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Hario
V60 Buono Drip Kettle 1.2L Silver, VKB-120HSV
A Japanese stainless stovetop kettle with an 800 ml practical capacity and a slim gooseneck for controlled manual pouring.
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Est. life
- 20 yrs
- Cover
- Unknown
Last-known catalog price
$65.00
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Product Overview
The 1.2-liter silver Buono is Hario's classic non-electric pour-over kettle. Its stainless body and lid form the familiar ribbed silhouette, while the slim gooseneck meters a slower, more directed stream than a conventional open spout. Although the nominal body is 1.2 liters, Hario specifies an 800 ...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Hario
- OverviewProduct category
- kettles-scales-and-water-tools
- OverviewModel
- VKB-120HSV, silver
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 20 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildCountry of origin
- Made in Japan
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Pour-over control
Its slim gooseneck supports slow placement and small flow changes across a coffee bed.
Proven form
The familiar Buono silhouette remains in current production without relying on a short-lived interface.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.3
Hario identifies the slim spout as the feature that controls hot-water amount and pouring speed.
Feature Richness
7.1
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Build Quality
7.6
The manufacturer specifies Japanese-made stainless body and lid construction with phenolic-resin touch points.
Reliability Score
7.3
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Longevity
Durability Rating
6.7
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Wear Resistance
6.9
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Component Replaceability
4.7
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Design Timelessness
7.5
The current product retains the mechanically simple, non-electric Buono design and long-running gooseneck form.
Serviceability
Repairability
4.8
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Spare Parts Availability
4.4
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Warranty Coverage
4.6
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Service Network
4.4
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.8
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Resale Value Retention
4.8
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User Satisfaction
7.7
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What is the practical capacity of the Hario V60 Buono VKB-120HSV?
Although the kettle body is labeled 1.2 liters, Hario lists the practical capacity for the VKB-120HSV as 800 milliliters. That is the manufacturer’s stated usable fill figure for this model.
What materials are used in the VKB-120HSV?
Hario identifies the body and lid of the VKB-120HSV as stainless steel. The handle and lid knob are made from phenol resin, providing distinct materials for the heated vessel and its touch points.
What does the Buono kettle’s slim spout do?
The VKB-120HSV’s slim gooseneck spout is designed to help control both the amount and speed of hot water being poured. Hario presents that directed flow as the key feature for manual coffee brewing.
What are the dimensions of the Hario VKB-120HSV?
Hario lists the VKB-120HSV dimensions as 274 × 144 × 147 millimeters. These measurements are given as width, depth, and height on the manufacturer’s product page.
Where is the Hario V60 Buono VKB-120HSV made?
The manufacturer’s product page identifies this V60 Buono Drip Kettle model as made in Japan. The statement applies to the listed VKB-120HSV product rather than to a generic Buono-style kettle.
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