Model vs model
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
vs Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £100 less than the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 at £399.
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
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The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 lists at £299, £100 less than the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 at £399.
- The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 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 | Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 | Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £399 | £299✓ |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Idle power | - | 9 W |
| Peak power | - | 1200 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes✓ | No |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and phosphate | Hanstrom Carbon Pure water filter |
| Finishes | 4 | 7✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2022 |
Strengths and trade-offs
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)
Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1
What we like
- WRAS Approved confirms UK water-regulation compliance
- Touchscreen sets temperature from 75°C to 98°C
- 7 finishes including matt black and brushed gold
- Trustpilot praises responsive UK customer service team
Watch out for
- 98°C max never delivers genuine 100°C boiling
- Boiler warranty is only 1 year (tap is 2 years)
- Trustpilot reports boiler failures shortly after warranty
- 2.4L tank limits back-to-back dispensing to 7 cups