Both the BIBO bar and the BIBO X deliver the same thing: instant boiling and chilled filtered water, always there, always pure. The difference is in how much you want your BIBO to know about you.
The one that started it all. Over a decade of trusted performance in South African homes, offices and spaces that take water seriously. The BIBO Bar is a plumbed-in countertop classic that delivers instant boiling and chilled filtered water with quiet confidence — and without ever letting you down. Touch panel controls. Up to 11 colour options. Proven filtration. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
Simple. Sophisticated. Reliable. And still the one.
The countertop BIBO we got slightly carried away with. Same instant boiling and chilled filtered water. Uncompromising filtration. A 7″ HD touchscreen, precise temperature and volume control, up to 12 personalised presets, lifetime UV-LED purification, and enough room for the tall bottles and flasks you actually use.
Smarter. More personal. Designed to be seen.
| BIBO Bar | BIBO X | |
|---|---|---|
| Instant boiling water (up to 98°C) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant chilled water (as low as 4°C) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plumbed-in mains water supply | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-stage carbon filtration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scale-inhibiting filtration properties | ✓ | ✓ |
| UV purification | BIBO Zapper (annual replacement) | Lifetime UV-LED reactor |
| Hot water child lock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cold water child lock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Removable drip tray | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | Touch panel + LCD | 7" HD gloss touchscreen |
| Temperature control | Preset options | Fully customisable |
| Volume control | Preset options | Fully customisable |
| Personalised presets | – | Up to 12 |
| Proximity sensor | – | ✓ |
| Infrared cup sensor | – | ✓ |
| Eco mode + daily power scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-screen setup and maintenance guides | – | ✓ |
| Flash heater for rapid re-boil | – | ✓ |
| Tall bottle clearance | – | ✓ |
| Colour options | 11 colours | Charcoal / Pebble |
| Hot output | 15L per hour | 19L per hour |
| Cold output | 7L per hour | 12L per hour |
| Dimensions | 30 x 33 x 35 cm | 31 x 38.5 x 46 cm |
| Warranty | 1 year (extendable) | 1 year (extendable) |
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
You want proven, reliable performance in a compact footprint. You value colour options that match your space. You want great water without any complexity. The Bar has been doing its job exceptionally well for over a decade — and it will keep doing it.
You want to go further. More control over your water, more personalisation for everyone in the household, smarter energy management, and a design that earns its place on the counter. The BIBO X is the choice for someone who wants their water appliance to work as hard as they do — and look considerably better doing it.