The Hario V60 is one of the most widespread pour-over drippers (cones), but it’s not the only one. Several related devices differ in shape, flow and cup profile.
Hario V60
A 60-degree cone, a single hole at the bottom, spiral ribs that guide air and water. Fast flow, demands precision in pouring and grinding. The cup profile is clean, with accented aroma and acidity. Available in plastic, ceramic, glass and metal.
Origami
A Japanese dripper with twenty ribs around the rim. Compatible with both V60 and Kalita Wave filters, which makes it the most flexible by filter choice. The cup profile depends on the filter — cleaner with a V60 filter, softer with a Kalita filter.
Kalita Wave
A dripper with a flat bottom and three small holes, instead of a cone. The wavy filter does not touch the walls, which gives a more even extraction and greater tolerance to pouring technique. The cup profile is softer and rounder than the V60.
Hario Switch
A hybrid of the V60 shape with a valve at the bottom. A closed valve turns the device into an immersion method, an open valve into pour-over. It allows hybrid methods and experimenting with combined techniques.
Supporting gear
With any of the listed drippers you also need a gooseneck kettle (Fellow Stagg, Brewista, Hario Buono) for flow control and precise temperature, a scale with a timer and 0.1g precision, and the appropriate filters (Hario, Kalita, Cafec, Sibarist).