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Model vs model

Quooker Front
vs Quooker Fusion Round

The Quooker Fusion Round lists at £1,295, £105 less than the Quooker Front at £1,400.

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.

Quooker Front boiling water tap in matte black

Quooker

Quooker Front

Front-facing controls, the most ergonomic Quooker

UK RRP: £1,400

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Quooker Fusion Round boiling water tap in polished chrome

Quooker

Quooker Fusion Round

The iconic all-in-one in modern round form

UK RRP: £1,295

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The differences at a glance

  • The Quooker Fusion Round lists at £1,295, £105 less than the Quooker Front at £1,400.

Full specification, side by side

Sourced from manufacturer datasheets. A tick marks the better number on specs where more or less is objectively better.

Quooker Front vs Quooker Fusion Round specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecQuooker FrontQuooker Fusion Round
UK RRP£1,400£1,295
Boiling temperature100°C100°C
Tank capacity3 L3 L
Idle power10 W10 W
Peak power1600 W1600 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterNoNo
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typeActive carbon filter inside the tankActive carbon filter inside the tank
Finishes47
Warranty7 years7 years
Released20242022

Standby energy

What the idle draw adds up to over a year.

Quooker Front

Idle draw
10 W
Standby energy / year
88 kWh
Standby cost / year
£24

Quooker Fusion Round

Idle draw
10 W
Standby energy / year
88 kWh
Standby cost / year
£24

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 Front

What we like

  • Front-facing handle clears space behind the spout
  • Ergonomic lever easier for users with limited reach
  • Works against backsplashes and windowsills others cannot
  • Red Dot Design Award 2023 for the form factor

Watch out for

  • £1,400 RRP is dearest Quooker 3-in-1 in current range
  • Newer model has limited long-term Trustpilot data
  • CUBE filter cartridge replacement adds ongoing cost
  • Front controls less discreet than top-mounted alternatives

Quooker Fusion Round

What we like

  • True 100°C delivery verified in T3 independent review
  • Vacuum-insulated tank consumes ~10W idle (~£24/year)
  • 7+ premium finishes including patinated brass and rose copper
  • Quooker UK holds high Trustpilot rating across 12,000+ reviews

Watch out for

  • £1,295 RRP roughly twice the Qettle equivalent
  • Tap warranty only 2 years (tank cover separate via SWAP)
  • Filter/sparkling requires separate CUBE module (extra spend)
  • Trustpilot reports £455+ repair cost for out-of-warranty units