Model vs model
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
vs Quooker Front
The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £911 less than the Quooker Front at £1,400.
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
Full review →
Quooker
Quooker Front
Front-facing controls, the most ergonomic Quooker
Typical price: £1,400
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £911 less than the Quooker Front at £1,400.
- The Quooker Front dispenses at 100°C; the Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
- Tank capacity: 3 L on the Quooker Front 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 Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Front 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 | Quooker Front |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £489✓ | £1,400 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 100°C✓ |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 10 W |
| Peak power | - | 1600 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes✓ | No |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and calcium | Active carbon filter inside the tank |
| Finishes | 6✓ | 4 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024 |
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
Quooker Front
What we like
- Front-facing handle clears space behind the spout
- Ergonomic lever easier for users with limited reach
- Works against backsplashes and windowsills others cannot
- Red Dot Design Award 2023 for the form factor
Watch out for
- £1,400 RRP is dearest Quooker 3-in-1 in current range
- Newer model has limited long-term Trustpilot data
- CUBE filter cartridge replacement adds ongoing cost
- Front controls less discreet than top-mounted alternatives