Full side-by-side
| Spec | Hyundai Wacortec | WaterSource GEM 9000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Singapore | — |
| Distribution | Korean OEM · grey-import in SG | Direct retail · Evergreen Group subsidiary | — |
| Category | Alkaline ionizer (Korean OEM) | Hydrogen-rich alkaline + portable | — |
| Plates | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 10.4 | 10.6 | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| ORP | -680 mV | -700 mV | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 1.15 ppm | 1.2 ppm | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Flow rate | 2.5 L/min | 2.5 L/min | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | Tie |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 180 | S$ 220 | Hyundai Wacortec |
| Sticker price | S$ 2,400 | S$ 4,999 | Hyundai Wacortec |
| 5-year total | S$ 4,200 | S$ 7,199 | Hyundai Wacortec |
| Our rating | — | — | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: Hyundai Wacortec saves S$ 2,999 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Hyundai Wacortec produces 1.15 ppm dissolved H₂; WaterSource GEM 9000 produces 1.2 ppm. The WaterSource GEM 9000 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Hyundai Wacortec carries a 2-year warranty; WaterSource GEM 9000 carries 2. Same warranty length.
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 →WaterSource GEM 9000
Direct retail · Evergreen Group subsidiary
Showroom: 8 New Industrial Road #01-02/03, LHK3, Singapore 536200
Phone: +65 8860 6951 · Hotline +65 9325 6199
Lineup: GEM 9000 ($4,999) · GEM 9090NT ($3,999) · H001 ($2,888) · H2 Cap Plus ($365) · Alkalark ($199) · Alkaliser ($158)
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