Full side-by-side
| Spec | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus | Philips Water Purifier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Netherlands | — |
| Distribution | Direct retail + rental (huge SG presence) | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online | — |
| Category | Rental water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Counter-top filter / dispenser (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | 7.4 | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus |
| ORP | -50 mV | -30 mV | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | 0.01 ppm | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 2.0 L/min | Tie |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 2 yr | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus |
| Filter cost (each) | — | S$ 80 | Coway Villaem / Neo Plus |
| Sticker price | — / S$ 49/mo | S$ 350 | Philips Water Purifier |
| 5-year total | S$ 2,940 | S$ 1,150 | Philips Water Purifier |
| Our rating | — | — | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: Philips Water Purifier saves S$ 1,790 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Coway Villaem / Neo Plus produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; Philips Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm. The Coway Villaem / Neo Plus leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Coway Villaem / Neo Plus carries a 5-year warranty; Philips Water Purifier carries 2. Coway Villaem / Neo Plus wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
Coway Villaem / Neo Plus
Direct retail + rental (huge SG presence)
Showroom: Multiple SG locations · in-mall booths + service centres
Phone: +65 6593 8000
Lineup: Villaem · Neo Plus · Aqua Mega · Cinnamon · P-300 · P-08L
Visit Coway Singapore →Philips Water Purifier
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online
Lineup: AUT3268 · AUT3234 · AUT2236 · AUT3015 · Micro X-Clean
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