Water Ionizer Comparison - Compare Counter Top Water Ionizers
Which Water Ionizer is Best?
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Below are the Top 8 Counter Ionizers compared side-by-side for your convenience. If you wish to compare under-counter Ionizers, click here.
Alka Fresh
Life Ionizers MXL-7
Enagic Kangen® LeveLuk SD501
Jupiter Athena
Life Ionizers MXL-9
AlkaViva Vesta GL by Jupiter
Alka Prime
Rating (1-10)
Good entry level unit
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Best test results for a 7 plate
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Older technologies & over-priced
Technology is old
Tested the highest of all models
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Labor warranty is limited and not available in under sink
Good model but warranty is limited
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Price
$1,495
$1,997
$3,980
$2,295
$2,595
$2,995
$1,697
Distributor Information
It is best to deal with a more established dealer who sells Korean or Japanese ionizers. The longer they are established the more probable are they to be there to service your system and provide support.
Distributor in USA
2011
1996 (ETW)
2004
2007
1996 (ETW)
2007
2011
Country of origin
USA / Korea
USA / Korea
Japan
Korea
USA / Korea
Korea
Korea
Titanium/Platinum Plate Specifications
The more plates and the larger the size, the better water will be produced. This must be coupled with a high power supply
Number of plates
Size of plates
Medium
Large
Large
Medium
Largest
Medium
Medium
Plate Material
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Titanium Platinum
Mesh, GRID or Flat Plate Options
Flat or GRID
Flat or GRID
Mesh
Interior and Pre-filtration
The more filters, the purer the water going into your machine. Ionizers with 2 interior filters and custom pre-filtration systems are the best
Filtration
2 + pre-filter
2 + pre-filter
1
2
2 + pre-filter
2
2 + pre-filter
Customized External Filter System Included
Customized Water Report
free
free
free
Chloramine Reduction System
Type of Power System
Some machines use the old-fashioned transformer. Look for an ionizer that uses an SMPS power system for longer life, better warranty and the maximum optimization of your water
SMPS Power System
SMPS
SMPS
Transformer
Transformer
Max YieldTM SMPS
SMPS
SMPS
Power (in Watts)
249 Watts
450 Watts
230 Watts
110 Watts
504 Watts
200+ Watts
200 Watts
Warranty
7 years
parts & labor
Lifetime on
parts & 10 years on labor
5 years
parts & labor
Lifetime parts
5 years labor
Lifetime on
parts & labor
7 years
parts & labor
7 years
parts & labor
Under sink installation?
Yes with optional faucet, controls on faucet. Can convert to counter or under counter version
Yes with kit, controls under sink
Yes with optional faucet, controls on faucet. Can convert to counter or under counter version
Faucet
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Distributor in USA
2011
1996 (ETW)
2004
2007
1996 (ETW)
2007
2011
Alkaline/pH and Antioxidant Potential/ORP Specifications
The best health results come from the water that is the most optimized. So look for a high negative ORP (antioxidant potential) and a high alkaline mineral level (pH). The best system produces high – ORP at a drinkable pH level
ORP Levels*
-550
Up to -700
Up to -612
Up to -504
Up to -800
Up to -500
-500
pH Levels*
4.0 - 10.5
2.5 - 11.0
4.5 - 10.3
5.5 - 1.5
M9: 2.0 - 11.5
5.5 - 10.5
5.0 - 10.4
Flow Rate
2 liters / min.
2 liters / min.
3 liters / min.
2 liters / min.
4.5 liters / min.
3-4 liters / min.
2 liters / min.
Optional Features
The more advanced companies offer useful upgrades
UV Lights Protection
Optional
Optional
Year Model Updated
2011
2013
Recently updated "silver color" model
2007
2013
2011
2011
We do not carry units from China or Taiwan/China because of very poor quality and safety concerns
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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 7 days – 30 days with a $800 restocking fee. Most others are 60 days with a 15% restocking and processingfee
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 handle 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 effective against chlorine and chloramines.
Editor's Note: All information shown is taken from manufacturer or retailer's websites. Please contact us if something needs correction
Editor's Note: pH and ORP levels depend upon the source water and the flow rate. Tests done at medium flow rate
Enagic and Kangen trademarks owned by Enagic Corporation of Japan. Jupiter, Life, Vesta, Chanson, dAqua-Ionizer, and Nexus owned by their manufacturers
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