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Model vs model

Quooker Front
vs Quooker Nordic Square Twintaps

The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £455 less than the Quooker Nordic Square Twintaps at £1,855.

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 Nordic Square Twintaps matched boiling and mixer pair in stainless steel

Quooker

Quooker Nordic Square Twintaps

Matched boiling and mixer pair in a clean square profile

UK RRP: £1,855

Full review →

The differences at a glance

  • The Quooker Front lists at £1,400, £455 less than the Quooker Nordic Square Twintaps at £1,855.

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 Nordic Square Twintaps specifications from manufacturer datasheets
SpecQuooker FrontQuooker Nordic Square Twintaps
UK RRP£1,400£1,855
Boiling temperature100°C100°C
Tank capacity3 L3 L
Idle power10 W10 W
Peak power1600 W1500 W
Flow rate--
Filtered waterNoNo
Sparkling waterNoNo
Chilled waterNoNo
Filter typeActive carbon filter inside the tankActive carbon filter inside the tank
Finishes42
Warranty7 years7 years
Released20242018

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 Nordic Square Twintaps

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 Nordic Square Twintaps

What we like

  • Boiling tap and matching mixer supplied as one coordinated set
  • Child-safe handle: press twice and turn before boiling water flows
  • Choice of PRO3, COMBI or COMBI+ tank

Watch out for

  • Needs worktop space and tap holes for two separate taps
  • Two finishes: polished chrome or stainless steel