Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L vs Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L

The verdict

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L is the better buy on our scoring, 8.8 to Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L's 8.3. It leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls.

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L costs $5 less.

Who each one suits

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L

A first pour-over kettle for somebody who would rather spend the money on beans

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L

Reading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe

Scores higher on build quality & durability, ease of use & controls.

How they score, criterion by criterion

Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works

CriterionWeightBean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2LViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Temperature Accuracy & Stability24%8.38.3
Pour Control22%9.59.5
Build Quality & Durability18%6.98.8
Ease of Use & Controls14%6.57.8
Value for Money10%10.010.0

What each one costs

Price$44.99$39.99

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2LViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Price$44.99$39.99
Best forA first pour-over kettle for somebody who would rather spend the money on beansReading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe
What sets it apartA thermometer and 1.2L on a hob kettle, at the price of a bag of good coffeeA lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction
Body MaterialStainless steelStainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish
Built in Thermometer✓✓
Capacity1.2 L1.2, published as 40 fl oz
Colour Options—Copper tone
Cooktop Compatibility—Gas, electric, ceramic and induction
Cordless✕—
Gooseneck✓✓
Handle Design—The maker calls the handle ergonomic and stay-cool, and does not say what it is made of
Hob CompatibilityGas, electric coil and glass or ceramic electric—
In the Box—10 Japanese pulp paper filters
Induction Compatible—✓
Interior Material—Stainless steel
Plastic in Water Path—✕
Thermometer Target Range195 to 205F195 to 205F for pour over, 175F for green tea, 212F for black tea
Variable Temperature✕✕
Weight0.45 kg0.59, published as 1.3 pounds

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L
  • +Lid gauge marked for the 195 to 205F brewing range
  • +Rated by the maker for gas and electric hobs
  • +A slim spout with a balanced handle, which the maker sets up for one-handed pouring
  • +$44.99, below the $64.99 median
  • −Induction is not stated either way, so induction owners are guessing
  • −No temperature setting, only a reading
  • −No warranty term is published
Full Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L review →
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
  • +An integrated lid thermometer reading in real time, with the maker citing 195 to 205F for pour over, 175F for green tea and 212F for black
  • +Rated for gas, electric, ceramic and induction, which is every hob type
  • +Stainless steel water path, and the maker states no plastic touches the water
  • +$39.99, well under the $64.99 median
  • −No temperature control: the hob sets it and the gauge reports it
  • −No warranty term is published
  • −The copper tone is a finish rather than copper
Full Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L review →

Every specification, side by side

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2LViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Price
Price$44.99$39.99
Who it suits
Best forA first pour-over kettle for somebody who would rather spend the money on beansReading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe
What sets it apartA thermometer and 1.2L on a hob kettle, at the price of a bag of good coffeeA lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction
Specifications
Body MaterialStainless steelStainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish
Built-in scale✕✕
Built in Thermometer✓✓
Built in Timer✕✕
Capacity1.2 L1.2, published as 40 fl oz
Colour Options—Copper tone
Cooktop Compatibility—Gas, electric, ceramic and induction
Cordless✕—
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Gooseneck✓✓
Handle Design—The maker calls the handle ergonomic and stay-cool, and does not say what it is made of
Hob CompatibilityGas, electric coil and glass or ceramic electric—
Hold Temperature✕✕
In the Box—10 Japanese pulp paper filters
Induction Compatible—✓
Interior Material—Stainless steel
Kettle TypeStovetop gooseneck pour-over kettleStovetop gooseneck pour-over kettle
Plastic in Water Path—✕
PoweredHobHob
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.
Thermometer Target Range195 to 205F195 to 205F for pour over, 175F for green tea, 212F for black tea
Variable Temperature✕✕
Weight0.45 kg0.59, published as 1.3 pounds

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L vs Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L: common questions

Which is better, Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L?

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L scores 8.8 against 8.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L cheaper?

Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L starts at $44.99, and Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L at $39.99.

Who is Bean Envy Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle 1.2L for?

A first pour-over kettle for somebody who would rather spend the money on beans

Who is Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L for?

Reading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe

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