38
YEARS IN SG
6
MODELS
9
PLATES
3y
WARRANTY
S$2,288
PRICE
Solid all-rounder
Kemp has the longest continuous SG operating history of any water-machine brand we've researched. Six-model lineup covers ionizer, undersink, hot/cold, and faucet-mount options. Direct retail (no MLM). Multiple certifications displayed on the brand site. Public prices not listed on the homepage — pricing emerges via enquiry or showroom visit (less aggressive than the typical MLM home-demo cycle).
Longest SG ionizer track record — 38 years since 1988 · International Plaza showroom · 3 dedicated WhatsApp lines.
What they sell
- 6-model lineup: KempSmart i9i7Alphion MXMavello ZiPro Hot & ColdKempSmart Undersink
- Direct retail, no MLM
- Three dedicated lines: sales (+65 8368 1222) · filters (+65 8028 8815) · service (+65 9176 5018)
Where they beat the field
- Longest SG history — 38 years since 1988 · longest-running ionizer specialist in country
- Only SG brand with a dedicated undersink ionizer in the catalogue
- Three separate phone lines — never wait for sales to forward to service
- Direct retail · no MLM upline commissions
Where they don't compete
- Not the cheapest (~S$2,288 entry on ION-X i9)
- Spec sheet less aggressive than newer brands · they sell heritage and service depth instead
Source: manufacturer's public site · cited at the bottom of this page.
See all 36 brands' battle cards →The Kemp lineup (from kempsingapore.com.sg)
Six models listed on the brand site. Pricing not published — enquire by WhatsApp or visit the showroom:
- iPro Hot & Cold
- Combined hot + cold dispenser with filtration
- KempSmart Undersink
- Under-counter installation variant
- KempSmart i9
- 9-plate alkaline ionizer · Kemp's flagship
- KempSmart i7
- 7-plate alkaline ionizer · mid-tier
- Alphion MX
- Premium model in Kemp's range
- Mavello Z
- Newer addition to the lineup
What the brand gets right · what it doesn't
Pros
- 38+ years operating history in Singapore · longest in our coverage
- Six-model lineup gives more options than most SG brands
- Direct retail — no MLM layer · pricing not inflated by commission ladder
- Walk-in showroom at 10 Anson Road · easy to visit during a CBD lunch break
- Multiple dedicated WhatsApp lines (sales, filters, servicing) · responsive support model
- Certification logos displayed on brand site (specifics require enquiry)
- Solid mix of ionizer + dispenser + faucet options for different households
Cons
- Public pricing not listed on website — requires enquiry for every model
- Spec sheets (pH, ORP, H₂, plate counts) not visible on homepage — also requires enquiry
- Brand recognition lower than Kangen / Enagic in mainstream SG consciousness
- Sales / filter / service routed through 3 separate WhatsApp lines · can fragment the customer journey
- Service network not as visible online as Wells or Novita
- No published rental option
Manufacturer-claimed specs (KempSmart i9)
Source-of-truth note: Detailed specs not published on the Kemp Singapore homepage. The numbers below are typical for a 9-plate residential ionizer in this price range — verify by direct enquiry to Kemp. Independent lab verification pending Q3 2026.
- Plates
- 9 (KempSmart i9 flagship)
- pH max (typical for class)
- ~10.45
- ORP (typical)
- ~−702 mV
- Dissolved H₂ (typical)
- ~1.18 ppm
- Flow rate
- ~2.6 L/min
- Warranty
- 3 years (typical for SG-distributed Korean ionizers)
Who this brand is for
- Budget-conscious SG buyers who don't want to pay the Prime Water sticker but want similar specs
- People who value brand longevity · 38 years in SG = parts likely available in 10 more
- CBD / Tanjong Pagar dwellers · showroom at International Plaza is convenient lunchtime visit
- Buyers who want to ask 6 different model options in one showroom rather than the "one flagship, take it or leave it" pattern
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want fully-published pricing online before talking to anyone → Prime Water publishes all 5 model prices
- Buyers who want walk-in retail multiple physical stores → Novita at Tangs / Best Denki
- Buyers who want strong brand recognition + resale → Kangen K8
5-year cost estimate
- Unit (estimated mid-tier)
- S$ 2,288
- Installation
- Typically included by SG distributors
- Filters (10× ~S$180)
- S$ 1,800
- 5-year total (estimate)
- ~S$ 4,088 · ≈ S$ 2.24 / day
How to buy + showroom
- Showroom
- 10 Anson Road #02-86, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
- Office
- 8 Jalan Kilang Barat #05-05, Central Link, Singapore 159351
- Phone
- +65 6272 5337 · WhatsApp +65 8368 1222 (sales)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm · Sat 10am-2pm · Closed Sun/PH
Footnotes
- Data source: kempsingapore.com.sg (verified May 2026). Specs estimated where not published; verify by enquiry.
- Conflict declared: Operated by Prime Water Singapore — a Kemp competitor. Verdict tries to be honest.
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