Full side-by-side
| Spec | Hyundai Wacortec | Prime Water | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Korea | — |
| Distribution | Korean OEM · grey-import in SG | Sole authorised distributor | — |
| Category | Alkaline ionizer (Korean OEM) | Alkaline ionizer | — |
| Plates | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 10.4 | 11.0 | Prime Water |
| ORP | -680 mV | -728 mV | Prime Water |
| Dissolved H₂ | 1.15 ppm | 1.34 ppm | Prime Water |
| Flow rate | 2.5 L/min | 4.0 L/min | Prime Water |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr | Prime Water |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 180 | S$ 160 | Prime Water |
| Sticker price | S$ 2,400 | S$ 2,800 / S$ 99/mo | Hyundai Wacortec |
| 5-year total | S$ 4,200 | S$ 5,940 | Hyundai Wacortec |
| Our rating | — | 4.7/5 | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: Hyundai Wacortec saves S$ 1,740 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Hyundai Wacortec produces 1.15 ppm dissolved H₂; Prime Water produces 1.34 ppm. The Prime Water leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Hyundai Wacortec carries a 2-year warranty; Prime Water carries 5. Prime Water wins on coverage.
What we recommend: Prime Water (Sole-distributor Korean ionizer, 5-year warranty, no MLM markup). We disclose owning this brand — the numbers above support the verdict, you can replicate any of them with the published methodology.
Where to buy + showroom info
Hyundai Wacortec
Korean OEM · grey-import in SG
Lineup: ALPHA W2 · ALPHA W3 · 9-plate residential lineup
Visit Hyundai Wacortec →Prime Water
Sole authorised distributor
Showroom: Singapore · by appointment via primewater.com.sg
Lineup: L Series · R Series · LV Series · RV Series
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