Model vs model
Franke Instante
vs Quooker Flex
The Franke Instante lists at £750, £500 less than the Quooker Flex at £1,250.
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
Franke Instante
Franke's current 4-in-1: boiling, filtered, hot and cold
Typical price: £750
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The differences at a glance
- The Franke Instante lists at £750, £500 less than the Quooker Flex at £1,250.
- Tank capacity: 4 L on the Franke Instante versus 3 L on the Quooker Flex. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
- The Franke Instante dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Flex does not.
- The Franke Instante ships with a 5-year warranty; the Quooker Flex 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 | Quooker Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £750✓ | £1,250 |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Tank capacity | 4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 10 W |
| Peak power | - | 1600 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes✓ | No |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | - | Active carbon filter inside the tank |
| Finishes | 2 | 6✓ |
| Warranty | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2023 |
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
Quooker Flex
What we like
- Pull-out hose rinses sinks plus full 100°C boiling
- Same vacuum-insulated tank delivers true boiling water
- Magnetic dock returns hose neatly after use
- Boiling flow auto-locks when hose is detached from base
Watch out for
- £1,250 RRP matches Fusion despite extra moving parts
- Trustpilot owners report hose fraying within several years
- Hose replacement is a paid call-out, not 5-min DIY
- Requires 500mm depth + 200mm width clear undersink space