Coffee & Espresso · Head-to-head
Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) vs Fellow Stagg EKG Pro
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, 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.
- 1.7-litre (7 cup) capacity and quick everyday heating, quieter than budget kettles
- Soft Top lid releases steam gently and eliminates splashing, with a 20-minute keep-warm
- Five fixed presets only, with no single-degree adjustment for light-roast pour-over
- 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.
- Temperature set in 0.5°F steps from 104°F to 212°F, with a counterbalanced handle and narrow gooseneck for a controlled pour
- Steel body with an optional walnut or maple handle, built-in scheduling, and a hold mode of up to 60 minutes
- 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 scheduling feature feels more novelty than necessity
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) Our pick | 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 |
| Temperature control | 5 fixed presets | 0.5°F steps, 104 to 212°F |
| Power & boil speed | Not published | 1200W, moderate |
| Capacity | 1.7 L (7 cup) | 0.9 L (30 oz) |
| Keep-warm hold | 20 minutes | Up to 60 minutes |
| Build & materials | Brushed stainless, soft-open lid | Steel, optional wood handle |
| Best use | Everyday tea & coffee | Pour-over coffee |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Breville IQ Kettle (BKE820) if
most households that want fast, versatile everyday hot water for tea and French press.
Know before buying: five fixed presets only, with no single-degree adjustment for light-roast pour-over.
Pick the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro if
pour-over coffee drinkers who want precise, controlled pours and exact temperatures.
Know before buying: 0.9-litre capacity holds far less than a standard kettle and the narrow spout is slow to fill and empty.
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.