Independent coffee benchmarks · No sponsored winners · Est. MMXXVI

Fellow Stagg EKG vs OXO Brew Adjustable Kettle

Pour control vs value. The Stagg EKG's counterbalanced handle and tight PID make the most controlled pour-over kettle; the OXO does variable-temp pouring for a third less and holds more water. Serious pour-over: Stagg. Everyone else: OXO.

Quick verdictHighest overall score: Fellow Stagg EKG (8.7 vs 8.4) — but pick by how you brew:
Fellow
Stagg EKG
$180

Get it for pour control & precision.

OXO
Brew Adjustable Gooseneck
$120

Get it for value & capacity.

Fellow Stagg EKG
Fellow

Stagg EKG

8.7
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$180

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OXO Brew Adjustable Gooseneck
OXO

Brew Adjustable Gooseneck

8.4
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$120

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Which one wins — for you

Pour control & precision
Fellow Stagg EKG

Counterbalanced handle and 1°F PID hold — the best pour of the two.

Value & capacity
OXO Brew Adjustable Gooseneck

Variable-temp gooseneck pouring at a much lower price, with a bigger 1L capacity.

Score by dimension

BrewSift sub-scores for kettles. The longer bar wins each row.

DimensionStagg EKG vs Brew Adjustable Gooseneck
Pour control
9.2
8.4
Temperature accuracy
9.0
8.2
Heat-up speed
7.8
8.2
Build quality
8.8
8.0
Value
8.0
9.0

Specs side by side

SpecStagg EKGBrew Adjustable Gooseneck
TypeGooseneck, electricGooseneck, electric
Temp1°F increments
Capacity0.9L1L
Hold60-min hold modeYes

The bottom line

The right pick depends on how you brew — match the machine to your actual use case using the “which one wins” cards above. If you just want the stronger all-rounder, the Fellow Stagg EKG edges it on our overall score (8.7 vs 8.4).