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Avalon A1 Top Loading vs Avalon A4 Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Avalon A1 top-loading water cooler dispenser vs Avalon A4 bottom-loading dispenser. Different designs and performance variables.
Avalon A1 Top Loading
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Avalon A4 Bottom Loading
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The fundamental difference between the Avalon A1 and Avalon A4 is the hot water performance. The Avalon A1 heats hot water to a lower temperature of 192 ℉ while the A4 heats to an upper temperature of 199 ℉. You get more hot water back-to-back with the Avalon A4, however, the Avalon A1 puts out more hot water per hour—5.4 L compared to 4.8 L.
The cold water performance is not that much different between the two machines. The Avalon A1 is slightly better with cold water providing enough for 19 people per hour, while the Avalon A4 serves 18 people.
Other advantages and disadvantages are per the differing designs. The paddle levers of the A1 allow for touchless dispensing of cold water. However, paper cups are not the best for hot water dispensing considering the traction of the levers. The Avalon A4 dispenses flawlessly for any type of cup or even a large tumbler.
Pros & Cons
- Cold water performance
- One-hand cold water dispensing
- Color design
- Hot water safety mechanism
- Hot water temperature
- Perfect flow rate score
- Night light
- Sanitary nozzle design
- Drip tray level float
- Stiff water guard
- Fixed nozzle design
- Drip tray attached to door
- Cold water tank cleaning
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Hot Water Test
Cold Water Test
Design
In the Box
Build Quality
Dimensions
Panel & Indicators
Water Inlet Controls
Water Dispensers
Drip Tray
Rear Switches
Door and Cabinet
Cord and Plug
Usability
Dispensing Water
Hot Water Safety
Bottle / Filter Changing
Cleaning
Behind the Comparison
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