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Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE) vs Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)

Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE)
Best Café-Style Controls

Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE)

6.2/10
$159.99 at Amazon
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Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)
Best Overall

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)

7.6/10
$179.95 at Amazon
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The short answer

Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US) comes out ahead overall with 7.6/10 against 6.2/10 for the Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE). Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US) is stronger on plastic-free water path, health & materials, heating performance, temperature control & features, ease of use & cleaning, durability & support and value. At current verified prices, the Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE) costs about $19.96 less.

Scores by criterion

CriterionBrewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE)Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)
Plastic-Free Water Path 6.0Non-metal parts undisclosed. 7.6Steel body stated by the maker; polymer on the steam-exposed inner lid is disclosed; independent coverage.
Health & Materials 6.0304 stated; no Prop 65 or certification information. 7.518/8 steel; plastic handle kept away from water.
Heating Performance 6.5Maker-claimed accuracy only. 7.01200W and 0.9L; reliable in tests, though not the fastest.
Temperature Control & Features 8.51°F steps, hold, timer, flash boil. 9.31° control, hold, timer and the best pour control.
Ease of Use & Cleaning 5.5ATK: pour hard to control. 7.5Excellent pour; the dial UI takes practice.
Durability & Support 5.51-year warranty. 8.5Up to 3-year warranty, and spare parts are sold.
Value 5.0$159.99. 6.0About $180, premium.

Specifications

SpecBrewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE)Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)
Capacity 1 L 0.9 L
Power — 1,200 W
Water-contact material 304 stainless steel 304 18/8 stainless steel body
Plastic touches water (per maker) — No
Silicone/polymer exposed to water or steam Not disclosed Polymer on inner lid, steam-exposed (Mamavation); handle/lid pull BPA-free plastic or wood
Variable temperature Yes Yes
Keep-warm / hold — 60 min
Double-wall body — No
Gooseneck spout Yes Yes
Warranty 1 years 2 years
Temperature range 104-212 104-212
Plastic contact found in independent test (TechGearLab) — None detected on original Stagg EKG (TechGearLab); Pro inferred via ASIN link only

Brewista Artisan 1.0L Variable (BA10VKVDE)

Pros

  • 1°F steps from 104 to 212°F
  • Timer, keep-warm and flash boil
  • 304 stainless steel body
  • 1 L capacity
  • Recommended by America's Test Kitchen

Cons

  • Pour is harder to control than the leaders'
  • Hard-to-see waterline
  • Lid and gasket materials not disclosed
  • Only a 1-year warranty

A feature-rich option for enthusiasts who want café controls, but the Fellow is the better kettle for the pour.

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Fellow Stagg EKG Pro (1222PRO-MB-US)

Pros

  • 304 18/8 stainless steel body
  • 1° control from 104 to 212°F
  • Hold of up to 60 minutes and a brew timer
  • Recommended by Food Network, Reviewed and Tom's Guide
  • Replacement parts sold; warranty extends to three years with registration

Cons

  • Small 0.9L capacity
  • Premium price
  • No audible alert at set temperature
  • Steam-exposed polymer piece on the inner lid, per Mamavation
  • Plastic power base

The Stagg EKG Pro is the best overall choice for coffee and tea drinkers who care about plastic. It is not perfectly plastic-free, but its steel body, strong independent track record and repair support make it the most dependable kettle here. Expect to pay a premium.

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Both products are part of our guide The Best Gooseneck Electric Kettles for Pour-Over of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.