Kitchen head-to-head
Fellow Stagg EKG KettlevsOXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle vs OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle, scored side by side on all 5 Kitchen axes. Overall 8.1 to 8.1.
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.
The sensible middle: gooseneck control and a temperature dial, without the design-object premium.
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 Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle, right is OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle.
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Axis
OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle
- 9.0Performance8.2
- 6.8Value8.2
- 7.8Durability8.0
- 8.8Ease of use8.4
- 8.0Quietness7.6
Which one to pick
Take the Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Leads on Performance, 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
Take the OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle
Leads on Value and Durability.
- Pour-over coffee without paying for the styling
- You want a hold function but not single-degree precision
- A handle designed by a company that thinks about handles
What each one gets wrong
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
OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle
- Precision to the exact degree is part of your routine
- You want a full-size kettle for tea and cooking too
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle | OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle |
|---|---|---|
| Spout | Gooseneck, counterweighted handle | Gooseneck |
| Control | Single-degree temperature dial | Adjustable temperature with hold |
| Capacity | 0.9 litres | 1 litre |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle or OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle — which should I buy?
- Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle leads on Performance, Ease of use and Quietness. If Value and Durability matter more to you, take the OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle instead.
- How far apart are they overall?
- Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle scores 8.1 and OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle scores 8.1, a gap of 0.0. The total is the plain average of the 5 axes used in Kitchen.