Model vs model
Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out
vs Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £250 less than the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out at £549.
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 Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out
Pull-out hose 4-in-1: 98°C boiling plus a flexible spout
Typical price: £549
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The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £250 less than the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out at £549.
- The Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out 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 Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out | Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £549 | £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 | Hanstrom Carbon Pure water filter |
| Finishes | 5 | 7✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2022 |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out
What we like
- Genuine flexible pull-out spout, rare on a boiling tap
- Full 4-in-1 including filtered cold
- WRAS approved with a 2-year warranty
- Sells at £549, below the £739 list price
Watch out for
- 98°C, not a true 100°C boil
- Brushed Brass finish costs £30 more
- Power draw not published by Fohen
- Younger brand, thinner long-term track record
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