Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-In-One

The Zip HydroTap G5 Celsius Arc All-in-One is Zip's entry point into the UK domestic market and the brand's most realistic option for a normal kitchen budget. At £1,699 you get boiling, ambient filtered, and standard mains water through an arc-shaped spout, with the same 0.2-micron filtration that runs across the G5 range.

The strength is the filtration carried down from the higher models. At this price you still get the 0.2-micron filter that Quooker and Qettle do not match, the arc spout is more domestic-friendly than the divisive cube, and the build quality is consistent with the commercial heritage. The 99°C dispense is paired with a 3L tank that suits most family loads, and Zip's UK service network is one of the most mature in the category.

The weakness is what you give up at this price. No sparkling, no chilled, and the boil sits at 99°C rather than a true 100°C. At £1,699 the comparison set includes Qettle's 7L Signature at £1,185 (which gives you a real 100°C and a much larger tank) and Quooker's Fusion at £1,295 (also 100°C, with the option to add CUBE later). You are essentially paying a £400 to £500 premium for Zip's filter quality and brand. Buy this if water taste is your actual priority.