Full side-by-side
Brita Jug & On-Tap Mfr claim
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Philips Water Purifier Mfr claim
| Spec | Brita Jug & On-Tap | Philips Water Purifier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Germany | Netherlands | — |
| Distribution | Mass-market retail · NTUC / Cold Storage / online | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online | — |
| Category | Jug + on-tap filter (NOT a true ionizer) | Counter-top filter / dispenser (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.4 | 7.4 | Tie |
| ORP | -20 mV | -30 mV | Philips Water Purifier |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.01 ppm | 0.01 ppm | Tie |
| Flow rate | 1.0 L/min | 2.0 L/min | Philips Water Purifier |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr | Philips Water Purifier |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 12 | S$ 80 | Brita Jug & On-Tap |
| Sticker price | S$ 60 | S$ 350 | Brita Jug & On-Tap |
| 5-year total | S$ 420 | S$ 1,150 | 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$ 730 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Brita Jug & On-Tap produces 0.01 ppm dissolved H₂; Philips Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm. Effectively tied on hydrogen.
Warranty: Brita Jug & On-Tap carries a 1-year warranty; Philips Water Purifier carries 2. Philips Water Purifier 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 →Philips Water Purifier
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online
Lineup: AUT3268 · AUT3234 · AUT2236 · AUT3015 · Micro X-Clean
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