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Avalon A4 Bottom Loading vs Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Avalon A4 bottom-loading water cooler dispenser vs Avalon A8 countertop. A large and small dispenser with unique performance variables.
Avalon A4 Bottom Loading
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Avalon A4, as a freestanding water cooler dispenser, is also quite suited for both the office and the home. The A8, due to its lower serving capacity, is more for the home than even a drink station despite its smaller size.
The main performance difference between the two is the cold water function. The Avalon A8 only produces around 2.7 L per hour at an average temperature of 54 ℉. In practical terms, that’s an 8.5-fl. oz. (300 ml) glass of chilled water every 7 minutes or enough water for nine people.
Working at this maximum capacity, the rear heat exchanger gets quite hot and the machine requires long periods of downtime. It’s, therefore, only really suited to a home kitchen, particularly a small city or studio apartment where there is no elevator.
The Avalon A4 benchmark hot water temperature of 199 ℉, slightly above the standard of 198 ℉. It also puts out 4.8 L per hour (compared to 4.0 L) and has the perfect flow rate of 34 ml / sec while the A8 is 31 ml / sec.
For dispensing, the Avalon A4 can take a jug or tall flask up to 8 inches and its button dispensing is more convenient for kitchen use. The Avalon A8 has paddle levers which limit dispensing height to basically cups and mugs. The A8 does, however, have ozone injection.
Pros & Cons
- Hot water temperature
- Perfect flow rate score
- Night light
- Sanitary nozzle design
- Drip tray level float
- Color design
- Hot water heating time
- Filter attachment design
- Side pocket handles
- Hot water safety mechanism
- Ozone self-cleaning
- Drip tray attached to door
- Cold water tank cleaning
- Cold water performance
- Fixed nozzle design
- Narrow drip tray
Key Specs
Where to Buy
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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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