Full side-by-side
Brita Jug & On-Tap Mfr claim
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LG PuriCare Mfr claim
| Spec | Brita Jug & On-Tap | LG PuriCare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Germany | Korea | — |
| Distribution | Mass-market retail · NTUC / Cold Storage / online | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | — |
| Category | Jug + on-tap filter (NOT a true ionizer) | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.4 | 7.5 | LG PuriCare |
| ORP | -20 mV | -50 mV | LG PuriCare |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.01 ppm | 0.02 ppm | LG PuriCare |
| Flow rate | 1.0 L/min | 2.0 L/min | LG PuriCare |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr | LG PuriCare |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 12 | S$ 200 | Brita Jug & On-Tap |
| Sticker price | S$ 60 | S$ 1,990 | Brita Jug & On-Tap |
| 5-year total | S$ 420 | S$ 3,990 | Brita Jug & On-Tap |
| 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: Brita Jug & On-Tap saves S$ 3,570 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Brita Jug & On-Tap produces 0.01 ppm dissolved H₂; LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm. The LG PuriCare leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Brita Jug & On-Tap carries a 1-year warranty; LG PuriCare carries 2. LG PuriCare wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
Brita Jug & On-Tap
Mass-market retail · NTUC / Cold Storage / online
Lineup: Marella jug · Style XL · MyPure on-tap · YOUR water filter station
Visit Brita →LG PuriCare
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman
Lineup: PuriCare Tankless · PuriCare Slim · PuriCare Objet
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