Grey, Black or Brown Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Sets Compared
By Home & Kitchen Appliances – Morphy Richards UK | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Grey Flint and Brown Felspar Clay sets with the Cassini Black set on finish, price and design, so you can pick the matching kitchen appliance set that fits your space.
Quick answer
Choose the Grey Flint Clay set if you want a soft, textured ripple finish at a mid-range price; pick the Brown Felspar Clay set for a warmer earth tone at the lowest price; or go for the Cassini Black set if a bold hexagonal design and a 3kW rapid-boil kettle matter more than saving money.
Finish and pattern: ripple versus hexagonal
The two Clay sets share an elegant ripple pattern across the kettle, toaster and microwave, so the trio reads as one coordinated piece rather than three separate appliances. The Cassini set takes a different route with a distinctive hexagonal design across all three items, giving a more graphic, modern look.
One honest caveat applies to both Clay sets: the microwave casing is not ceramic. It is made from heat-resistant, lightweight, durable, food-safe and BPA-free plastic. If you specifically want a ceramic-bodied microwave, none of these sets will meet that requirement.
Price and colour: what each set asks you to trade
The Brown Felspar Clay set is the lowest-priced of the three at USD 164.99 against a USD 249.99 comparison price. The Grey Flint Clay set sits in the middle at USD 177.49 against the same USD 249.99 comparison price. The Cassini Black set is the highest at USD 193.18 against a USD 279.97 comparison price.
Those figures mean colour choice has a real cost attached. If brown suits your kitchen, you save money; if you prefer the grey ripple finish, you pay a small premium; if the black hexagonal look is the one you want, you pay the most. All three include a 1.7L jug kettle, which is a practical size for families or hosting.
Where the kettle specs separate the sets
The Cassini Black set lists a 3kW rapid-boil element and a 360-degree base, which are useful if you boil several rounds of drinks in quick succession or lift the kettle from either hand. The Clay sets list a 1.7L capacity and rapid boil, but the supplied catalog does not give a wattage figure, so you cannot compare boil times directly from the listing.
That absence is a decision limitation, not a hidden flaw. If precise boil speed is your top priority, the Cassini set gives you a stated 3kW figure to judge; if capacity and matching looks matter more, the Clay sets are still credible choices.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Lowest price versus warmest colour: The Brown Felspar Clay set saves you money, but you accept a brown finish that may not suit cool-toned kitchens. Check your worktop and cabinet tones before choosing brown purely on price.
- Soft grey versus small premium: The Grey Flint Clay set costs a little more than the brown set but gives you a cooler neutral ripple finish. Decide whether the colour upgrade is worth the price difference to you.
- Bold design and stated power versus highest price: The Cassini Black set costs the most, but it is the only set here with a listed 3kW element and a hexagonal pattern. Choose it only if the design and the stated wattage genuinely matter to you.
Product facts at a glance
- Brown Felspar Clay Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Set: Brown Felspar Clay set at USD 164.99 with an elegant ripple pattern across all three items. It is the lowest-priced way to get a coordinated ripple-finish trio in a warm earth tone.
Brown Felspar Clay Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Set - Grey Flint Clay Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Set: Grey Flint Clay set at USD 177.49 with the same ripple pattern and a 1.7L jug kettle. It gives you the ripple look in a cooler neutral for a modest step up in price.
Grey Flint Clay Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Set - Cassini Black Kettle, Toaster and Microwave Set - Moonless Night: Cassini Black set at USD 193.18 with a hexagonal design and a 3kW rapid-boil element. It is the boldest look and the only set here with a stated wattage for judging boil speed.
Which set fits your kitchen?
Best for
- Buyers who want a coordinated ripple finish at the lowest price (Brown Felspar Clay)
- Kitchens with cool neutrals that suit a soft grey ripple look (Grey Flint Clay)
- Anyone who prefers a graphic hexagonal design and a stated 3kW rapid-boil kettle (Cassini Black)
Not for
- Buyers who specifically want a ceramic-bodied microwave, since the Clay microwave casing is plastic
- Shoppers who need a stated wattage for the Clay kettles before buying
- Anyone who wants a colour outside brown, grey or black
