Model vs model
Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
The Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) lists at £1,110, £2,920 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £4,030.
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.
Qettle
Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)
Square-spout 100°C boiling tap in marine-grade stainless steel
UK RRP: £1,110
Full review →
Zip Water
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Cubed-spout flagship: boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water
UK RRP: £4,030
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) lists at £1,110, £2,920 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £4,030.
- The Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) dispenses at 100°C; the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus tops out at 98°C.
- Declared idle draw is 14 W for the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) against 35 W for the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus, which compounds into the standby cost difference below.
- Tank capacity: 4 L on the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) versus 3 L on the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus. Bigger tanks serve more cups back to back; smaller tanks take less cupboard space.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus dispenses sparkling water; the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) does not.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus dispenses chilled water; the Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) 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 | Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L) | Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| UK RRP | £1,110✓ | £4,030 |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C✓ | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 4 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | 14 W✓ | 35 W |
| Peak power | 1500 W | 2400 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | Yes✓ |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | Q08 extruded carbon block cartridge | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 5 | 8✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
Standby energy
What the idle draw adds up to over a year.
Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)
- Idle draw
- 14 W
- Standby energy / year
- 123 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £33
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
- Idle draw
- 35 W
- Standby energy / year
- 307 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £83
Assumes the manufacturer's declared idle wattage around the clock at £0.27/kWh (UK average, mid-2026). Real usage adds the energy to heat the water you actually draw. Run your own numbers in the running cost calculator.
Strengths and trade-offs
Qettle Signature Modern 4-in-1 (4L)
What we like
- 4-litre tank serves up to 8 cups in one go
- Marine-grade stainless steel tap, engineered in the UK
- Two-stage child safety: button and turn before boiling water flows
- Choice of round or square spout in stainless, PVD colour or etched finishes
Watch out for
- 17.5-minute initial heat-up and 10-minute recovery after a full tank
- Standard kit does not include a pressure reducing valve
- Two-year warranty
Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
What we like
- Instant boiling and chilled water from one tap
- 0.2-micron MicroPurity filter removes dirt, lead, microplastics and 99.9% of cysts
- Energy-saving sleep modes and low-impact R290 refrigerant
- Seven finishes and a 12-month filter interval
Watch out for
- Factory-set to 98°C rather than true 100°C boiling
- Under-sink command centre is 470 mm deep
- Two-year warranty