Model vs model
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
vs Quooker Front
The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £799 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 Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
The Mythos hub without the boiler: filtered, chilled and sparkling
Typical price: £2,199
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Quooker
Quooker Front
Front-facing controls, the most ergonomic Quooker
Typical price: £1,400
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £799 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Front does not.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Quooker Front does not.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses chilled water; the Quooker Front does not.
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 Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 | Quooker Front |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £2,199 | £1,400✓ |
| Boiling temperature | - | 100°C |
| Tank capacity | - | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 10 W |
| Peak power | 230 W | 1600 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes✓ | No |
| Sparkling water | Yes✓ | No |
| Chilled water | Yes✓ | No |
| Filter type | Pro M Connect: active carbon + ion-exchange resin | Active carbon filter inside the tank |
| Finishes | 1 | 4✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024 |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Quooker Front
What we like
- Front-facing handle clears space behind the spout
- Ergonomic lever easier for users with limited reach
- Works against backsplashes and windowsills others cannot
- Red Dot Design Award 2023 for the form factor
Watch out for
- £1,400 RRP is dearest Quooker 3-in-1 in current range
- Newer model has limited long-term Trustpilot data
- CUBE filter cartridge replacement adds ongoing cost
- Front controls less discreet than top-mounted alternatives
Common questions
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 vs Quooker Front: frequently asked
- What is the difference between the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 and the Quooker Front?
- The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £799 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199. The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Front does not. The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Quooker Front does not.
- Which is cheaper, the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 or the Quooker Front?
- The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £799 less than the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 at £2,199.
- Which is better for hard water, the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 or the Quooker Front?
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 has a built-in filter, the better choice in a hard water area: it reduces scale build-up in the tank and improves taste. The Quooker Front has no built-in filtration, so its tank will scale faster without a separate softener.