Fellow Corvo EKG Pro Review: a pricey kettle for people who actually care about water temperature

I’ve been using the Fellow Corvo EKG Pro for a few weeks now, mainly for coffee in the morning and tea in the evening. Before this, I had a basic stainless steel kettle with just an on/off switch. It boiled water, that’s it. So moving to something with a screen, Wi‑Fi updates, and to‑the‑degree control felt a bit overkill at first. I wanted to see if all those extra features actually change anything in day‑to‑day use or if it’s just an expensive toy that looks nice on the counter.

In practice, I’ve used it about 4–6 times a day: morning coffee (French press), mid‑day tea, and random hot water for instant noodles or cooking. So it’s not sitting there just for show. My main expectations were simple: fast heating, accurate temperature, and no annoying quirks like random beeping, weird pouring, or awkward lid handling. I also checked for stuff like leaks, weird smells, and how annoying it is to clean, because that’s usually where fancy gadgets fall apart.

Overall, it feels like a kettle made for people who care about details: exact temperatures for different teas, scheduling, and little settings you can tweak. If you just want boiling water and don’t care about anything else, this is probably too much. But if you already weigh your coffee, time your brew, and get picky about green tea being burned, then this kind of product starts to make more sense, even if the price stings a bit.

To be clear, it’s not perfect. There are some things that annoyed me: small capacity, the price, the short power cord, and the fact that you still have to descale like any other kettle. But compared to my old basic kettle, the daily experience is honestly nicer. I’ll break down what actually works well and what I think is more gimmick than useful, so you can see if it fits how you really use hot water at home.

Let’s be honest: this is not a budget kettle. You can get something that boils water for a fraction of the price. So the real question is whether the extra money is justified for how you actually use it. If you only ever boil water to 212°F for tea bags or instant coffee and don’t care about anything else, then no, this is overkill. A basic electric kettle will do the same core job for much less, and you’ll probably be fine with it.

Where the Corvo EKG Pro starts to make sense is if you’re picky about coffee and tea and actually use the features. The things that add value here are: to‑the‑degree temperature control, hold temperature, fast heating, guide presets, and the overall user experience (nice screen, smooth knob, comfortable handle, clean pour). For me, the biggest day‑to‑day value is simply not guessing water temperature anymore and not having to re‑boil water because I got distracted. That doesn’t sound huge, but when you do it every day, it adds up to a nicer routine.

There are some downsides that hurt the value a bit: the small 0.9 L capacity, the short power cord, and the fact that there are cheaper kettles with temperature control (though usually not as polished). You’re also paying partly for design and brand here. Fellow positions itself as a coffee gear brand with good‑looking products, and you can feel that in the price. If you don’t care about aesthetics at all, you can get similar functionality for less from more generic brands, even if the interface is uglier.

So, is it good value? I’d say it’s good value for a certain type of user: someone who makes coffee or tea often, cares about exact temperatures, and enjoys using well‑designed gear. For someone who just wants hot water quickly and doesn’t think about it twice, it’s probably a waste of money. Personally, I like it and I don’t regret getting it, but I also fully admit you’re paying a premium for style and polish, not just raw function.

The first thing you notice is the look. The hazy blue color with the maple handle and lid pull makes it feel more like a design object than an appliance. It absolutely stands out compared to the usual chrome or black plastic kettles. On my counter, it basically became the thing people comment on when they walk into the kitchen. If you care about how your setup looks, this checks that box. If you don’t care at all and just want something cheap and plain, this probably feels unnecessary.

From a usability angle, the design is mostly well thought out. The wide spout gives a fast, controlled pour. It’s not a gooseneck, but it still feels precise enough for French press or general use. I noticed that pouring is smoother than with my old kettle; the water doesn’t glug or splash as much, even when you tip it fairly aggressively. That matches what some Amazon reviewers said about the pour feeling unusually smooth. The handle angle also helps: it’s easy to control, even when full.

