Full side-by-side
Doulton Ceramic Filter Mfr claim
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Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier Mfr claim
| Spec | Doulton Ceramic Filter | Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | UK | China | — |
| Distribution | Retail · specialty water shops | Mi Stores · online · Lazada / Shopee | — |
| Category | Ceramic under-sink filter (NOT a true ionizer) | Under-sink RO + app (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.4 | 7.3 | Doulton Ceramic Filter |
| ORP | -40 mV | -20 mV | Doulton Ceramic Filter |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.01 ppm | 0.01 ppm | Tie |
| Flow rate | 1.8 L/min | 1.6 L/min | Doulton Ceramic Filter |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr | Tie |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 95 | S$ 60 | Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier |
| Sticker price | S$ 320 | S$ 599 | Doulton Ceramic Filter |
| 5-year total | S$ 1,270 | S$ 1,499 | Doulton Ceramic Filter |
| 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: Doulton Ceramic Filter saves S$ 229 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Doulton Ceramic Filter produces 0.01 ppm dissolved H₂; Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm. Effectively tied on hydrogen.
Warranty: Doulton Ceramic Filter carries a 1-year warranty; Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier carries 1. Same warranty length.
Where to buy + showroom info
Doulton Ceramic Filter
Retail · specialty water shops
Lineup: HIP3 · HCS · HCP · countertop and under-sink ceramic systems
Visit Doulton →Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier
Mi Stores · online · Lazada / Shopee
Lineup: Mi Water Purifier 600G · 500G · 400G · countertop variants
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