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Model vs model

Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
vs Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap

The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £651 less than the Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap at £1,050.

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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Quooker Nordic Round single boiling tap in chrome

Quooker

Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap

Dedicated 100°C boiling tap to pair with your mixer

Typical price: £1,050

Full review →

The differences at a glance

  • The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £651 less than the Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap at £1,050.
  • The Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap dispenses at 100°C; the Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 tops out at 98°C.
  • Tank capacity: 3 L on the Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap 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 Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap 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.

Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 vs Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecHanstrom Saxan 4-in-1Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap
Typical price£399£1,050
Boiling temperature98°C100°C
Tank capacity2.4 L3 L
Idle power-10 W
Peak power-1500 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterYesNo
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typecarbon and phosphateActive carbon filter inside the tank
Finishes42
Warranty2 years2 years
Released-2017

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)

Quooker Nordic Round Single Tap

What we like

  • Dedicated 100°C boiling tap that adds to your existing mixer
  • Child-safe handle: press twice and turn before boiling water flows
  • Insulated, rotatable tap body that never dispenses a solid boiling jet
  • Choice of PRO3, COMBI or COMBI+ tank

Watch out for

  • Boiling water only, so it does not replace your mixer tap
  • Two finishes: polished chrome or stainless steel