Model vs model
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
vs Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £190 less than the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 at £489.
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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The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £190 less than the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 at £489.
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 does not.
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 | Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £489 | £299✓ |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Idle power | - | 9 W |
| Peak power | - | 1200 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes✓ | No |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and calcium | Hanstrom Carbon Pure water filter |
| Finishes | 6 | 7✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2022 |
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
Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
What we like
- WRAS Approved confirms UK water-regulation compliance
- Touchscreen sets temperature from 75°C to 98°C
- 7 finishes including matt black and brushed gold
- Trustpilot praises responsive UK customer service team
Watch out for
- 98°C max never delivers genuine 100°C boiling
- Boiler warranty is only 1 year (tap is 2 years)
- Trustpilot reports boiler failures shortly after warranty
- 2.4L tank limits back-to-back dispensing to 7 cups