Model vs model
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
vs Franke Instante
The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £261 less than the Franke Instante at £750.
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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Fohen
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
Digital 4-in-1: 98°C boiling, filtered cold, plus mixer
Typical price: £489
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Franke
Franke Instante
Franke's current 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold
Typical price: £750
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £261 less than the Franke Instante at £750.
- The Franke Instante dispenses at 100°C; the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
- Tank capacity: 4 L on the Franke Instante versus 2.4 L on the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
- The Franke Instante ships with a 3-year warranty; the Fohen Focetti Pro 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 | Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 | Franke Instante |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £489✓ | £750 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 100°C✓ |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 4 L |
| Idle power | - | - |
| Peak power | - | - |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and calcium | - |
| Finishes | 6✓ | 2 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Released | - | - |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
What we like
- 4-in-1 from one spout including filtered cold
- Digital touchscreen with five temperature presets
- WRAS and CE approved with a child-safe spring-lock
- Sells at £489, well below the £898 list price
Watch out for
- 98°C, not a true 100°C boil
- Needs an electrical socket under the sink
- Power draw not published by Fohen
- Some units now ship with a Hanström-branded boiler
Franke Instante
What we like
- Current Franke 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold from one tap
- Built-in filtration and tank included, no separate module needed
- Genuine 100°C boiling water
- 5-year manufacturer guarantee, longer than most rivals
Watch out for
- Filtered cold water, not actively chilled
- Narrow finish range at launch
- Newer model with a thinner independent-review record than the Omni it replaces
Common questions
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 vs Franke Instante: frequently asked
- What is the difference between the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 and the Franke Instante?
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £261 less than the Franke Instante at £750. The Franke Instante dispenses at 100°C; the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C. Tank capacity: 4 L on the Franke Instante versus 2.4 L on the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
- Which is cheaper, the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 or the Franke Instante?
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £261 less than the Franke Instante at £750.
- Which is better for hard water, the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 or the Franke Instante?
- Both have built-in filtration, so both reduce scale in the tank. In a hard water area, plan to replace the cartridge closer to every 6 months rather than 12.