Fellow Stagg EKG
Exact average 80.3 · 2 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 83
6 professional reviewers tested the Fellow Stagg EKG, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, TechGearLab, Business Insider and 3 more
The catch: No sound or light signals when it reaches temperature.
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Tom's Guide
A premium gooseneck kettle that is flawless for pour-over coffee with precise flow control and quiet operation.
Read Tom's Guide review - 76TechGearLab
A highly capable pour-over kettle ranked second of 15 with excellent coffee temperature accuracy and a great pour.
Read TechGearLab review - 85est.Business Insider
Named best overall kettle in a tested roundup, liked for its minimalist look, precise stream and easy temperature dial.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.The Guardian
A freelance contributor calls it her go-to travel kettle after nearly five years of daily use, noting it heats quickly, pours precisely and packs into a carry-on, though it needs mains power.
Read The Guardian review - 77est.The Verge
A column praising the kettle's dial as an excellent, tactile interface while admitting it is a luxury item whose price is hard to justify by the button alone.
Read The Verge review - 71est.America's Test Kitchen
In a gooseneck kettle roundup the testers rated it Recommended with Reservations.
Read America's Test Kitchen review
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Common questions
Is the Fellow Stagg EKG worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. No sound or light signals when it reaches temperature.
Do critics agree about the Fellow Stagg EKG?
Broad agreement: scores range from 71 (America's Test Kitchen) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 19 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Fellow Stagg EKG?
Price (3 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Fellow Stagg EKG?
The Breville IQ Kettle (critic score 77), best for tea drinkers.