Model vs model
Franke Instante
vs Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
The Franke Instante lists at £750, £1,449 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199.
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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Franke
Franke Instante
Franke's current 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold
Typical price: £750
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Franke
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
The Mythos hub without the boiler: filtered, chilled and sparkling
Typical price: £2,199
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Franke Instante lists at £750, £1,449 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Franke Instante does not.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses chilled water; the Franke Instante does not.
- The Franke Instante ships with a 3-year warranty; the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-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 | Franke Instante | Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £750✓ | £2,199 |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C | - |
| Tank capacity | 4 L | - |
| Idle power | - | - |
| Peak power | - | 230 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | Yes✓ |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | Franke 08 cartridge: carbon core, sold as boiler limescale protection | Pro M Connect: active carbon + ion-exchange resin |
| Finishes | 2✓ | 1 |
| Warranty | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Released | - | - |
Strengths and trade-offs
Franke Instante
What we like
- Current Franke 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold from one tap
- Built-in filtration and tank included, no separate module needed
- Genuine 100°C boiling water
- Three-year Franke guarantee on the working parts, one year on the tap finish
Watch out for
- Filtered cold water, not actively chilled
- Narrow finish range at launch
- Newer model with a thinner independent-review record than the Omni it replaces
- Guarantee depends on the filter being replaced at the interval Franke specifies, and Franke asks for proof of cartridge purchases before it pays out
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
What we like
- Sparkling, chilled and filtered water from one tap without paying for a boiling tank you would not use
- About £400 less than the 6-in-1 version of the same system
- Draws 5.5 W on standby against 33 W for the 6-in-1, because there is no tank to keep at 100°C
- 12-month filter interval with a built-in RFID replacement reminder
Watch out for
- No boiling water at all, so the kettle stays on the worktop
- Sparkling water is held as 0.6 litres and runs to 2.8 litres before it has to catch up
- Stainless steel only, where the 6-in-1 comes in five finishes
- Needs both a hot and a cold supply at the sink
- Two-year warranty on tap, tank and filter housing
Common questions
Franke Instante vs Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1: frequently asked
- What is the difference between the Franke Instante and the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1?
- The Franke Instante lists at £750, £1,449 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199. The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Franke Instante does not. The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses chilled water; the Franke Instante does not.
- Which is cheaper, the Franke Instante or the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1?
- The Franke Instante lists at £750, £1,449 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199.
- Which is better for hard water, the Franke Instante or the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1?
- Both have built-in filtration, so both reduce scale in the tank. In a hard water area, plan to replace the cartridge closer to every 6 months rather than 12.