Model vs model
Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £1,582 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) at £2,071.
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 →
Zip Water
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
Arc spout for filtered boiling plus mains hot and cold
Typical price: £2,071
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Fohen Focetti Pro 4-in-1 lists at £489, £1,582 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) at £2,071.
- Tank capacity: 3 L on the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) 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 Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) 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 | Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £489✓ | £2,071 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 30 W |
| Peak power | - | 2200 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and calcium | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 6✓ | 4 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Released | - | 2023 |
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
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
What we like
- 0.2-micron MicroPurity filter removes dirt, lead, microplastics and 99.9% of cysts
- Cool-touch tap with boiling isolation and safety lock
- Boiling flow of 4 litres per minute
- Seven finishes and a 12-month filter interval
Watch out for
- Factory-set to 98°C rather than true 100°C boiling
- Needs both hot and cold supply at 1.7 bar minimum
- Three-year warranty (five on the tank)