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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 Focetti Pro 4-in-1 boiling water tap in chrome

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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Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 boiling water tap

Hanstrom

Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1

Compact 2.4L tank for small kitchens

Typical price: £299

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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.
  • The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 ships with a 2-year warranty; the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 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.

Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 vs Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecFohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
Typical price£489£299
Boiling temperature98°C98°C
Tank capacity2.4 L2.4 L
Idle power-9 W
Peak power-1200 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterYesNo
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typecarbon and calciumHanstrom Carbon Pure water filter
Finishes67
Warranty2 years1 years
Released-2022

Where to buy

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Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1

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Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1

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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

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