The base is compact and doesn’t take much counter space, which I like. The screen is bright and readable from a normal standing distance. The menu system is simple: turn the knob to move, press to select. It does not feel like fighting a smart TV menu or something like that. That said, there is one design annoyance: the power cord is short and there’s no cord storage or retraction. If your outlet is not close to where you want the kettle, you’re either moving the kettle or using an extension cord, which looks a bit sloppy for a product at this price.

One other small thing: the chime that plays when it hits temperature is quiet, even on the highest setting. In a small apartment kitchen, I can hear it fine if I’m nearby, but if I’m in another room or there’s background noise, I often miss it. Not a dealbreaker, because the kettle also holds temp, but if you like loud notifications, this will feel a bit too polite. Overall, the design is visually nice and mostly practical, but not flawless.

The body is made from 304 18/8 stainless steel, which is standard high‑quality food‑grade steel. The external components use food‑grade silicone that doesn’t touch the water, and the handle and lid pull on this version are maple with an ergonomic plastic structure underneath. In the hand, it feels solid and not flimsy. The finish is brushed and fingerprint‑resistant, and that’s more or less true: it doesn’t immediately look dirty every time you touch it, which is nice compared to glossy stainless kettles that constantly look smudged.

The maple handle looks good and feels comfortable, but you do get that slight "I should not bang this around" feeling. It’s not fragile, but it also doesn’t give off the same indestructible vibe as a full metal or thick plastic handle. I’ve been reasonably careful with it—no throwing it in a crowded sink or whacking it against a faucet—so far no issues. If you live in a household where people are rough with stuff, I’d keep that in mind. The lid pull being wood is nice for grip and it doesn’t get too hot to touch.

Inside, the stainless steel seems well finished. I didn’t see any weird welds or rough edges. Like any stainless kettle, mineral buildup appears on the bottom over time if you have hard water. The brand itself says you need to descale regularly, which is normal. I ran a couple of descaling cycles with vinegar and water, and it came out clean without any discoloration. Also, no plastic parts touching the water, which is something some people really care about. If you hate the idea of boiling water in plastic, this one avoids that.

One thing that annoyed me: the product page says "dishwasher safe" under care and material features, but then the description clearly says the Corvo EKG Pro is not dishwasher safe. In real life, it’s obviously not the kind of thing you’d put in the dishwasher anyway, but this inconsistency is sloppy. You’re going to be hand‑washing it with a sponge, and that’s fine. Just don’t expect to toss it in the dishwasher like a mug. Overall, the materials feel premium enough for the price, but I wouldn’t treat it like a tank—more like a nice piece of kitchen gear you actually care for.

In the few weeks I’ve used it, I haven’t had any failures: no leaks, no weird smells, no random shutoffs. The base and kettle connect cleanly every time, and the screen still looks perfect. But I also read through a bunch of Amazon reviews, including the 1‑star ones. At 4.2/5 average with over a thousand reviews, it’s generally well rated, but there are a few reports of units leaking from the bottom or not turning on properly. That tells me the design is solid, but quality control might be hit‑or‑miss for a small percentage of buyers.

The kettle has a 2‑year limited warranty, plus an extra year if you register it in the US. For an electric kettle, that’s decent. It at least shows they expect it to last a bit and are willing to back it. If you’re spending this much, I’d absolutely register it right away and keep the proof of purchase somewhere safe. If you do get a lemon with a leak or electronics issue, you don’t want to be arguing about dates later.

Physically, the stainless steel body should hold up fine if you don’t abuse it. The main wear points I’d watch over time are: the wood handle (cracks or warping if exposed to moisture constantly), the connection between base and kettle (wobble or poor contact), and the screen/knob on the base. So far, no play in the knob, and the handle still feels sturdy. I do make a point of not leaving water sitting in it for days and not slamming it onto the base.

