Quick verdict
OXO's gooseneck uses a twist dial for temperature, holds it for 30 minutes and has a built-in timer of up to 10 minutes, per its manual. Coffee Review found it heated 600 ml to 205°F more than a minute faster than three other kettles in its test, and let the temperature drift about 3°F before reheating. The main complaint there: after heating, the display shows only the target temperature, not the water's actual temperature. We could not confirm capacity or wattage from OXO documents we could access.
Buy it if
- You like a physical dial and a built-in timer.
- Fast heating matters to you.
Skip it if
- You want to watch the live water temperature.
- You need confirmed capacity before buying.
- Best for
- Pour-over brewers who want a dial interface and a built-in timer.
- Main compromise
- Coffee Review found the display shows only the target temperature after heating.
- Temperature
- Dial-set, up to 212°F
- Hold
- 30 minutes
- Timer
- Built in, up to 10 minutes
Specifications
| Spec | Detail and source |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Dial-set, up to 212°FManufacturer: OXO (via ManualsLib) |
| Hold | 30 minutesManufacturer: OXO (via ManualsLib) |
| Timer | Built in, up to 10 minutesManufacturer: OXO (via ManualsLib) |
| Heating speed | 600 ml to 205°F more than a minute faster than three other kettles in Coffee Review's testIndependent test: Coffee Review |
| Hold behavior | About a 3°F drop before reheating (Coffee Review)Independent test: Coffee Review |
What independent testing found
Howard Bryman's Coffee Review test (March 9, 2020) compared it with three other kettles, heating 600 ml to 205°F (Coffee Review). It was the fastest by more than a minute. During the hold, it let the temperature drop about 3°F before reheating, which the reviewer considered average. He also praised the balance and grip for steady pouring. The test is several years old; check that the current 8717100 matches before relying on it.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out
- Dial control and a 10-minute timer (manual).
- Fast heating in Coffee Review's test.
- 30-minute hold.
Limitations
- No live temperature display after heat-up, per Coffee Review.
- Capacity and wattage unconfirmed in the documents we could access.
Our recommendation
I'd consider the OXO for pour-over brewers who prefer a dial and timer and don't need to watch the live temperature.
Amazon listing: 8717100, stainless, 120 V
Sources
- OXO On 8717100 Instructions for Use — OXO (via ManualsLib). Manufacturer manual. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- Equipment Review: OXO Brew Adjustable Temperature Pour Over Kettle — Coffee Review. Independent review. Howard Bryman, 2020-03-09. Accessed September 26, 2026.