Shoppers are snapping up a Smeg Retro Electric Kettle that has dropped in price, with one buyer calling it a 'lovely kettle' with an 'iconic design'. The kettle is now available with a £30 discount at Dunelm, where its price has been reduced from £180 to £150.
Design and Features
Smeg is renowned for its high-end, retro-inspired kitchen appliances, and this kettle is no exception. It combines eye-catching design with everyday practicality, housed in a sleek stainless steel body finished in pastel blue. Other colours, ranging from pink to cream, are also available at varying prices.
With a 1.7-litre capacity, it can make up to seven cups at once, making it ideal for families or when hosting guests. A powerful 3kW concealed heating element ensures quick boiling, while the automatic shut-off at 100°C adds an extra layer of safety.
Practical Features
Practical features include a soft-opening lid for easy refilling, a clear water level indicator, and a removable stainless steel limescale filter that helps maintain performance and improve water quality over time. The 360° swivel base with anti-slip feet also makes it easy and stable to use from any angle.
Customer Reviews
The Smeg Retro Electric Kettle has received positive feedback on the Dunelm website. One reviewer said: "A lovely kettle, with an iconic design. Looks great, good quality, works well and is quite quiet when boiling."
On Amazon, another added: "Looks good, is quiet, handles well, boils quickly, easy to clean. Not cheap but feels like a quality product." A third person commented: "This isn't cheap by any means, but it looks fabulous even just sitting there (sad I know ha), it works really well and boils water efficiently and pretty fast too. The temperature cut-out works well, the noise level is not bad, actually, when in use."
Some users shared slight critiques. One wrote: "The kettle is very stylish and was delivered quickly with no issues. The only problem we’ve noticed since using the kettle is that it isn’t easy to see if there’s enough water in it. The window gauge at the side doesn’t always show clearly how much water is in it. I’ve ended up opening the kettle lid to be sure." Another added: "Looks great and boils water.... what more can I say? It is pricey, but if you are considering it, you already like the style and are looking at 'premium' options. Build quality seems good too."
Alternatives
As an alternative, Argos has the Russell Hobbs Worcester Kettle in Metallic for £33. This one also has a 1.7-litre capacity and promises to prepare a single cup of tea or coffee in just 45 seconds. Next also offers the Cream Malvern Kettle for £45, which features a 'retro look', a 1.7-litre capacity, a rapid boil system, and wooden detailing.
