Fellow Researched
Stagg EKG
The benchmark electric gooseneck — 1°F control, a PID that holds it, and a counterbalanced handle.
Pour-over controlExact temperature
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Bonavita Researched
Variable Temperature Gooseneck
A long-favorite budget gooseneck many consider the best cheap pour for Chemex.
Budget gooseneckChemex pours
8.2
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$100
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Budget gooseneck
- Chemex pours
- Excellent pour for the price
- Variable temperature
Skip it if
- Lighter build
- Basic controls
- No app/presets
Not for you? Consider the Fellow Stagg EKG — or see all electric & gooseneck kettles .
The verdict
A genuine gooseneck with variable temperature at the lowest credible price. The handle and pour are well-regarded for the careful, slow streams that Chemex and V60 reward, making it a perennial budget recommendation.
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for kettles. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Pour control8.6
Temperature accuracy8.0
Heat-up speed8.0
Build quality7.4
Value9.0
Pros & cons
What we like
- Excellent pour for the price
- Variable temperature
- Loved for Chemex
Watch-outs
- Lighter build
- Basic controls
- No app/presets
Specifications
- Type
- Gooseneck, electric
- Temp
- Variable
- Capacity
- 1L
Complete your setup
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