Model vs model
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
vs Qettle Signature
The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £396 less than the Qettle Signature at £795.
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 Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £396 less than the Qettle Signature at £795.
- The Qettle Signature dispenses at 100°C; the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
- Tank capacity: 2.4 L on the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 versus 2 L on the Qettle Signature. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
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 | Qettle Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £399✓ | £795 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 100°C✓ |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 2 L |
| Idle power | - | 11 W |
| Peak power | - | 1300 W |
| Flow rate | - | - |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and phosphate | Q08 extruded carbon block cartridge |
| Finishes | 4✓ | 3 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2023 |
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)
Qettle Signature
What we like
- Compact 2L tank fits tighter under-sink cabinets
- Hits 100°C boiling matching premium-brand temperatures
- £795 entry into Qettle's marine-grade Signature line
- Trustpilot reviewers cite responsive UK customer service
Watch out for
- 2L tank delivers only 4 mugs per fill in practice
- Some users note aggressive water release on dispense
- Handle can slip into filter mode accidentally
- Same 2-year warranty inherits Original reliability concerns