notice as i boil my water and use that as a timer for something else. this glass kettle hasn’t faulted me yet so fingers crossed, it won’t do. i’ve had this since december 2025 and it’s now october 2026. no faults whatsoever. the only thing i’d say is if you’re thinking of a glass kettle, make sure to regularly clean it as you’ll be able to see limescale buildup.

Sehr gut.!!!!!!!

era proprio quello che cercavo, velocissimo nel portare l'acqua ad ebollizione, e facilissimo da pulire

Produit bien reçu dommage que la prise électrique est anglo-saxonne et que cela n’est écrit nulle part dans la description du produit Il faudra donc acheter un adaptateur

Not mentioned. You need a Universal Plug [In Australia] to use it!

Good product strong smell of plastic off the water