Model vs model
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
vs Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) lists at £2,071, £1,622 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
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 (3-in-1)
Arc spout for filtered boiling plus mains hot and cold
Typical price: £2,071
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Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus
Cubed-spout flagship: boiling, chilled and sparkling filtered water
Typical price: £3,693
Full review →The differences at a glance
- The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) lists at £2,071, £1,622 less than the Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus at £3,693.
- Declared idle draw is 30 W for the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) 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 chilled water; the Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) does not.
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 | Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1) | Zip HydroTap G5 Cube Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | £2,071✓ | £3,693 |
| 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 | No |
| Chilled water | No | Yes✓ |
| Filter type | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter | Zip MicroPurity 0.2 micron filter |
| Finishes | 4 | 8✓ |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Standby energy
What the idle draw adds up to over a year.
Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc (3-in-1)
- 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 (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)
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
- Three-year warranty (five on the tank)