OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle 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 OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle's 8.2. It leads on build quality & durability and ease of use & controls.
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L costs $79.98 less.
Who each one suits
OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle
Someone who wants one-degree control and a brew timer without paying a specialty brand's price
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
| Criterion | Weight in category | OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle | Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Accuracy & Stability | 24% | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Pour Control | 22% | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Build Quality & Durability | 18% | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Use & Controls | 14% | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Heating Speed | 12% | 6.7 | not scored |
| Value for Money | 10% | 4.7 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | $119.97 | $39.99 |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle | Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.97 | $39.99 |
| Best for | Someone who wants one-degree control and a brew timer without paying a specialty brand's price | Reading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe |
| What sets it apart | A count-up brew timer in the base, so the kettle times the pour instead of your phone | A lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish |
| Built in Thermometer | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✕ |
| Capacity | 1 L | 1.2, 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 Duration | 30 min | — |
| Hold Temperature | ✓ | ✕ |
| In the Box | — | 10 Japanese pulp paper filters |
| Induction Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Interior Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Kettle Type | Electric gooseneck pour-over kettle | Stovetop gooseneck pour-over kettle |
| Plastic in Water Path | — | ✕ |
| Powered | Mains | Hob |
| Temperature Increment | 0.6 °C | — |
| Temperature range | 40-100 °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.
OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle
- +104F to 212F in one-degree increments
- +An integrated brew timer that counts up, which most kettles here do not have
- +A curved spout on an elongated body built specifically for pour over
- +Holds the set temperature for up to 30 minutes
- −$119.97 against a $64.99 median
- −The 30-minute hold is half what the Bonavita and Fellow offer and a fifth of the KOIOS
- −No warranty term is published for this model
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
Every specification, side by side
| OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle | Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $119.97 | $39.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Someone who wants one-degree control and a brew timer without paying a specialty brand's price | Reading the water temperature on the hob without a separate probe |
| What sets it apart | A count-up brew timer in the base, so the kettle times the pour instead of your phone | A lid thermometer plus a stated all-stainless water path, on every hob including induction |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel with a copper-tone exterior finish |
| Built-in scale | ✕ | ✕ |
| Built in Thermometer | — | ✓ |
| Built in Timer | ✓ | ✕ |
| Capacity | 1 L | 1.2, 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 Duration | 30 min | — |
| Hold Temperature | ✓ | ✕ |
| In the Box | — | 10 Japanese pulp paper filters |
| Induction Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Interior Material | — | Stainless steel |
| Kettle Type | Electric gooseneck pour-over kettle | Stovetop gooseneck pour-over kettle |
| Plastic in Water Path | — | ✕ |
| Powered | Mains | Hob |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | 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. | 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 Increment | 0.6 °C | — |
| Temperature range | 40-100 °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 |
OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle vs Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L: common questions
Which is better, OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L?
Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L scores 8.8 against 8.2, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle is still ahead on temperature accuracy & stability.
Is OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle or Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L cheaper?
OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle starts at $119.97, and Viante Gooseneck Stovetop Kettle with Thermometer 1.2L at $39.99.
Who is OXO Brew Pour Over Gooseneck Electric Kettle for?
Someone who wants one-degree control and a brew timer without paying a specialty brand's price
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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