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Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless vs Frigidaire Stainless Steel Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Avalon A8 countertop bottleless water cooler dispenser vs the Frigidaire EFWC519. A good choice for the home and office respectively.
Avalon A8 Countertop Bottleless
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Frigidaire Stainless Steel
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Avalon A8 and Frigidaire EFWC519 are two different classes of water cooler dispensers. The Avalon is a small countertop machine with a water filter, and the Frigidaire is a top-loading water cooler dispenser.
There are, however, some similarities. Both dispense only hot and cold water and use levers for dispensing. The Avalon A8 uses push-back paddle levers while the Frigidaire uses faucet-type levers. For the Avalon, you can easily dispense water with one hand and its flow rate is better than the Frigidaire.
A major difference, however, is dispensing cold water. The Avalon can only dispense an 8.5 fl. oz. (300 ml) cup of water every 7 minutes and the rear heat exchanger gets very hot working under constant pressure. On the other hand, the Frigidaire is one of the best water cooler dispensers for cold water and it works very cool in comparison.
The Avalon is the better machine for hot water performance and hot water capacity. It’s a good choice for a small home kitchen, especially an apartment with no elevator, while the Frigidaire is our top choice for an office water cooler dispenser.
Pros & Cons
- Color design
- Hot water heating time
- Filter attachment design
- Side pocket handles
- Hot water safety mechanism
- Ozone self-cleaning
- Cold water efficiency
- Stainless steel body
- Light weight
- Cool to run
- Easy to clean
- Cold water performance
- Fixed nozzle design
- Narrow drip tray
- Cramped dispensing space
- Awkward hot water lever
- Old design
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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