Model vs model
Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
The Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out lists at £549, £3,144 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
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
Full review →
Zip Water
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Cubed-spout flagship: boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water
Typical price: £3,693
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out lists at £549, £3,144 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
- Tank capacity: 3 L on the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus 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.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus dispenses chilled water; the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out does not.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus ships with a 3-year warranty; the Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out 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 Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out | Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £549✓ | £3,693 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 35 W |
| Peak power | - | 2400 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | carbon | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 5 | 8✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Released | - | 2023 |
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
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
What we like
- Instant boiling and chilled water from one tap
- 0.2-micron MicroPurity filter removes dirt, lead, microplastics and 99.9% of cysts
- Energy-saving sleep modes and low-impact R290 refrigerant
- Seven finishes and a 12-month filter interval
Watch out for
- Factory-set to 98°C rather than true 100°C boiling
- Under-sink command centre is 470 mm deep
- Three-year warranty (five on the tank)