Alkaline Water Ionizers Under $1600
Below are the Top 4 Water Ionizers Under $1600 compared side-by-side for your convenience.
 Alkazone BHL3100 |
 Alkafresh Minimax |
 A2O Model 500 |
 Life 4100 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Plates | 3 no options available | 5 with MESH option | 5 no options available | 5 with MESH option |
| Plate Size | 5 Inches | 7 Inches | 7 Inches | 5 Inches |
| Power Supply | Transformer | SMPS (Switch Mode Power System) | Transformer | SMPS (Switch Mode Power System) |
| Filters | 1 Internal | 2 Internal, customized pre-filter depending on heavy metal content | 1 Internal Carbon Filter | 1 Internal, customized pre-filter depending on heavy metal content |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 7 Years Full | 1 Year, 5 Years on Chamber | 3 Years |
| Trial Period | 60 days | 60 days | 60 days | 60 days |
| pH Levels | 4Up to 9.6 | Up to 10.9 | Up to 9.4 | Up to 9.8 |
| Hard Water Adjustment | No adjustments possible< | Yes, programmable | No adjustments possible | No adjustments possible |
| ORP Ratings | -312 | -412 | -210 | -389 |
| UV Light Disinfection | No UV protection | Yes, optional | No UV protection | No UV protection |
| How Long in U.S.? | Since 2007 | Since 2008 | Since 2007 | Since 1996 |
| Price | $1,600 | $1,497 | $1,295 | $1,197 |
| Vitamin C Ceramic Block® Filtration | Not offered | Yes, standard feature | Not offered | Yes, standard feature |
| Energy Frequency Technology (EFT) | Not offered | Yes, optional feature | Not offered | Yes, optional feature |
| WQA Gold Seal Certified Lead Free | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Approved as a Medical Device | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Flow Control | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Antioxidant Levels at Lower pH | Good | Best | Good | Better |
| Certifications | Not Available | UL, CE, ANSI, WQA | WQA | UL, CE, ANSI, WQA |
(The term Enagic® is a registered trademark of Enagic® Co. Ltd.)
Ionizer Features Explained
Number of Plates
Total number of plates in the ionization chamber, MESH plates are more efficient than ordinary plates.
Power Supply
SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply): An energy saving feature that allows higher power levels. Transformers are generally considered to be obsolete.
Filters
Multiple filters with multiple stages allow for more efficient filtration.
Trial Period*
Enagic® only allows 3 days with a full refund, up to 30 days with an $800 restocking fee.
pH Level*
Measures alkalinity, SD-501 requires chemical additives to reach its full pH range
Hard Water Adjustment
Hard water can affect the quality of the water an ionizer produces. Adjustment allows you to get the best performance possible.
ORP Levels
ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) measures the antioxidant potential of alkaline water. ORP performance dependant on tap water quality
UV Light Disinfection
Used to kill bacteria, cysts, and viruses. Makes water safer.
Vitamin C Ceramic Block® Filtration
Filtration that uses vitamin C in a ceramic matrix, the only filtration technology that is 100% effective against chlorine and toxic byproducts.
Energy Frequency Technology (EFT)
EFT harnesses the power of Quantum Biology to energize water with 205 healthful energy frequencies. LIFE Ionizers™ Exclusive!