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Bawell Sapphire / Platinum Mfr claim · Wells The One Mfr claim
SpecBawell Sapphire / PlatinumWells The OneWinner
OriginUSAKorea
DistributionOnline import · no SG distributorDirect retail · 2 SG showrooms
CategoryAlkaline ionizer (US import)Filtered hot/cold dispenser (NOT a true ionizer)
Plates90Bawell Sapphire / Platinum
pH (max alkaline)10.58.5Bawell Sapphire / Platinum
ORP-700 mV-180 mVBawell Sapphire / Platinum
Dissolved H₂1.15 ppm0.05 ppmBawell Sapphire / Platinum
Flow rate2.5 L/min1.8 L/minBawell Sapphire / Platinum
Warranty99 yr5 yrBawell Sapphire / Platinum
Filter cost (each)S$ 220Wells The One
Sticker priceS$ 2,900— / S$ 49/moBawell Sapphire / Platinum
5-year totalS$ 5,100S$ 2,940Wells The One
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: Wells The One saves S$ 2,160 over 5 years.

Lab performance: Bawell Sapphire / Platinum produces 1.15 ppm dissolved H₂; Wells The One produces 0.05 ppm. The Bawell Sapphire / Platinum leads on hydrogen output.

Warranty: Bawell Sapphire / Platinum carries a 99-year warranty; Wells The One 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 →

Wells The One

Direct retail · 2 SG showrooms

Showroom: Paya Lebar (140 Paya Lebar Rd #01-16) + Jurong East (8 Boon Lay Way #01-20)

Phone: +65 8828 8383 (sales) · +65 8797 8383 (service)

Lineup: The One · Home Café · Mini · Slim One · Ice One · TT Cooling+

Visit Wells Singapore →

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