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TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 edges out COSORI Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle, 8.2 to 7.9. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use, while the Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle is stronger on value.

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Coffee Reviews score
7.9Good
8.2Great
Performance30% of score
7.5
8.0
Build & reliability20% of score
7.4
7.8
Ease of use15% of score
8.1
8.2
Value20% of score
9.0
8.8
Community love15% of score
7.5
8.4
Community
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Typical price
$69.99
$55.00
Type
Electric gooseneck kettle
Coffee scale with timer
Capacity
0.8 L (0.85 qt)
0.1 g up to 2 kg; minimum detection 0.5 g
Temperature presets
5: White 170°F, Green 180°F, Oolong 195°F, Coffee 205°F, Boil/Black 212°F
Automatic timer
Hold Temp
Keeps water warm for up to 60 minutes
Water flow-rate test function
Materials
Food-grade stainless steel kettle, lid and spout
Large backlit LCD with touch buttons; grams or ounces
Warranty
2-year limited
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Brew methods
Pour-over, AeroPress, French press
Pour-over, Espresso, AeroPress
Certifications
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Video reviews
Best for
  • • Budget pour-over setups
  • • Tea drinkers who want quick preset temperatures
  • • First gooseneck kettle
  • • Pour-over brewers on a budget
  • • Espresso dosing on machines with enough cup clearance
  • • Upgrading from a kitchen scale
Strengths
  • Low price for a temperature-preset gooseneck kettle
  • Five presets including 205°F for coffee
  • Holds temperature for up to 60 minutes
  • 0.1 g resolution up to 2 kg
  • Automatic timer and flow-rate readout
  • USB rechargeable with a sealed port
Watch-outs
  • No degree-by-degree temperature control
  • No built-in brew timer or temperature display
  • 26 mm height can be tight under some espresso machines
  • Auto-off after 3 minutes of inactivity

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle or Black Mirror Basic 2.0?

TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 edges out COSORI Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle, 8.2 to 7.9. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use, while the Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle is stronger on value.

Which costs less per unit?

COSORI Original Electric Gooseneck Kettle works out to about $69.99 and TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0 to about $55.00, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.