Full side-by-side
| Spec | Takashimaya (multi-brand) | Wells The One | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Japan department store | Korea | — |
| Distribution | Department store retail | Direct retail · 2 SG showrooms | — |
| Category | Department store (multi-brand) | Filtered hot/cold dispenser (NOT a true ionizer) | — |
| Plates | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| pH (max alkaline) | None | 8.5 | Wells The One |
| ORP | None mV | -180 mV | Wells The One |
| Dissolved H₂ | None ppm | 0.05 ppm | Wells The One |
| Flow rate | None L/min | 1.8 L/min | Wells The One |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr | Wells The One |
| Filter cost (each) | S$ 150 | — | Wells The One |
| Sticker price | S$ 1,000 | — / S$ 49/mo | Takashimaya (multi-brand) |
| 5-year total | S$ 2,500 | S$ 2,940 | Takashimaya (multi-brand) |
| Our rating | — | — | — |
Verdict
Cost over 5 years: Takashimaya (multi-brand) saves S$ 440 over 5 years.
Lab performance: Takashimaya (multi-brand) produces None ppm dissolved H₂; Wells The One produces 0.05 ppm. The Wells The One leads on hydrogen output.
Warranty: Takashimaya (multi-brand) carries a 1-year warranty; Wells The One carries 5. Wells The One wins on coverage.
Where to buy + showroom info
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
Visit Takashimaya Singapore →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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