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Kmart Anko · Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Kmart Anko

Mixed5.5/10

Anko is the house brand of Kmart Australia and NZ (unrelated to US Kmart), selling very low-priced home goods.

Founded
1969
From
Australia
HQ
Melbourne, Australia
Owned by
Wesfarmers (2007)
Made in
China
Also sold as
Anko, Kmart
www.kmart.com.au

Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Mixed5.5/10Budget

Anko kettles and toasters cost very little and do the basics. CHOICE found most of them below its recommended bar, and owner reviews mention uneven toasting and early failures. Cheap and cheerful.

Good at

  • Extremely low prices
  • Easy returns at any Kmart store
  • Trendy colours and designs

Weak at

  • Most kettles CHOICE tested fell short of recommended
  • Owners report uneven toasting and short lifespans
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
KettlesToastersSandwich presses

Best for: Rock-bottom budgets and temporary setups

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Kettle / toaster / small appliances brands in Australia

Kmart Anko is #6 of 6, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1BrevilleAustralia8/10GoodPremium
2Russell HobbsUnited Kingdom7.5/10GoodMid-range
3SunbeamUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
4De'LonghiItaly7/10GoodPremium
5SmegItaly6.5/10MixedLuxury
6Kmart AnkoAustralia5.5/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.