As for maintenance, you have to descale it like any other kettle, especially with hard water. If you ignore that, you’ll get buildup on the bottom and maybe some performance issues later. It’s not dishwasher safe despite what some confusing specs say, so you’re stuck with hand cleaning. That’s pretty normal for this type of product. Long term, I’d say it feels more durable than a $20 supermarket kettle but not indestructible. Treat it like a mid‑to‑high‑end coffee tool, not like a camping pot you can beat up without thinking.

On the performance side, it does what it promises. Heating is quick for the size. From room‑temp water to boiling, you’re looking at just a few minutes, roughly in the same ballpark as other 1200 W–1500 W kettles, but with better control. For smaller temperature jumps, like from room temp to 180°F for green tea, it feels even faster, and the screen gives you a live temperature readout, so you always know where you’re at. I never felt like I was waiting forever for it to heat.

The temperature control is where it stands out. You can set it to the degree, so 180°F, 194°F, 205°F, whatever you want. For French press, I usually go 203–205°F, and my brews have been more consistent than with my old "boil and wait a bit" method. For green tea, setting it around 170–180°F avoids that burnt taste you get when you use boiling water. The Guide Mode is helpful if you don’t want to memorize ideal temps; you just pick the drink type and let it handle it. Once it reaches the target, it holds temperature for however long you set (I use 15–30 minutes). That hold function is genuinely useful when you’re juggling kids, work, or just forgetfulness.

The pour is another strong point. Compared to my old kettle, the flow is smoother and easier to control. You can pour slowly or quickly without splashing the counter. There’s no weird dripping from the spout after you stop, which I’ve had with cheaper kettles. One Amazon review mentioned a leak from the bottom and a unit that wouldn’t turn off properly; my unit didn’t have those problems, but it does show that quality control might not be perfect. At this price, getting a defective unit would be pretty frustrating.

Noise is normal for an electric kettle: it hums while heating but not in an annoying way. The ready chime is soft, maybe too soft. You can tweak some behavior with the settings—chime on/off, hold mode, even altitude adjustment if you live somewhere high. That altitude setting is a small detail but shows they thought about boiling points changing with height. Overall, in daily use, the performance is solid: fast heating, accurate temps, and a pour that doesn’t make a mess. It’s not life‑changing, but it does make the routine of making coffee or tea a bit smoother and more predictable.

On paper, the Fellow Corvo EKG Pro is a 0.9 L electric kettle with precise temperature control, a full‑color screen, scheduling, a built‑in brew timer, and Wi‑Fi firmware updates. In normal language: it lets you pick the exact temperature you want, heats up pretty fast, keeps it there for a set amount of time, and lets you fiddle with a bunch of settings like chimes, units (°C/°F), and a clock. There’s also a Guide Mode that gives you presets for different drinks (green tea, black tea, coffee, etc.), which is handy if you don’t want to remember the right temps.

The base is where everything happens. There’s a big knob you turn to set temperature and navigate menus, and a color screen that shows current temp, target temp, and other info. You can schedule it so the water is ready at a certain time, which I actually used on workdays: I set it to heat just before my usual wake‑up time so I can go straight to grinding coffee. The hold function is adjustable, so you can tell it how long to keep the water at the target temperature. I tend to leave it around 15–30 minutes, anything more feels unnecessary for me.

The kettle itself is pretty compact. 0.9 L means you’re not filling a huge teapot or doing big batches of pasta water with this; it’s really aimed at drinks. For me, it’s enough for two big mugs or a French press plus a bit extra. When I had guests over and needed hot water for more than three people, I had to do two rounds. The upside is that because it heats fairly quickly, doing back‑to‑back boils didn’t feel like a huge pain, but if you’re used to 1.7 L kettles, this will feel small.

Function‑wise, it covers the basics well: boil water, set an exact temp, keep it warm, and pour without splashing everywhere. The more advanced stuff like Wi‑Fi firmware updates and app‑based tweaks are nice to have, but honestly, once I set it up the first time, I barely touched that side again. So if you’re worried this is some overcomplicated smart gadget, in daily use it’s actually pretty straightforward: turn the knob, wait a couple minutes, pour. The fancy extras just sit in the background unless you want to go digging.