Low energy kettles, barbecues and toasters are put through their paces in the May issue of consumer magazine Which?
Which? puts kettles, BBQs and toasters on test “>In a test of Best Buy low energy kettles, the Kenwood JKP210 comes out top with a score of 82%. “This Kenwood is super energy-efficient, as it has a minimum fill of just 250ml – about a mugful – meaning you shouldn’t ever have to boil more than you need,” Which? says. “It’s also quick, taking two and a half minutes to boil a litre of water. There are two clearly marked water windows, making it easy to see how full it is from either side, and it’s easy to pour.”
Number two is Prestige Eco 56309 which scored 80% and is parised as “exceptionally quick… the fastest kettle we’ve tested in the last five years”). followed by Philips Energy Efficient HD4644 (78%), Breville VKJ693 (76%) and Prestige 54004 (75%).
For gas and charcoal barbecues, the Weber Spirit Classic E-210 took premier position in the Best Buy league with a score of 73%. The report comments that this “powerful two-burner” is well built and sturdy, with a high quality finish that makes it a delight to use.
Second place goes to Outback Spectrum Hooded 3 Burner, followed by Jamie Oliver Kettle, Outback Omega 200 Charcoal and Blooma Halleck Kettle.
In the test of Best Buy toasters, the Magimix Le Toaster 11536 takes the crown with the highest mark of 80%. “This brushed steel toaster has a retro style and is solidly built with a three year guarantee,” Which? says. It adds that the toaster has “loads of handy features and turns bread a golden brown colour all over.”
The next Best Buy toaster is the Russell Hobbs Glass 14356 (79%) which is described as more versatile than most, with a long slot that can accommodate bread of all shapes and sizes. The third position is held by the Graef T090UK (76%) which “toasts evenly and has a useful high lift feature”.
In its summary, Which? notes that “of the extra bells and whistles that many toasters now come with, the most useful are: a defrost setting, an ‘extra lift’ facility, a bagel setting, and a pause feature.
