Model vs model
Arno Square 4-in-1
vs Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £100 less than the Arno Square 4-in-1 at £499.
Every number below comes from the manufacturers' own specification sheets. We highlight which tap leads on each spec; what matters most for your kitchen is your call.
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Hanstrom
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
Square-spout 4-in-1 with touchscreen temperature presets
Typical price: £399
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £100 less than the Arno Square 4-in-1 at £499.
- The Arno Square 4-in-1 ships with a 3-year warranty; the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 with a 2-year warranty.
Full specification, side by side
Sourced from manufacturer datasheets. A tick marks the better number on specs where more or less is objectively better.
| Spec | Arno Square 4-in-1 | Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £499 | £399✓ |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Idle power | 11 W | - |
| Peak power | 1500 W | - |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | 2-stage filter: PP cotton + activated carbon block | carbon and phosphate |
| Finishes | 4 | 4 |
| Warranty | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Released | 2023 | - |
Strengths and trade-offs
Arno Square 4-in-1
What we like
- £499 RRP delivers 4-in-1 cheaper than most rivals
- 2-stage filtration removes chlorine and heavy metals
- 360° swivel spout handles pot-filling and rinsing
- Child-safe spring-loaded boiling dispense as standard
Watch out for
- 98°C ceiling not true 100°C boiling
- 2.4L tank yields only 7-8 cups before recovery
- Limited independent reviews outside Arno marketing
- Newer brand lacks long-term UK reliability track record
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
What we like
- Distinct square D-shape spout, Hanstrom's current square 4-in-1
- Touchscreen presets (75/85/90/95°C) for tea, coffee and noodles
- Genuine 4-in-1 with carbon-and-phosphate filtration (filtered boiling and filtered cold)
- Usually sells around £399, undercutting most premium 4-in-1s
Watch out for
- 75 to 98°C steaming hot, not a true 100°C boil
- Boiler warranty is only 1 year (tap 2 years); 3 years needs a paid extension (~£99)
- Permanent 'sale' pricing makes the £569 RRP a soft anchor
- Younger brand with thin published specs (no peak wattage)