# Fellow Aiden vs Moccamaster KBG Select: Programmable or Simple?

> Choose between Fellow Aiden and Moccamaster KBG Select by how much you want to program, how many cups you brew, and how the coffee is kept warm.

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Choose **Fellow Aiden** if you want to adjust temperature, ratio, and bloom, brew a single mug as readily as a full carafe, or have coffee start on a schedule. Choose **Moccamaster KBG Select** if you want one fixed method, a switch for half or full pots, and nothing to configure. Both make filter coffee; the question is how many decisions you want to make.

This guide compares the [Fellow Aiden](/products/fellow-aiden-white/) with its thermal carafe and the [Moccamaster KBG Select](/products/moccamaster-kbg-select-brushed-silver/) with its glass jug. The US KBGV Select is a separate regional model, so confirm the exact version on a listing.

## Decide how much you want to set

| Your routine | Fellow Aiden | Moccamaster KBG Select |
| --- | --- | --- |
| You like changing temperature and ratio | Roast presets plus custom profiles | One fixed brewing method |
| You often brew a single mug | Single-serve basket brews into a mug | The half-pot setting is the smallest batch |
| You want coffee ready when you wake | Built-in brew schedules | Start it yourself |
| Coffee sits after brewing | Vacuum-insulated carafe, no hot plate | Glass jug on a plate that switches off after 40 minutes |
| You dislike apps and menus | App optional; a dial menu handles daily use | A power switch and a half or full selector |

## Aiden is a programmable brewer

Fellow's [pre-installed profiles](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/29539043135515-What-are-the-pre-installed-brew-profiles-Aiden-offers) cover light, medium, and dark roasts plus cold brew, each with its own temperature, ratio, and bloom. In the app, you can [create a custom profile](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/31203208491419-How-do-I-create-share-and-receive-a-custom-Brew-Profile-in-the-Fellow-Brew-with-Aiden-app) with your own temperature, ratio, bloom, and pulses, then share it by link. Schedules can also be set [on the machine's dial](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/57325290140315-How-do-I-set-a-brew-schedule-on-Aiden-without-the-app).

Fellow specifies [#2 cone filters for the single-serve basket and 8–12 cup basket filters for the batch basket](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/24855205708443-What-filters-is-Aiden-compatible-with). Single brews can go straight into a mug, but [batch brews must go into the thermal carafe](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/24855082812443-Can-I-brew-in-any-cup-mug-or-vessel-with-Aiden) to avoid overflow. The carafe holds [1.5 L, which Fellow counts as ten 5 oz cups](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/25226758297627-What-does-it-mean-when-you-say-Aiden-is-a-10-cup-coffee-brewer-How-much-coffee-can-it-actually-make).

Cold brew mode is not an overnight steep: Fellow describes [a hot bloom followed by one to three hours of slow dripping](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/24867886234267-How-does-Aiden-s-cold-brew-feature-work-Wouldn-t-it-take-many-hours), finishing at room temperature. If you would pick one preset and never revisit it, you would be paying for flexibility you won't use.

## The KBG Select keeps the method fixed

Moccamaster's [FAQ](https://www.moccamaster.eu/faq) describes a brewing temperature of 92–96°C, a selector for a half or full pot, No. 4 paper filters for the KBG Select, a full pot in about six minutes, and a warming plate that switches off after 40 minutes. There is no profile to choose; you shape the result through dose, grind, and beans. That suits a household making the same pot most mornings, though the half-pot setting is not a single-mug mode.

Keeping coffee warm works differently. Aiden has [no hot plate](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/31632050114203-How-long-does-Aiden-keep-coffee-hot) and relies on a [double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel carafe](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/25227195999259-What-is-Aiden-s-Carafe-Made-From). Fellow gives no holding time and notes that small batches cool faster. The KBG Select's plate stops at 40 minutes. This guide does not measure temperature or taste over time.

## The grinder and dose matter as much

Fellow confirms that [Aiden has no built-in grinder or scale](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/24940406053915-Does-Aiden-feature-a-built-in-coffee-grinder-or-scale), and neither has the Moccamaster. A precise profile cannot compensate for an inconsistent grind or a guessed dose. The [Fellow Opus](/products/fellow-opus-white/) in our collection is the original Opus, not Opus 2; our [manual versus electric grinder guide](/journal/manual-vs-electric-coffee-grinder/) helps decide whether you need a motor. A [scale with a timer](/products/bagail-sc01-coffee-scale-black/) makes the dose repeatable for either brewer.

## Check the voltage before buying in Spain

The Spanish Aiden listing in our catalog states 120 V and 1700 W. Fellow says products on its own site are [rated for 120 V use in the US and Canada only](https://help.fellowproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/8784574226971-Voltage-Compatibility-International-Use-for-Products-Purchased-on-fellowproducts-com), that converters void the warranty, and that authorized international retailers may carry local-voltage versions. Confirm the listing and rating label specify 220–240 V before using it on 230 V mains. US readers should look for the KBGV Select rather than importing the European Moccamaster.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need the app to use Aiden?

Not for everyday brewing; presets and schedules are available from the dial. Fellow documents custom profiles and sharing in the app.

### Which one brews a single cup?

Aiden, using the single-serve basket with a mug underneath. The KBG Select's half-pot setting makes a smaller batch, not a single cup.

### Which keeps coffee warm longer?

Neither manufacturer publishes a comparable figure. The KBG Select heats the jug for 40 minutes; Aiden's insulated carafe has no shutoff but cools faster with small batches.

## Objects in this story

- [Fellow Aiden](https://wishlist.supply/products/fellow-aiden-white/)
- [Moccamaster KBG Select Brushed Silver](https://wishlist.supply/products/moccamaster-kbg-select-brushed-silver/)
- [Fellow Opus](https://wishlist.supply/products/fellow-opus-white/)
- [BAGAIL BASICS SC01 Coffee Scale Black](https://wishlist.supply/products/bagail-sc01-coffee-scale-black/)