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PureDew SNOWDROP Mfr claim · Takashimaya (multi-brand) Mfr claim
SpecPureDew SNOWDROPTakashimaya (multi-brand)Winner
OriginSingaporeJapan department store
DistributionDirect retail · 25+ yearsDepartment store retail
CategoryFiltered hot/cold dispenserDepartment store (multi-brand)
Plates00Tie
pH (max alkaline)8.2NonePureDew SNOWDROP
ORP-50 mVNone mVPureDew SNOWDROP
Dissolved H₂0.03 ppmNone ppmPureDew SNOWDROP
Flow rate2.0 L/minNone L/minPureDew SNOWDROP
Warranty2 yr1 yrPureDew SNOWDROP
Filter cost (each)S$ 150S$ 150Tie
Sticker priceS$ 1,290S$ 1,000Takashimaya (multi-brand)
5-year totalS$ 2,790S$ 2,500Takashimaya (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$ 290 over 5 years.

Lab performance: PureDew SNOWDROP produces 0.03 ppm dissolved H₂; Takashimaya (multi-brand) produces None ppm. The PureDew SNOWDROP leads on hydrogen output.

Warranty: PureDew SNOWDROP carries a 2-year warranty; Takashimaya (multi-brand) carries 1. PureDew SNOWDROP wins on coverage.

Where to buy + showroom info

PureDew SNOWDROP

Direct retail · 25+ years

Showroom: 45 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore 729495

Phone: +65 6377 4128 · WhatsApp +65 8929 9913

Lineup: SNOWDROP Spoon ($1,000-1,250) · OASIS Cascade ($1,988-2,238) · SNOWDROP Grandeur ($1,300-1,550) · OASIS Classic ($1,080-1,230)

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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

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