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Model vs model

Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out
vs Qettle Original 4-in-1

The Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out lists at £549, £71 less than the Qettle Original 4-in-1 at £620.

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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Qettle Original 4-in-1 boiling water tap with square spout

Qettle

Qettle Original 4-in-1

Half the Quooker price, same boiling point

Typical price: £620

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The differences at a glance

  • The Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out lists at £549, £71 less than the Qettle Original 4-in-1 at £620.
  • The Qettle Original 4-in-1 dispenses at 100°C; the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out tops out at 98°C.
  • Tank capacity: 4 L on the Qettle Original 4-in-1 versus 2.4 L on the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out. 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 Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out vs Qettle Original 4-in-1 specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecFohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull OutQettle Original 4-in-1
Typical price£549£620
Boiling temperature98°C100°C
Tank capacity2.4 L4 L
Idle power-14 W
Peak power-1300 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterYesYes
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typecarbonQ08 extruded carbon block cartridge
Finishes54
Warranty2 years2 years
Released-2021

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

Qettle Original 4-in-1

What we like

  • £620 RRP roughly half the equivalent Quooker pricing
  • 4L tank delivers around 8 mugs back-to-back
  • Filtered cold and 100°C boiling from a single spout
  • Trustpilot praises Qettle support beyond warranty period

Watch out for

  • Standard warranty just 2 years on boiler and cartridge
  • Trustpilot reports boiler leaks at 2.5-3 year mark
  • Annual descale required, more maintenance than Quooker
  • Service network thinner than established brands