Classic Japanese gooseneck kettle for pour-over purists who just want to boil
Hario V60 Buono Electric Kettle: Precision pour with classic Japanese design
The Hario V60 Buono Electric is the electric version of one of the most recognized gooseneck kettles in specialty coffee. At $80, it offers the same iconic narrow spout and Japanese engineering as the stovetop version, in an electric form factor with a 0.8L capacity. It heats to a full boil and pours with exceptional precision — nothing more, nothing less.
What works
The Buono spout is Hario's signature contribution to pour-over culture, and it's as good in the electric version as the stovetop original. The extremely narrow, curved tip allows very fine flow control — thin enough to barely drizzle for a precise bloom, wide enough to pour steadily through a three-pour extraction. For V60 brewing in particular, this spout feels purpose-built.
The stainless steel construction is solid and durable. This is not a plastic-and-chrome budget appliance — the Buono feels like quality hardware that will last years of daily use. The heating element performs reliably, and the base unit is stable.
At $80, you're paying for the Hario name, the spout engineering, and the build quality. If the Buono spout specifically is what you're after, you're getting exactly that.
What doesn't
No variable temperature is the significant limitation at this price. The Brewista Smart Pour 2 ($100) and OXO Brew Adjustable ($80) both offer variable temperature for roughly the same or slightly more money. The Buono gives you boiling water with precision pour — for everything else, you're using a thermometer.
The 0.8L capacity handles one to two large coffees per fill. For households who brew for multiple people consecutively, you'll be refilling more than with a 1.0L kettle.
Who should buy this
The coffee purist who brews V60 with boiling water, wants the iconic Hario spout experience in an electric package, and values brand heritage in their equipment. If you've been using the stovetop Buono and want to go electric without changing your pour experience, this is your upgrade.
Who should look elsewhere
At $80, the OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Kettle offers variable temperature control and comparable gooseneck precision. Unless you specifically want the Hario aesthetic and brand, the OXO delivers more practical features for the same money.