Full side-by-side
| Spec | LG PuriCare | Prime Water | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Korea | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | Sole authorised distributor | — |
| Category | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Alkaline ionizer | — |
| Plates | 0 | 9 | Prime Water |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | 11.0 | Prime Water |
| ORP | -50 mV | -728 mV | Prime Water |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | 1.34 ppm | Prime Water |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 4.0 L/min | Prime Water |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr | Prime Water |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 200 | S$ 160 | Prime Water |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,990 | S$ 2,800 / S$ 99/mo | LG PuriCare |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,990 | S$ 5,940 | LG PuriCare |
| Our rating | — | 4.7/5 | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: LG PuriCare saves S$ 1,950 over 5 years.
Lab performance: LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; Prime Water produces 1.34 ppm. The Prime Water leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: LG PuriCare 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
LG PuriCare
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman
Lineup: PuriCare Tankless · PuriCare Slim · PuriCare Objet
Visit LG Electronics →Prime Water
Sole authorised distributor
Showroom: Singapore · by appointment via primewater.com.sg
Lineup: L Series · R Series · LV Series · RV Series
Visit Prime Water →Read our full review →
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