Model vs model
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 lists at £2,199, £1,494 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
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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Zip Water
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Cubed-spout flagship: boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water
Typical price: £3,693
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 lists at £2,199, £1,494 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus does not.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus 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 Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 | Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £2,199✓ | £3,693 |
| Boiling temperature | - | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | - | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 35 W |
| Peak power | 230 W | 2400 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | Yes✓ | No |
| Chilled water | Yes | Yes |
| Filter type | Pro M Connect: active carbon + ion-exchange resin | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 1 | 8✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Released | - | 2023 |
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
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
What we like
- Instant boiling and chilled water from one tap
- 0.2-micron MicroPurity filter removes dirt, lead, microplastics and 99.9% of cysts
- Energy-saving sleep modes and low-impact R290 refrigerant
- Seven finishes and a 12-month filter interval
Watch out for
- Factory-set to 98°C rather than true 100°C boiling
- Under-sink command centre is 470 mm deep
- Three-year warranty (five on the tank)
Common questions
Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus: frequently asked
- What is the difference between the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 and the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus?
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 lists at £2,199, £1,494 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693. The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 dispenses sparkling water; the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus does not. The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus ships with a 3-year warranty; the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 with a 2-year warranty.
- Which is cheaper, the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 or the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus?
- The Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 lists at £2,199, £1,494 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
- Which is better for hard water, the Franke Mythos Water Hub 5-in-1 or the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus?
- 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.