Smeg KLF03 Electric Kettle vs Smeg 50's Retro Style Milk Frother

The KLF03 is a full-size 1.7 L electric kettle for boiling water; the 50's Retro Style Mini is a 0.8 L milk frother for cappuccinos and lattes. They share Smeg's retro look, stainless steel bodies and a 360-degree base, but they do different jobs, so most kitchens that want both drinks end up owning both. Owners praise the Smeg finish and the quiet, even frothing of the Mini; the common complaint on the kettle is its weight and the chrome that shows fingerprints.

• Choose the Smeg KLF03 if you mainly boil water for tea, pour-over or French press and need 1.7 L for several cups at once.
• Choose the Smeg 50's Retro Style Mini if you drink milk-based coffee and want hot or cold froth at the press of a program.