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Avalon A1 Top Loading vs Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Avalon A1 top-loading water cooler dispenser vs Avalon A8 bottleless dispenser. Similar looks but key size and performance variables.
Avalon A1 Top Loading
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The main difference between the Avalon A1 and A8 is of course the size. With its bottleless design, the Avalon A8 is about as compact as a water cooler dispenser can get. A key similarity, however, is the paddle lever dispensing design.
The dispensing paddle levers for both machines are the exact same design, including the color. The water spouts don’t detach for cleaning, but the A8 has an ozone function. For the A1, you have to rely on periodic descaling to cleanse the water lines.
Performance-wise, the Avalon A1 is a much better machine, especially for larger groups of people. The Avalon A8 only provides a 300 ml glass of chilled water every 7 minutes. This means only 2.7 L per hour at an average temperature of 54 ℉. The Avalon A8 can only serve up to 9 people an hour while the A1 performs to an office standard of 19 people per hour.
The upside of the Avalon A8 is the hot water performance. It puts out water at a top temperature of 198 ℉ and about 4 L per hour. The Avalon A1 has a lower temperature of s 192 ℉ but it produces 5.4 L per hour.
Pros & Cons
- Cold water performance
- One-hand cold water dispensing
- Color design
- Hot water safety mechanism
- Color design
- Hot water heating time
- Filter attachment design
- Side pocket handles
- Hot water safety mechanism
- Ozone self-cleaning
- Stiff water guard
- Fixed nozzle design
- Cold water performance
- Fixed nozzle design
- Narrow drip tray
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
Roger Shitaki is a writer, author, and editor. His niches are household appliances, health & wellness, and travel. He’s a freelance contributor to a Tokyo lifestyle website and a leading ophthalmology magazine in Asia.
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