Fellow Stagg EKG Pro edges out TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0, 8.5 to 8.2. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use, while the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 is stronger on value.
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Fellow
Stagg EKG Pro
Highest score- • Pour-over brewers who want exact temperatures
- • Coffee and tea drinkers who like scheduled hot water
- • Design-focused coffee bars
- • Pour-over brewers on a budget
- • Espresso dosing on machines with enough cup clearance
- • Upgrading from a kitchen scale
- Precise to-the-degree temperature control (104–212°F)
- Precision gooseneck spout for slow, controlled pours
- Schedule, hold, stopwatch, altitude and pre-boil features
- 0.1 g resolution up to 2 kg
- Automatic timer and flow-rate readout
- USB rechargeable with a sealed port
- Expensive next to budget gooseneck kettles
- Wi-Fi only enables firmware updates, not remote control
- 26 mm height can be tight under some espresso machines
- Auto-off after 3 minutes of inactivity
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Stagg EKG Pro or Black Mirror Basic 2.0?
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro edges out TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic 2.0, 8.5 to 8.2. It wins on performance, build & reliability, ease of use, while the Black Mirror Basic 2.0 is stronger on value.
Which costs less per unit?
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro works out to about $179.95 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.