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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

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Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus chrome square-spout tap

Zip Water

Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus

Cubed-spout flagship: boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water

Typical price: £3,693

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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.

Fohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull Out vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecFohen Kyros 4-in-1 Pull OutZip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Typical price£549£3,693
Boiling temperature98°C98°C
Tank capacity2.4 L3 L
Idle power-35 W
Peak power-2400 W
Flow rate-4 L/min
Filtered waterYesYes
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoYes
Filter typecarbonZip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter
Finishes58
Warranty2 years3 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)