Full side-by-side
| Spec | LG PuriCare | WaterSource GEM 9000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Korea | Singapore | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / Harvey Norman | Direct retail · Evergreen Group subsidiary | — |
| Category | Filtered water purifier (NOT a true ionizer) | Hydrogen-rich alkaline + portable | — |
| Plates | 0 | 9 | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.5 | 10.6 | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| ORP | -50 mV | -700 mV | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.02 ppm | 1.2 ppm | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 2.5 L/min | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | Tie |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 200 | S$ 220 | LG PuriCare |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,990 | S$ 4,999 | LG PuriCare |
| 5-year total | S$ 3,990 | S$ 7,199 | LG PuriCare |
| Our rating | — | — | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: LG PuriCare saves S$ 3,209 over 5 years.
Lab performance: LG PuriCare produces 0.02 ppm dissolved H₂; WaterSource GEM 9000 produces 1.2 ppm. The WaterSource GEM 9000 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: LG PuriCare carries a 2-year warranty; WaterSource GEM 9000 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 →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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