Russell Hobbs Carafe Style 1.7L Cordless Electric Glass…

The Russell Hobbs Carafe Style kettle is aimed at households who want a kettle that doubles as a striking countertop feature rather than a purely functional appliance tucked out of sight. Its standout feature is the illuminated glass carafe design, with blue internal lighting during boiling and a distinctive glass spout, paired with a powerful 3000W element for genuinely fast boiling despite the 1.7 litre capacity. The cordless base and pull-off lid make everyday filling and pouring straightforward, and the removable anti-scale filter helps keep water quality consistent over time. It's a well-established model with a solid review history, drawing 1,371 reviews.

The honest trade-off is the rating: at 4 out of 5, it's respectable but not exceptional, suggesting most buyers are satisfied without this standing out among kettles. As with any glass kettle, the carafe style shows limescale and fingerprints more readily than an opaque plastic design, so regular wiping keeps the illuminated effect looking its best. Typically priced £23.95–£64.99, the range likely reflects different retailer listings and colour or accessory variations. For anyone who wants a visually striking kettle that still delivers genuinely fast boiling, the combination of illumination and high wattage makes this a reasonable choice, even if it isn't the very top-rated option in its class.