Bottled water and traditional office water coolers are becoming less relevant in modern offices. More offices want one system that filters, flavors, and sparkles, all connected to the mains water supply. Two names keep coming up: Aquablu, built in the Netherlands, and Bevi, built in Boston.
Both are smart water dispensers. Both turn tap water into flavored water with natural concentrates. But the differences in filtration, vitamins, installation speed, and European market experience run deeper. This comparison puts the Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 next to the Bevi Countertop, feature by feature.
Multi-barrier filtration (3 layers: mechanical, chemical, biological)
Cold, sparkling and hot water (2 temperature levels)
8 flavors, all with vitamins
Sugar-free & sweetener-free options
6 flavor slots, 60 liters/hour
Installed in ~45 minutes
Metal housing + premium composites
Red Dot Design Award '24
🇳🇱 Made in the Netherlands
Carbon filtration
Cold and sparkling water
No hot water
No vitamins in flavors (add-on available)
Sugar-free and sweetener-free options
12 available flavors, 4 flavor slots
Touchscreen interface
Setup ~2-3 hours
Durable plastic housing
🇺🇸 Made in the USA
The Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 and the Bevi Countertop side by side. Here is where the two smart water dispensers align, and where they differ. letting the specs speak for themselves.
The Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 and the Bevi Countertop both pour filtered, flavored water via a mains connection but a closer look shows three key differences. Differences that directly impact the water quality your team drinks, how fast you are up and running, and how much attention the system needs once it is.
Multi-barrier filtration vs. carbon filtration
The REFILL+ Series 2 uses multi-barrier filtration. Three layers that remove mechanical, chemical, and biological contaminants from your tap water. Not just chlorine and off-tastes. It also removes microplastics, heavy metals, and bacteria. Filtration technology is where these two water dispensers differ the most.
The Bevi Countertop filters with activated carbon. Carbon is effective at improving taste and removing chlorine, but it offers less protection against chemical contaminants and microorganisms. For facility managers in buildings with older plumbing, or locations where water quality fluctuates, that distinction matters.
Vitamin water in every flavor, always with Aquablu
Aquablu flavored water always does more. Whether you choose IMMUNITY (lemon), GLOW (mango guava), THRIVE (blackberry and acai) or another: vitamins come in every pour. Extra boosts like caffeine are included in some flavors too. Six flavor slots let you tailor the selection to what your team reaches for most.
Bevi offers solid variety with twelve flavors. However vitamins and enhancements are an optional add-on with Bevi, not always included. For HR managers and workplace experience leaders building hydration into a wellbeing strategy, the difference in vitamin integration is worth weighing.
Faster installation, less maintenance
The REFILL+ Series 2 is built for minimal operational disruption. Average installation time: 45 minutes. The flavor module and carbonation are integrated, ventilation runs from the front, and there are no separate chillers or loose syrup connections to manage. At 25 × 62 × 45 cm on the counter, it fits into any pantry or kitchen, built-in or freestanding.
The Bevi Countertop is bulkier. It measures 47 × 25 × 28 cm above the counter, plus a separate under-counter unit of 71 × 86 × 61 cm. Installation typically takes two to three hours because the chiller and syrup modules are separate components. Bevi uses a "white glove" service model, meaning more frequent service visits. For facility managers who value operational simplicity, installation time and service frequency are worth comparing.
Bevi is an established name in the United States. In Europe, it’s still building its presence, starting with the UK and Ireland. Aquablu has been in European offices for over eight years, from Amsterdam to London, from startups to multinationals.
That experience shows in one number: 95% of companies that pilot the REFILL+ Series 2 for two weeks keep the system. Not because of long-term contracts. Because teams taste the difference in water quality and flavor, and they don't want to go back.
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Bas Drogtrop
Country Manager & Partner, Insider
Aquablu runs on a Pay-Per-Drink model. No CAPEX investment. No hidden costs. Hardware, installation, CO₂ service, maintenance are all included. For a team of 100, that's around 4,000 drinks a month at €0.27 per serving. €1,080 a month.
For context: individual bottles of vitamin water cost over €3.00 per liter at retail. Office water delivery runs €20–€40 per month per cooler before you count the bottles themselves. A smart office water dispenser consolidates those line items into one.
Bevi does not publish European pricing. In the US, Bevi typically operates on a monthly subscription that bundles hardware, service, and maintenance, with flavor cartridges and CO₂ as additional consumable costs. Exact pricing for European offices is only available on request. Bevi's service model also involves more regular technician visits, which is worth weighing when you compare the full cost of each setup.
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What is Bevi?
Bevi is an American smart hydration company based in Boston, USA. It manufactures water dispensers for offices and commercial spaces. The Bevi Countertop and Bevi Standup models filter tap water using carbon filtration and add flavor concentrates. Bevi primarily serves the American market. Note: Bevi the water dispenser brand should not be confused with "Bevi" (Besluit externe veiligheid inrichtingen), a Dutch legal regulation for external safety.
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Are Aquablu and Bevi the same?
No. Both systems turn tap water into flavored water, but the technology is different. Aquablu uses multi-barrier filtration and includes vitamins as standard in every flavor. Bevi uses carbon filtration, offers vitamins only as an add-on, and does not provide hot water. Aquablu is a Dutch company with over 8 years of EU experience. Bevi is American and primarily focused on the US market.
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What is the biggest difference between Aquablu and Bevi?
Three areas stand out. First, filtration: Aquablu's multi-barrier system removes microplastics and heavy metals in addition to chlorine, going further than Bevi's carbon filtration. Second, vitamins: every Aquablu flavor is vitamin water, always, while Bevi treats vitamins as an add-on. Third, installation: the REFILL+ Series 2 installs in about 45 minutes, compared to roughly 2–3 hours for the Bevi Countertop.
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Can I try Aquablu before I decide?
Yes. Aquablu offers a free on-site demo with a mobile demo unit. Your team can sample every flavor in your own workplace, with no obligation and no cost. 95% of companies that try the REFILL+ Series 2 keep the system, most within two weeks.
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My company uses Bevi at our US offices. Can I use Aquablu for Europe?
This is common for international companies. Aquablu is built for the European market: a European flavor palette, local service and support, and filtration calibrated to European water quality standards. Schedule a free demo so your team can experience both side by side. That comparison makes the decision easier for European locations.
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Which water dispenser is best for my office?
It depends on your priorities and location. If your US or UK offices already use Bevi and consistency across regions matters most, Bevi is an option. If you want the strongest filtration, vitamins in every flavor, hot water, faster installation, and a partner with deep European experience, the Aquablu REFILL+ Series 2 is the more complete system. A free demo is the fastest way to find out.
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How much does an Aquablu water dispenser cost?
quablu works on a transparent pay-per-drink model starting at €0.27 per serving. Hardware, installation, and service are included. For an office averaging 2,500 drinks per month, total cost comes to approximately €850 per month. Request a free quote for a calculation tailored to your office.
Want to know how Aquablu stacks up against other office water dispensers, water coolers, and office water taps?
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Filtered water
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