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AlkaViva H2 Athena Mfr claim · Philips Water Purifier Mfr claim
SpecAlkaViva H2 AthenaPhilips Water PurifierWinner
OriginUSA (imported)Netherlands
DistributionOnline · ships internationallyRetail · Best Denki / Courts / online
CategoryAlkaline ionizer (US import)Counter-top filter / dispenser (NOT a true ionizer)
Plates50AlkaViva H2 Athena
pH (max alkaline)10.37.4AlkaViva H2 Athena
ORP-650 mV-30 mVAlkaViva H2 Athena
Dissolved H₂0.92 ppm0.01 ppmAlkaViva H2 Athena
Flow rate2.4 L/min2.0 L/minAlkaViva H2 Athena
Warranty5 yr2 yrAlkaViva H2 Athena
Filter cost (each)S$ 220S$ 80Philips Water Purifier
Sticker priceS$ 3,200S$ 350Philips Water Purifier
5-year totalS$ 5,400S$ 1,150Philips Water Purifier
Our rating
How we sourced these numbers: All specs are taken directly from each manufacturer's published product page (links at the bottom). We have NOT independently lab-tested these brands — only Prime Water (our own sister brand) is verifiable through primewater.com.sg. Independent lab testing is rolling out through 2026.

Verdict

Cost over 5 years: Philips Water Purifier saves S$ 4,250 over 5 years.

Lab performance: AlkaViva H2 Athena produces 0.92 ppm dissolved H₂; Philips Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm. The AlkaViva H2 Athena leads on hydrogen output.

Warranty: AlkaViva H2 Athena carries a 5-year warranty; Philips Water Purifier carries 2. AlkaViva H2 Athena wins on coverage.

Where to buy + showroom info

AlkaViva H2 Athena

Online · ships internationally

Lineup: H2 Athena (5p) · Vesta H2 (8p) · Delphi H2 (7p)

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Philips Water Purifier

Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online

Lineup: AUT3268 · AUT3234 · AUT2236 · AUT3015 · Micro X-Clean

Visit Philips →

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