The 2022 Fellow Stagg EKG PRO STUDIO Edition! - Does it Brew Better Coffee?

[@qstyler]

So you can only update your firmware via Wi-FI, but cannot start the kettle while you still in bed yawning for your morning brew?

[@AlecOGrady]

This review fully solidified my initial thoughts when I saw the release. Why the fuck does this product exist 😂

[@itsxris]

😂

[@LuckyDragon289]

The only upgrades in the "Pro" are in the base and has no effect on its core functionality. I wish Fellow redesigned the kettle's spout such that it had a wider range of flow rates. If you're using the kettle exclusively for pourover brewing, it works great. However, for larger-volume full-immersion methods where you want to add all of the water as quickly as possible (e.g., a French Press or brewing tea), the kettle pours ways too slowly. My old Bonavita kettle had a much faster flow rate and arguably therefore more versatile. I know Fellow also has the wide-spout Raven, but it feels silly to own two kettles to just boil water.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I agree. Owning two kettles is silly. I've been using a Robot and Kafatek grinder. To boil water I been using an Oxo Uplift kettle on my gas stove. I use my French Press frequently and I make a lot of Americanos. My Oxo kettle is on its last legs and I need another kettle. Boiling water over an open flame is sacred to me. For French Press, I simply don't let the water come to a boil. It's not perfect but nothing is. I know that many coffee enthusiasts swear by the Fellow Stag but I'm apprehensive. Do I really have to have everything "smart" and "connected." It gives me a headache. I'm on the fence. I don't know whether to simply get another Oxo Uplift, a Fellow Stag, or even an artisanal old-fashioned copper kettle, the Richmond kettle. Though not modern, Richmond kettles are sights to behold.

[@Dennzio1]

Thanks, only vid I could find which explains the difference in the models.

[@Andrew-wp1bz]

The software updates exist so we can get wormy back at some point. If this supported wifi 6e it would be an easy buy. They should release a max edition that has a 2 litre capacity. Okay enough one liners about the kettle for now lol. Great video as always!

[@itsxris]

i second bringing back wormy

[@mathieuchampagne1949]

Lol Wi-Fi 6E on a Kettle! 😆 5GHz support would have been a nice touch but 2.4GHz for an IoT device like that is good enough. Let's see if there is some open API or Home Assistant integration/automation of some sort in the future to control the Kettle! 😅

[@MatthewEncina]

Great review. Was wondering about the new features. Thanks

[@x2100]

Flow rate seem to be one of the complaints. So, maybe an adjustable flow restrictor and if we want to go completely crazy, we can add batteries into the kettle to hold the temp when it is off the base. Can I get these with the over the air update? 😁

[@trenton8998]

This is awesome. You're awesome

[@Jahloveipraise]

I was pretty disappointed with the EKP Pro studio. I thought it was going to have the ability to turn on remotely (essentially replace the EKG+ which is alright but the app sucks and frequently loses connection forcing a restart of it). I thought the Studio was going to have actual app functionality like set presets, remote turn on, and adjust the settings from your phone. But instead i got a pretty kettle with a useless app. I’m hoping that will change with future updates but for 250, the “quality of life” upgrade from the EKG+ were not that great

[@itsxris]

i do hope they add that functionality as well!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

The intro has me dead ☠

[@officialMainspring]

I have a $80 electric kettle that I bought from Amazon on sale for $60. Has blutooth and wifi, all the features this one does, minus the game, hits it's targeted temps, well balanced, good gooseneck design that gives me full control over my pour. I'm sure the EKG is nice but $250 for an electric kettle? all I need a kettle to do is hit it's target temp and easy to pour. Might be worth it to some, not for me. Looks cool though... especially with wood accents.

[@DZSlasher]

I am disappointed that they didn't include the feature from the EKG+ to control and set the temperature of kettle from your phone.

[@mathieuchampagne1949]

My understanding is that the EKG+ app control was based on Acaia integration over Bluetooth and they seemed to have move away from this. EKG+ look to be EoS and not showing up anymore on their website. My guess is that they decided to develop in house on a new platform & app and using Wi-Fi open up the door to much more than just Bluetooth as now these devices can connect to the cloud and likely they will get some telemetry for usage statistics and product development/improvement. This could take some time to develop the app & feature so I guess these control and more will come overtime babystep at a time. For now it look to be an early adopter period.

[@robojimtv]

What if someone lives below sea level? Maybe I wanna brew some coffee by the Dead Sea? It needs to be able to hit 102/103 degrees there All jokes aside, it's kinda disappointing how much more expensive the pro studio is for such minor updates. IMO they could have easily had the Pro slot into the old price of the EKG and have the studio sell for $200. Otherwise some other more functional updates would have been nice. Finally, they really should look at selling a Corvo+Stagg dual set.

[@SeanAustinCarey]

EKG Corvo studio is now out as of 3 days ago 🎉

[@robojimtv]

@@SeanAustinCarey I have messaged their support to suggest a stagg+corvo bundle (whether pro or not). Would be great for others to also suggest it hehe.

[@serhiyroyter8434]

The implication is we can run doom on this kettle

[@DG1TAL]

A slightly larger knob top can feel much different, though. 💁‍♂️

[@Cenot4ph]

your water will taste better, it's using a proprietary boiling method

[@davidhunternyc1]

Obviously, the PRO kettle is only for PRO baristas. Subscription service soon to follow.

[@mathieuchampagne1949]

Also managed from the cloud! 😅 And if you don't renew your kettle will be useless.🤣

[@iamjerney]

Need more British Xris

[@trenton8998]

This channel is going far fast. I can feel it

[@itsxris]

i appreciate you!

[@atticustay1]

That was supposed to be a British accent?

[@Evolventity]

You know this product is overpriced when you’re comparing minute details like the texture of the bottom of the bases.

[@stevemalone1246]

Funny Man !!!

[@jb4948]

Over $250 for hot water… insanely insane.

[@itsxris]

ive spent more on less 🥲🥲