Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V 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 Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V's 8.1. It leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls.

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L costs $60 less.

Who each one suits

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V

Brewers who want to set a temperature to the degree rather than pick from presets

Scores higher on temperature accuracy & stability, pour control, heating speed.

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, value for money.

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

CriterionWeightBonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510VViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Temperature Accuracy & Stability24%8.88.3
Pour Control22%10.09.5
Build Quality & Durability18%6.98.8
Ease of Use & Controls14%7.57.8
Heating Speed12%7.5not scored
Value for Money10%5.510.0

What each one costs

Price$99.99$39.99

Where they differ

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

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510VViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Price$99.99$39.99
Best forBrewers who want to set a temperature to the degree rather than pick from presetsReading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe
What sets it apartSets anywhere from 140F to 208F in one-degree steps instead of offering fixed presetsA lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction
Body Material304 stainless steelStainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish
Built-in scale—✕
Built in Thermometer—✓
Built in Timer—✕
Capacity1.0 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
Hold Temperature✓✕
In the Box—10 Japanese pulp paper filters
Induction Compatible—✓
Interior Material—Stainless steel
Kettle TypeElectric gooseneck pour-over kettleStovetop gooseneck pour-over kettle
Plastic in Water Path—✕
Power1200 W—
PoweredMainsHob
Temperature range60-98 °C—
Thermometer Target Range—195 to 205F for pour over, 175F for green tea, 212F for black tea
Variable Temperature✓✕
Weight—0.59, published as 1.3 pounds

Pros and cons

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

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V
  • +One-degree temperature steps across a 60 to 98C range
  • +Holds the set temperature for up to 60 minutes
  • +304 stainless steel body
  • +A gooseneck spout with an ergonomic handle, cordless off the base
  • −$99.99 against a $64.99 median, and the Greater Goods at $79.99 adds a brew timer and a five-year warranty
  • −1200W, where several cheaper kettles here run 1500W
  • −No warranty term is published
Full Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V 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

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510VViante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L
Price
Price$99.99$39.99
Who it suits
Best forBrewers who want to set a temperature to the degree rather than pick from presetsReading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe
What sets it apartSets anywhere from 140F to 208F in one-degree steps instead of offering fixed presetsA lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction
Specifications
Body Material304 stainless steelStainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish
Built-in scale—✕
Built in Thermometer—✓
Built in Timer—✕
Capacity1.0 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
Hold Temperature✓✕
In the Box—10 Japanese pulp paper filters
Induction Compatible—✓
Interior Material—Stainless steel
Kettle TypeElectric gooseneck pour-over kettleStovetop gooseneck pour-over kettle
Plastic in Water Path—✕
Power1200 W—
PoweredMainsHob
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.
Temperature range60-98 °C—
Thermometer Target Range—195 to 205F for pour over, 175F for green tea, 212F for black tea
Variable Temperature✓✕
Weight—0.59, published as 1.3 pounds

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V vs Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L: common questions

Which is better, Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L?

Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L scores 8.8 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V is still ahead on temperature accuracy & stability.

Is Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L cheaper?

Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V starts at $99.99, and Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L at $39.99.

Who is Bonavita Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle BV382510V for?

Brewers who want to set a temperature to the degree rather than pick from presets

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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