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Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) vs Fellow Stagg EKG Pro
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Electric Kettles: Honest Picks for Tea, Coffee, and Everyday Boiling comparison.
The Breville IQ Kettle wins on the things that matter every morning - speed, quiet operation, and presets that suit both tea and coffee - without any outstanding reliability red flags. The Fellow Stagg EKG Pro is the runner-up and the better tool if pour-over precision is your priority.
Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820)
Buy itA fast, quiet everyday kettle with sensible presets and no glaring reliability flaw.
- 1500-watt concealed element boils a full 1.7-litre fill in about two minutes, quieter than budget kettles
- Soft-opening lid vents steam gradually and dual-side water windows suit left- or right-handed filling
- Five fixed presets only, with no single-degree adjustment for light-roast pour-over
- Controls sit on the base rather than the kettle, and the brushed finish shows fingerprints
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro
Buy itA precise gooseneck kettle built for pour-over coffee, not for filling the family pot.
- To-the-degree temperature in half-degree steps with a counterbalanced handle and narrow gooseneck for a controlled pour
- Solid steel-and-walnut build with a redesigned leak-free lid and up-to-60-minute hold
- 0.9-litre capacity holds far less than a standard kettle and the narrow spout is slow to fill and empty
- Sits at the top of the price range, and the app and scheduling features feel more novelty than necessity
Side by side
| Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) | Fellow Stagg EKG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most households that want fast, versatile everyday hot water for tea and French press | Pour-over coffee drinkers who want precise, controlled pours and exact temperatures |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$$ · flagship |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) - A fast, quiet everyday kettle with sensible presets and no glaring reliability flaw. Choose the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro instead if pour-over coffee drinkers who want precise, controlled pours and exact temperatures.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Electric Kettles: Honest Picks for Tea, Coffee, and Everyday Boiling.