Full side-by-side
Panasonic TK-AS45 Mfr claim
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Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 Mfr claim
| Spec | Panasonic TK-AS45 | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Korea (US-distributed) | — |
| Distribution | Major retail (Tangs, Best Denki, Courts) | Online import · no SG distributor | — |
| Category | Entry-level alkaline ionizer | Alkaline ionizer (US/Korean import) | — |
| Plates | 3 | 11 | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 9.5 | 11.2 | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| ORP | -420 mV | -800 mV | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.32 ppm | 1.55 ppm | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 2.6 L/min | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr | Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 160 | S$ 220 | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| Sticker price | S$ 899 | S$ 4,500 | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| 5-year total | S$ 2,499 | S$ 6,700 | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| 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: Panasonic TK-AS45 saves S$ 4,201 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Panasonic TK-AS45 produces 0.32 ppm dissolved H₂; Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 produces 1.55 ppm. The Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Panasonic TK-AS45 carries a 1-year warranty; Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 carries 5. Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11 wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
Panasonic TK-AS45
Major retail (Tangs, Best Denki, Courts)
Lineup: TK-AS45 (3-plate)
Visit Panasonic →Tyent UCE-11 / MMP-11
Online import · no SG distributor
Lineup: UCE-11 (11p undersink) · MMP-11/13 (countertop) · Rettin/Edge 9090T
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