Model vs model
Franke Omni
vs Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £800 less than the Franke Omni at £1,199.
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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Hanstrom
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
Square-spout 4-in-1 with touchscreen temperature presets
Typical price: £399
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £800 less than the Franke Omni at £1,199.
- The Franke Omni dispenses at 100°C; the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
- Tank capacity: 4.2 L on the Franke Omni versus 2.4 L on the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
- The Franke Omni ships with a 3-year warranty; the Hanstrom Saxan 4-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 Omni | Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £1,199 | £399✓ |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C✓ | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 4.2 L | 2.4 L |
| Idle power | 12 W | - |
| Peak power | 1500 W | - |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | Franke 08 filter cartridge | carbon and phosphate |
| Finishes | 4 | 4 |
| Warranty | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Released | 2023 | - |
Strengths and trade-offs
Franke Omni
What we like
- True 100°C confirmed in Trusted Reviews testing
- Built-in filter delivers filtered cold water without add-on
- Spout body stays cool even during prolonged dispensing
- 4.2L tank larger than most rivals under £1,200
Watch out for
- Filter cartridges cost roughly £50 every 6 months
- Owners report flow slowdown after 2 years in hard-water areas
- Heating tank replacement reported at around £400 out of warranty
- Low mains pressure (under 1.5 bar) causes noticeable dribble
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
What we like
- Distinct square D-shape spout, Hanstrom's current square 4-in-1
- Touchscreen presets (75/85/90/95°C) for tea, coffee and noodles
- Genuine 4-in-1 with carbon-and-phosphate filtration (filtered boiling and filtered cold)
- Usually sells around £399, undercutting most premium 4-in-1s
Watch out for
- 75 to 98°C steaming hot, not a true 100°C boil
- Boiler warranty is only 1 year (tap 2 years); 3 years needs a paid extension (~£99)
- Permanent 'sale' pricing makes the £569 RRP a soft anchor
- Younger brand with thin published specs (no peak wattage)