Choosing a Hot Water Dispenser: Which Awesome Water Cooler Is Right for You?

Not sure which Awesome Water Cooler is right for you? Here’s a side-by-side comparison of our most popular models to help you decide.

Browse our full water cooler range or see our Water Coolers Guide. Call us on 1800 789 781 if you’d like a recommendation.

Benchtop Water Cooler

Best for: small households, apartments, home offices, and anyone with limited floor space.

Sits on a bench or counter. Delivers instant hot (92°C) and cold (4°C) filtered water. Uses the same 8-stage KDF filter cartridge as our freestanding models. Compact footprint — approximately 30cm x 30cm. Browse our benchtop range.

Freestanding Water Cooler

Best for: families, shared households, and small-to-medium offices.

Floor-standing, higher water capacity, same hot and cold filtration. The most popular choice for Australian households. Browse our freestanding range.

Freestanding Water Cooler with Fridge

Best for: offices where staff want to keep milk for tea and coffee, or households that want refrigerated storage alongside filtered water.

Combines a freestanding filtered water cooler with a bar fridge in the base. Holds approximately 6–8 cans or equivalent. Browse our cooler with fridge.

Plumbed-In Bottleless Water Cooler

Best for: high-volume offices, commercial spaces, and anyone who doesn’t want to manage bottles.

Connects directly to your mains water supply. No bottles to fill, no running out. Requires a one-off plumbing connection. The most eco-friendly option — no bottles at all. Browse our bottleless range.

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