Full side-by-side
LG PuriCare Mfr claim
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Platinum Prado 7 Mfr claim
| Spec | LG PuriCare | Platinum Prado 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Singapore | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | Direct retail | — |
| Category | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Premium kitchen + water | — |
| Plates | 0 | 7 | Platinum Prado 7 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | 10.3 | Platinum Prado 7 |
| ORP | -50 mV | -650 mV | Platinum Prado 7 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | 1.0 ppm | Platinum Prado 7 |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 2.5 L/min | Platinum Prado 7 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | Tie |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 200 | S$ 180 | Platinum Prado 7 |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,990 | S$ 1,700 | Platinum Prado 7 |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,990 | S$ 3,500 | Platinum Prado 7 |
| 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: Platinum Prado 7 saves S$ 490 over 5 years.
Lab performance: LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; Platinum Prado 7 produces 1.0 ppm. The Platinum Prado 7 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: LG PuriCare carries a 2-year warranty; Platinum Prado 7 carries 2. Same warranty length.
Where to buy + showroom info
LG PuriCare
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman
Lineup: PuriCare Tankless · PuriCare Slim · PuriCare Objet
Visit LG Electronics →Platinum Prado 7
Direct retail
Showroom: 7 Gambas Crescent #09-35, Ark@Gambas, Singapore 757087
Phone: +65 6285 8614
Lineup: 7 Plates ABN Prefilter ($1,700)
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