Model vs model
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One lists at £1,699, £2,331 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.
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Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One
Arc spout for boiling, ambient filtered plus mains hot and cold
UK RRP: £1,699
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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 Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One lists at £1,699, £2,331 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £4,030.
- Declared idle draw is 30 W for the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One against 35 W for the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus, which compounds into the standby cost difference below.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus dispenses sparkling water; the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One does not.
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus dispenses chilled water; the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One 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 | Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One | Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| UK RRP | £1,699✓ | £4,030 |
| Boiling temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Tank capacity | 3 L | 3 L |
| Idle power | 30 W✓ | 35 W |
| Peak power | 2200 W | 2400 W |
| Flow rate | 4 L/min | 4 L/min |
| Filtered water | Yes | Yes |
| Sparkling water | No | Yes✓ |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 4 | 8✓ |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Standby energy
What the idle draw adds up to over a year.
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One
- Idle draw
- 30 W
- Standby energy / year
- 263 kWh
- Standby cost / year
- £71
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
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One
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
- 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