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Avalon A4 Bottom Loading vs Brio Bottom Load (CLBL420V2) Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Avalon A4 bottom-loading water cooler dispenser vs the Brio CLBL420V2. Two similar bottom loading designs, but one one is worth buying.
Avalon A4 Bottom Loading
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Brio Bottom Load Water Dispenser
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
The Avalon A4 and the Brio CLBL420V2 are both bottom-loading water cooler dispensers. Whereas the Avalon A4 comes well recommended for both the home and the office, the Brio 400 is not really a machine we recommended.
Even though the Brio measured up to standard at least for hot water, we did discover performance and design flaws. For one, when dispensing back-to-back, the second draw of hot water was a few degrees cooler than the first.
Other flaws in the Brio include an overly-fast flow rate, poor cabinet door alignment, and incorrect icon positioning. The build quality of the Avalon A4 is generally good. The only issue is with the drip tray which is attached to the cabinet door—so you have to be careful when opening it.
The cold water performance of the Avalond A4 is close to the top standard. The Brio arrived at our test lab in faulty condition so we were unable to test the cold water. Considering its other faults, we chose not to test it any further.
Pros & Cons
- Hot water temperature
- Perfect flow rate score
- Night light
- Sanitary nozzle design
- Drip tray level float
- Hot water temperature
- Contrasting color scheme
- Drip tray attached to door
- Cold water tank cleaning
- Overall performance
- Panel indicators
- Buttons
- General build quality
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.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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