Model vs model
Quooker Classic Fusion
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
The Quooker Classic Fusion lists at £1,450, £621 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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Quooker
Quooker Classic Fusion
Traditional styling with modern boiling
Typical price: £1,450
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 Quooker Classic Fusion lists at £1,450, £621 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) at £2,071.
- The Quooker Classic Fusion dispenses at 100°C; the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) tops out at 98°C.
- Declared idle draw is 10 W for the Quooker Classic Fusion against 30 W for the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1), which compounds into the standby cost difference below.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) dispenses filtered drinking water; the Quooker Classic Fusion does not.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) ships with a 3-year warranty; the Quooker Classic Fusion with a 2-year warranty.
The two taps in a kitchen
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 | Quooker Classic Fusion | Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £1,450✓ | £2,071 |
| Boiling temperature | 100°C✓ | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 3 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | 10 W✓ | 30 W |
| Peak power | 1600 W | 2200 W |
| Flow rate | - | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | No | Yes✓ |
| Sparkling water | No | No |
| Chilled water | No | No |
| Filter type | Active carbon filter inside the tank | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 4 | 4 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
Standby energy
What the idle draw adds up to over a year.
Quooker Classic Fusion
- Idle draw
- 10 W
- Standby energy / year
- 88 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £24
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
- Idle draw
- 30 W
- Standby energy / year
- 263 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £71
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
Quooker Classic Fusion
What we like
- Traditional bridge-style spout suits period kitchens
- Patinated brass develops natural patina without lacquer
- Same PRO3 tank as Fusion Round (genuine 100°C)
Watch out for
- Patinated brass needs occasional beeswax application
- 3-in-1 only (no chilled/sparkling without CUBE upgrade)
- Most UK retailers list price as POA, transparency weaker
- Tap warranty 2 years matches rest of Quooker range
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)