Full side-by-side
| Spec | Philips Water Purifier | WaterSource GEM 9000 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands | Singapore | — |
| Distribution | Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online | Direct retail · Evergreen Group subsidiary | — |
| Category | Counter-top filter / dispenser (NOT a true ionizer) | Hydrogen-rich alkaline + portable | — |
| Plates | 0 | 9 | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| pH (max alkaline) | 7.4 | 10.6 | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| ORP | -30 mV | -700 mV | WaterSource GEM 9000 |
| Dissolved H₂ | 0.01 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$ 80 | S$ 220 | Philips Water Purifier |
| Sticker price | S$ 350 | S$ 4,999 | Philips Water Purifier |
| 5-year total | S$ 1,150 | S$ 7,199 | Philips Water Purifier |
| Our rating | — | — | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: Philips Water Purifier saves S$ 6,049 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Philips Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm dissolved H₂; WaterSource GEM 9000 produces 1.2 ppm. The WaterSource GEM 9000 leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Philips Water Purifier carries a 2-year warranty; WaterSource GEM 9000 carries 2. Same warranty length.
Where to buy + showroom info
Philips Water Purifier
Retail · Best Denki / Courts / online
Lineup: AUT3268 · AUT3234 · AUT2236 · AUT3015 · Micro X-Clean
Visit Philips →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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