Model vs model
Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £1,672 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) at £2,071.
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 →
Zip Water
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
Arc spout for filtered boiling plus mains hot and cold
Typical price: £2,071
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 lists at £399, £1,672 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) at £2,071.
- Tank capacity: 3 L on the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) 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 Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) 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 | Hanstrom Saxan 4-in-1 | Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £399✓ | £2,071 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 2.4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | - | 30 W |
| Peak power | - | 2200 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | carbon and phosphate | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 4 | 4 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 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)
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
What we like
- 0.2-micron MicroPurity filter removes dirt, lead, microplastics and 99.9% of cysts
- Cool-touch tap with boiling isolation and safety lock
- Boiling flow of 4 litres per minute
- Seven finishes and a 12-month filter interval
Watch out for
- Factory-set to 98°C rather than true 100°C boiling
- Needs both hot and cold supply at 1.7 bar minimum
- Three-year warranty (five on the tank)