Model vs model
Franke Instante
vs Zip HydroTap Classic
The Franke Instante lists at £750, £3,615 less than the Zip HydroTap Classic at £4,365.
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
Full review →
Zip Water
Zip HydroTap Classic
Boiling, chilled, sparkling, filtered
Typical price: £4,365
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Franke Instante lists at £750, £3,615 less than the Zip HydroTap Classic at £4,365.
- The Franke Instante dispenses at 100°C; the Zip HydroTap Classic tops out at 99°C.
- The Zip HydroTap Classic dispenses sparkling water; the Franke Instante does not.
- The Zip HydroTap Classic dispenses chilled water; the Franke Instante does not.
- The Franke Instante ships with a 5-year warranty; the Zip HydroTap Classic with a 3-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 | Zip HydroTap Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £750✓ | £4,365 |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C✓ | 99°C |
| Tank capacity | 4 L | 4 L |
| Idle power | - | 35 W |
| Peak power | - | 2000 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | Yes✓ |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | - | Zip GlobalPlus 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 2 | 5✓ |
| Warranty | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2021 |
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
Zip HydroTap Classic
What we like
- Filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling from one tap
- Touchscreen with PIN protection and energy-saving sleep modes
- 0.2 micron NSF-certified filter included as standard
- Largest UK engineer network for service and maintenance
Watch out for
- £4,365 RRP is several times rival 4-in-1 prices
- Installation around £520 extra on top of hardware
- Ongoing CO2 canister costs for sparkling function
- Designed primarily for commercial use, residential overkill