Description
Judge 1.7L white kettle with removable limescale filter
A 1.7 litre kettle with a removable limescale filter and a locking lid, holding enough water for six to seven mugs in one boil.
The Judge JEA87 is a 1.7 litre kettle finished in white, built for a household that gets through more than a mug or two at a time. One boil holds the equivalent of six to seven mugs, and a removable limescale filter keeps the spout clear without extra scrubbing.
A water level window on the side shows exactly how full the kettle is before switching on, and the lid locks shut for safe pouring, with a manual override for when it needs opening quickly. A power indicator light confirms it's running, and automatic switch-off stops it the moment the water boils.
Ideal For
Six to seven mugs from a single 1.7 litre boil suits a household making several teas or coffees back to back rather than one at a time.
A removable limescale filter catches scale before it reaches the cup, particularly useful anywhere the local water is hard and leaves a kettle needing regular descaling.
A lid that locks shut, plus a water level window to avoid overfilling by guesswork, are small details that matter more in a busier, shared kitchen.
Key Features
Holds the equivalent of six to seven mugs in a single boil, enough for a full round of tea without refilling.
The filter lifts out for cleaning, catching scale before it ends up in the cup, particularly useful in hard water areas.
The lid locks shut for safer pouring, with a manual override for quickly opening it to refill or check the water.
A clear window on the side of the kettle shows exactly how much water is inside before switching it on.
A 1850W element brings a full 1.7 litres to the boil, sized for the larger capacity rather than speed alone.
A power indicator light confirms the kettle is running, and it switches off automatically the moment the water reaches a full boil.
Built for six to seven mugs
Where a smaller kettle suits one or two people, the JEA87 is sized for a busier kitchen. A single 1.7 litre boil holds the equivalent of six to seven mugs, so a full round of tea or coffee doesn't mean boiling twice. The trade-off is a slightly longer wait for a full kettle, but for a household that regularly makes drinks for several people at once, one boil covering everyone is the more useful habit.
Keeping limescale out of the cup
A removable limescale filter sits at the spout, catching scale before it can pour into a cup. It lifts out for cleaning, which matters most in hard water areas where kettles can silt up within months. Paired with the sturdy, easy-clean casing, it's a kettle built with maintenance in mind rather than something to replace as soon as it starts scaling up.
The safety details that add up
None of the JEA87's individual features look dramatic alone: a lid that locks, a window showing the water level, a light confirming it's switched on, and automatic shut-off once it boils. Together, they describe a kettle built for a busier, shared kitchen, where a locked lid matters with children around, a water level window avoids overfilling by guesswork, and the manual override means it can still be opened quickly when needed.
How It Compares
| Kitchen Need | Judge Feature | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Big tea rounds | 1.7 litre capacity | One boil holds six to seven mugs, enough for a full round without refilling the kettle. |
| Hard water areas | Removable limescale filter | Catches scale before it reaches the cup, and lifts out easily for cleaning when needed. |
| Kitchens with children | Locking lid | The lid locks shut for safer pouring, with a manual override for quickly opening it again. |
| Avoiding overfilling | Water level window | A clear window on the side shows exactly how much water is inside before switching on. |
| Confirming it's on | Power indicator light | A light shows at a glance when the kettle is running, useful in a busy kitchen. |
| Boiling a full kettle | 1850W element | Sized to bring a full 1.7 litres to the boil, matched to the larger capacity. |
Specifications
| Brand | Judge |
| Model | JEA87 |
| Colour | White |
| Capacity | 1.7 L |
| Material | Plastic |
| Wattage | 1850W |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 25.0 x 12.0 x 16.0 cm |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Warranty | 2 year Judge electrical guarantee |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Holds six to seven mugs in a single 1.7 litre boil
- Removable limescale filter for easy cleaning
- Lid locks shut, with a manual override
- Water level window shows exactly how full it is
- 1850W element sized for the larger capacity
- Power indicator light and automatic switch-off
- Finished in white to suit a bright kitchen worktop
Considerations
- At 1850W, a full 1.7 litre boil takes a little longer than Judge's 2000W, 1.5 litre JEA100, since there's more water and less power.
- There's no stated stainless steel interior on this model, unlike Judge's JEA100, so the interior material isn't confirmed either way.
- The lid's manual override means it can be opened even when locked, so the lock is a convenience rather than a child safety feature on its own.
