Which is better for a home office?

The Avalon suits a room with floor space and heavy daily use, thanks to its 3.6 L cold tank and 4,503 ratings. The Brio suits a small desk or kitchen counter where floor space is scarce.

Which gives colder water?

The Brio, at about 39°F versus about 47°F on the Avalon. If you drink a lot of cold water, the Brio wins on temperature.

Is the Brio worth $100 more?

Only if you need a countertop footprint, room-temperature water or hotter hot water. Otherwise the Avalon does the same job for $179.99.

Do both connect to a water line?

Yes. Both are bottleless and plumb into your supply, and both have a self-cleaning cycle. Neither needs jug deliveries.

Which is safer around kids?

The Avalon has a child safety lock on the hot faucet. The Brio's listing does not mention one, so keep the hot spout out of reach.

Which has more user feedback?

The Avalon, with 4.6 of 5 from 4,503 ratings. The Brio has 4.5 of 5 from 65 ratings, a much smaller sample.

Avalon Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler vs Brio CLCTPOU520UVF2 Bottleless Water Cooler

Buy the Avalon if you want a full-height freestanding cooler with a 3.6 L cold tank, three temperatures and a lower price. Buy the Brio if counter space is tight or you need hotter water and a room-temperature option. As of November 7, 2026, the Avalon is $179.99 at eBay and the Brio is $279.99 at Brio Water.

Today the Avalon Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler costs $100.00 less at its best price.

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