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Model vs model

Franke Instante
vs InSinkErator GN1100

The InSinkErator GN1100 lists at £389, £361 less than the Franke Instante at £750.

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.

Franke Instante 4-in-1 boiling water tap

Franke

Franke Instante

Franke's current 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold

Typical price: £750

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InSinkErator GN1100 steaming hot water side tap

InSinkErator

InSinkErator GN1100

Compact dedicated steaming-hot tap to pair with your mixer

Typical price: £389

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The differences at a glance

  • The InSinkErator GN1100 lists at £389, £361 less than the Franke Instante at £750.
  • The Franke Instante dispenses at 100°C; the InSinkErator GN1100 tops out at 98°C.
  • Tank capacity: 4 L on the Franke Instante versus 2.5 L on the InSinkErator GN1100. 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.

Franke Instante vs InSinkErator GN1100 specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecFranke InstanteInSinkErator GN1100
Typical price£750£389
Boiling temperature100°C98°C
Tank capacity4 L2.5 L
Idle power-11 W
Peak power-1300 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterYesYes
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter type--
Finishes22
Warranty5 years5 years
Released-2018

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
  • 5-year manufacturer guarantee, longer than most rivals

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

InSinkErator GN1100