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Model vs model

Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
vs Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)

The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £381 less than the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) at £870.

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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Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 boiling water tap with 4 litre tank

Qettle

Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)

Square-spout 100°C boiling tap in marine-grade stainless steel

Typical price: £870

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The differences at a glance

  • The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £381 less than the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) at £870.
  • The Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) dispenses at 100°C; the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
  • Tank capacity: 4 L on the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) 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.

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 Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecFohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)
Typical price£489£870
Boiling temperature98°C100°C
Tank capacity2.4 L4 L
Idle power-14 W
Peak power-1500 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterYesYes
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typecarbon and calciumQ08 extruded carbon block cartridge
Finishes65
Warranty2 years2 years
Released-2021

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

Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)

What we like

  • 4-litre tank serves up to 8 cups in one go
  • Marine-grade stainless steel tap, engineered in the UK
  • Two-stage child safety: button and turn before boiling water flows
  • Choice of round or square spout in stainless, PVD colour or etched finishes

Watch out for

  • 17.5-minute initial heat-up and 10-minute recovery after a full tank
  • Standard kit does not include a pressure reducing valve
  • Two-year warranty