Full side-by-side
Bawell Sapphire / Platinum Mfr claim
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Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 Mfr claim
| Spec | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA | Korea (US-distributed) | — |
| Distribution | Online import · no SG distributor | Online import · no SG distributor | — |
| Category | Alkaline ionizer (US import) | Alkaline ionizer (US/Korean import) | — |
| Plates | 9 | 11 | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 10.5 | 11.2 | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| ORP | -700 mV | -800 mV | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 1.15 ppm | 1.55 ppm | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Flow rate | 2.5 L/min | 2.6 L/min | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Warranty | 99 yr | 5 yr | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 220 | S$ 220 | Tie |
| Sticker price | S$ 2,900 | S$ 4,500 | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| 5-year total | S$ 5,100 | S$ 6,700 | Bawell Sapphire / Platinum |
| 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: Bawell Sapphire / Platinum saves S$ 1,600 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Bawell Sapphire / Platinum produces 1.15 ppm dissolved H₂; Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 produces 1.55 ppm. The Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Bawell Sapphire / Platinum carries a 99-year warranty; Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 carries 5. Bawell Sapphire / Platinum wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
Bawell Sapphire / Platinum
Online import · no SG distributor
Lineup: Sapphire (7p) · Platinum (9p) · Premier (11p)
Visit Bawell →Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11
Online import · no SG distributor
Lineup: UCE-11 (11p undersink) · MMP-11/13 (countertop) · Rettin/Edge 9090T
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