Full side-by-side
Panasonic TK-AS45 Mfr claim
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Wells The One Mfr claim
| Spec | Panasonic TK-AS45 | Wells The One | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan | Korea | — |
| Distribution | Major retail (Tangs, Best Denki, Courts) | Direct retail · 2 SG showrooms | — |
| Category | Entry-level alkaline ionizer | Filtered hot/cold dispenser (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 3 | 0 | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 9.5 | 8.5 | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| ORP | -420 mV | -180 mV | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.32 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| Flow rate | 2.0 L/min | 1.8 L/min | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr | Wells The One |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 160 | — | Wells The One |
| Sticker price | S$ 899 | — / S$ 49/mo | Panasonic TK-AS45 |
| 5-year total | S$ 2,499 | S$ 2,940 | 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$ 441 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Panasonic TK-AS45 produces 0.32 ppm dissolved H₂; Wells The One produces 0.05 ppm. The Panasonic TK-AS45 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Panasonic TK-AS45 carries a 1-year warranty; Wells The One carries 5. Wells The One wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
Panasonic TK-AS45
Major retail (Tangs, Best Denki, Courts)
Lineup: TK-AS45 (3-plate)
Visit Panasonic →Wells The One
Direct retail · 2 SG showrooms
Showroom: Paya Lebar (140 Paya Lebar Rd #01-16) + Jurong East (8 Boon Lay Way #01-20)
Phone: +65 8828 8383 (sales) · +65 8797 8383 (service)
Lineup: The One · Home Café · Mini · Slim One · Ice One · TT Cooling+
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