Model vs model
Arno Square 4-in-1
vs Hanstrom 4-in-1 Square
Declared idle draw is 11 W for the Arno Square 4-in-1 against 12 W for the Hanstrom 4-in-1 Square, which compounds into the standby cost difference below.
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 4-in-1 Square
Square touch-screen tap with filtered cold and boiling water
Typical price: £499
Full review →The differences at a glance
- Declared idle draw is 11 W for the Arno Square 4-in-1 against 12 W for the Hanstrom 4-in-1 Square, which compounds into the standby cost difference below.
- The Arno Square 4-in-1 ships with a 3-year warranty; the Hanstrom 4-in-1 Square with a 1-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 4-in-1 Square |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £499 | £499 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Idle power | 11 W✓ | 12 W |
| Peak power | 1500 W | 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 | - |
| Finishes | 4 | 5✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years✓ | 1 years |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Standby energy
What the idle draw adds up to over a year.
Arno Square 4-in-1
- Idle draw
- 11 W
- Standby energy / year
- 96 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £26
Hanstrom 4-in-1 Square
- Idle draw
- 12 W
- Standby energy / year
- 105 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £28
Assumes the manufacturer's declared idle wattage around the clock at £0.27/kWh (UK average, mid-2026). Real usage adds the energy to heat the water you actually draw. Run your own numbers in the running cost calculator.
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