Full side-by-side
AOX Premium Mfr claim
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Bawell Sapphire / Platinum Mfr claim
| Spec | AOX Premium | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Singapore | USA | — |
| Distribution | Direct retail · e-store + corporate rental | Online import · no SG distributor | — |
| Category | Antioxidant water dispenser | Alkaline ionizer (US import) | — |
| Plates | 7 | 9 | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| pH (max alkaline) | 10.2 | 10.5 | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| ORP | -620 mV | -700 mV | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.95 ppm | 1.15 ppm | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| Flow rate | 2.4 L/min | 2.5 L/min | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 99 yr | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 180 | S$ 220 | AOX Premium |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,799 | S$ 2,900 | AOX Premium |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,599 | S$ 5,100 | AOX Premium |
| 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: AOX Premium saves S$ 1,501 over 5 years.
Lab performance: AOX Premium produces 0.95 ppm dissolved H₂; Bawell Sapphire / Platinum produces 1.15 ppm. The Bawell Sapphire / Platinum leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: AOX Premium carries a 2-year warranty; Bawell Sapphire / Platinum carries 99. Bawell Sapphire / Platinum wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
AOX Premium
Direct retail · e-store + corporate rental
Phone: +65 6456 4321 · WhatsApp +65 9271 7505
Lineup: Hot & Cold · Non-Electricity · Compac · PURE · TT Tap (award-winner) · AOX Traveller (portable)
Visit AOX Singapore →Bawell Sapphire / Platinum
Online import · no SG distributor
Lineup: Sapphire (7p) · Platinum (9p) · Premier (11p)
Visit Bawell →No affiliate links · Waterionizer.sg earns zero from either purchase.