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Igloo Countertop vs Brio Bottom Load (CLBL420V2) Water Cooler Dispenser Side-by-Side Comparison
Igloo countertop water cooler dispenser vs Brio bottom load CLBL420V2. Two different machines. Find out why the Igloo is your better bet.
Igloo Countertop Water Dispenser
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Brio Bottom Load Water Dispenser
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Igloo is a countertop water cooler dispenser and the Brio is a bottom-loading dispenser, but they do have a few things in common.
For one, Both machines use buttons and also dispense ambient or room-temperature water. The other commonality is poor design quality.
Neither machine has the best kinds of dispensing buttons. The buttons on the Igloo are comparatively loud and stiff, while the hot water safety mechanism is cumbersome on both. The Brio buttons are somewhat loose-fitting.
The Igloo has poor joinings along the sides, and the same can be said for the cabinet door of the Brio. Additionally, the Igloo has no side pocket handles for easy lifting and the machine is heavier compared to other countertops.
Performance-wise, the Igloss has the edge largely because the Brio cooling mechanism failed in our tests. The Brio also had an exceedingly fast flow rate (42 ml/sec), whereas the Igloo was well below the typical benchmark of 34 ml/sec.
Hot water provided the only real performance comparison between the two. The Brio heats water up to 198 ℉ and can produce 4.6 L per hour. The Igloo only heats up water to 185 ℉ and, therefore, manages a higher output of 6.2 L per hour.
The Brio 400 is not a machine we recommend. As for the Igloo, it’s not too bad for a budget-priced machine if you are happy with the lower hot water temperature.
Pros & Cons
- Heating time
- Simple panel design
- Adjustable feet
- Hot water temperature
- Contrasting color scheme
- Slow flow rate
- Hot water safety
- Water baffle
- Drip tray
- No pocket handles
- Overall performance
- Panel indicators
- Buttons
- General build quality
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.
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.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
