Full side-by-side
LG PuriCare Mfr claim
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PureDew SNOWDROP Mfr claim
| Spec | LG PuriCare | PureDew SNOWDROP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Singapore | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | Direct retail · 25+ years | — |
| Category | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Filtered hot/cold dispenser | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | 8.2 | PureDew SNOWDROP |
| ORP | -50 mV | -50 mV | Tie |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | 0.03 ppm | PureDew SNOWDROP |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 2.0 L/min | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | Tie |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 200 | S$ 150 | PureDew SNOWDROP |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,990 | S$ 1,290 | PureDew SNOWDROP |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,990 | S$ 2,790 | PureDew SNOWDROP |
| 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: PureDew SNOWDROP saves S$ 1,200 over 5 years.
Lab performance: LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; PureDew SNOWDROP produces 0.03 ppm. The PureDew SNOWDROP leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: LG PuriCare carries a 2-year warranty; PureDew SNOWDROP 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 →PureDew SNOWDROP
Direct retail · 25+ years
Showroom: 45 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore 729495
Phone: +65 6377 4128 · WhatsApp +65 8929 9913
Lineup: SNOWDROP Spoon ($1,000-1,250) · OASIS Cascade ($1,988-2,238) · SNOWDROP Grandeur ($1,300-1,550) · OASIS Classic ($1,080-1,230)
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