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PureDew SNOWDROP Mfr claim · Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier Mfr claim
SpecPureDew SNOWDROPXiaomi Mi Water PurifierWinner
OriginSingaporeChina
DistributionDirect retail · 25+ yearsMi Stores · online · Lazada / Shopee
CategoryFiltered hot/cold dispenserUnder-sink RO + app (NOT a true ionizer)
Plates00Tie
pH (max alkaline)8.27.3PureDew SNOWDROP
ORP-50 mV-20 mVPureDew SNOWDROP
Dissolved H₂0.03 ppm0.01 ppmPureDew SNOWDROP
Flow rate2.0 L/min1.6 L/minPureDew SNOWDROP
Warranty2 yr1 yrPureDew SNOWDROP
Filter cost (each)S$ 150S$ 60Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier
Sticker priceS$ 1,290S$ 599Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier
5-year totalS$ 2,790S$ 1,499Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier
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: Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier saves S$ 1,291 over 5 years.

Lab performance: PureDew SNOWDROP produces 0.03 ppm dissolved H₂; Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier produces 0.01 ppm. The PureDew SNOWDROP leads on hydrogen output.

Warranty: PureDew SNOWDROP carries a 2-year warranty; Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier 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)

Visit PureDew International Pte Ltd →

Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier

Mi Stores · online · Lazada / Shopee

Lineup: Mi Water Purifier 600G · 500G · 400G · countertop variants

Visit Xiaomi →

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