Full side-by-side
LG PuriCare Mfr claim
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Takashimaya (multi-brand) Mfr claim
| Spec | LG PuriCare | Takashimaya (multi-brand) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Japan department store | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | Department store retail | — |
| Category | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Department store (multi-brand) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | None | LG PuriCare |
| ORP | -50 mV | None mV | LG PuriCare |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | None ppm | LG PuriCare |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | None L/min | LG PuriCare |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr | LG PuriCare |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 200 | S$ 150 | Takashimaya (multi-brand) |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,990 | S$ 1,000 | Takashimaya (multi-brand) |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,990 | S$ 2,500 | Takashimaya (multi-brand) |
| 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: Takashimaya (multi-brand) saves S$ 1,490 over 5 years.
Lab performance: LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; Takashimaya (multi-brand) produces None ppm. The LG PuriCare leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: LG PuriCare carries a 2-year warranty; Takashimaya (multi-brand) carries 1. LG PuriCare wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
LG PuriCare
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman
Lineup: PuriCare Tankless · PuriCare Slim · PuriCare Objet
Visit LG Electronics →Takashimaya (multi-brand)
Department store retail
Showroom: Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238872
Lineup: No own-label water ionizer · stocks Panasonic + other appliance brands on Kitchen floor
Visit Takashimaya Singapore →No affiliate links · Waterionizer.sg earns zero from either purchase.