Fellow’s Stagg EKG Pro has been the benchmark gooseneck kettle since it launched, and the Studio Edition is the version worth waiting for. The matte black finish is more considered than the standard brushed steel - it sits on a counter without demanding attention, which is exactly what a good kettle should do.
The precision here is genuine. Temperature control runs from 135F to 212F, holdable for up to 60 minutes via the LCD display. For pour-over, that matters: a V60 at 94C behaves differently to one at 98C, and this kettle lets you find out which you prefer and then repeat it every time. The gooseneck spout gives you real control over pour rate, which affects extraction as much as grind size does.
The Studio Edition uses the same 1200W base as the standard Pro but ships with a counterbalance handle that makes controlled pouring easier during longer brews. Build quality is all-metal. The cord is fabric-wrapped. The base is weighted so it doesn’t skid.
Fellow started as a crowdfunded idea and has become one of the few coffee equipment brands making things that are both technically serious and aesthetically coherent. This is probably the best electric kettle available for anyone who actually cares about their morning cup.