Kitchen head-to-head
Cosori Original Gooseneck KettlevsFellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle vs Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle, scored side by side on all 5 Kitchen axes. Overall 7.9 to 8.1.
7.9
Gooseneck pouring and variable temperature at the price the category used to charge for neither.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Fellow
8.1
The pour-over kettle: precise spout, precise temperature, priced for people who care about both.
Price and availability change constantly, so we don't quote them here — the link opens the current Amazon listing.
Where they diverge
Two products can average the same and still feel different, because the shape of the scores differs. Left of center is Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle, right is Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle.
Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle
Axis
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
- 8.0Performance9.0
- 8.8Value6.8
- 7.2Durability7.8
- 8.0Ease of use8.8
- 7.4Quietness8.0
Which one to pick
Take the Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle
Leads on Value.
- Trying pour-over without spending much to find out if you like it
- Presets are enough — you do not need arbitrary temperatures
- A second kettle for an office or a small kitchen
Take the Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Leads on Performance, Durability, Ease of use and Quietness.
- Pour-over coffee, where flow rate is part of the recipe
- You want to set a temperature to the degree
- The kettle lives on the counter and has to look right there
What each one gets wrong
Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle
- You want the build to last a decade
- Under a litre will not cover a household
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
- You mainly fill mugs and pots — the narrow spout is slow for that
- Under a litre is not enough for a household
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle | Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle |
|---|---|---|
| Spout | Gooseneck | Gooseneck, counterweighted handle |
| Control | Five preset temperatures | Single-degree temperature dial |
| Capacity | 0.8 litres | 0.9 litres |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle or Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle — which should I buy?
- Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle leads on Performance, Durability, Ease of use and Quietness. If Value matters more to you, take the Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Cosori Original Gooseneck Kettle scores 7.9 and Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle scores 8.1, a gap of 0.2. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Kitchen.