Russell Hobbs Coffee machine

Russell Hobbs · Coffee machine

Russell Hobbs

Mixed5.5/10

British kettle and small-appliance brand, part of Spectrum Brands' home and personal care unit, which Spectrum plans to separate.

Founded: 1952
From: United Kingdom
HQ: Failsworth, Manchester, United Kingdom
Owned by: Spectrum Brands (2010)
Made in: China

www.russellhobbs.com

Coffee machine

Mixed5.5/10Budget

Russell Hobbs coffee makers are basic, low-cost machines. The drip models are fine for convenience, but reviewers find the espresso machines weak for the money. Better brands exist for espresso.

Good at

Cheap, simple drip filter machines
Good-looking Distinctions espresso machine

Weak at

Espresso machines lack temperature control
Owners find coffee not hot enough

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

Distinctions espressoBuckinghamChester Grind & Brew

Best for: Simple drip coffee on a budget

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Coffee machine brands in United Kingdom

Russell Hobbs is #12 of 12, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	BrevilleAustralia	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	De'LonghiItaly	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	JuraSwitzerland	8/10Good	Luxury
4	NinjaUnited States	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	MieleGermany	7/10Good	Luxury
6	PhilipsNetherlands	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	RancilioItaly	7/10Good	Premium
8	GaggiaItaly	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	MelittaGermany	7/10Good	Mid-range
10	NespressoSwitzerland	7/10Good	Mid-range
11	SmegItaly	6/10Mixed	Premium
12	Russell HobbsUnited Kingdom	5.5/10Mixed	Budget

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.