Water Ionizer Comparison Chart
Proof Air Water Life Water Ionizers Outperform Other Leading Brands for $1,000s Less!
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| Installation | Countertop/Optional Undersink Kit | Countertop/Optional Undersink Kit | Countertop | Countertop |
| Number of Plates | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Plate Construction | Platinum Coated Titanium | Platinum Coated Titanium | Platinum Coated Titanium | Platinum Coated Titanium |
| Electroplate Technology | RTI Distinct: Long-life with minimal power consumption. |
Electroplate | Electroplate | Dipped Electroplates |
| Constant Electrolysis | Yes; 60 mins. | Yes; Unspecified Time | N/A Undisclosed Time | Yes; 30 mins. |
| Plate Surface Area | 115 sq. in. | 110 sq. in. | 73 sq. in. | 245 sq. in. |
| pH Levels | 7 Presets: 4 alkaline, 1 Purified, 2 Acidic |
9 Total: 4 alkaline, 1 Purified, 4 acidic |
7 Total: 4 alkaline, 1 Purified, 2 acidic |
6 Total: 3 alkaline, 1 Purified, 2 acidic |
| pH Range Varies based on input source. |
4.5 to 11.0 | 4.0 to 12.5 pH But uses minerals in its water filter to expand pH range. |
2.5 to 11.7 | 2.5 to 11.0 But uses Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Chloride to expand pH range. |
| ORP Range | -840mV to +1000mV |
-700mV But uses minerals in its water filter to expand ORP range. |
-865mV to +1,180 mV |
-800mV to +1200mV But uses Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Chloride to expand ORP range. |
| Water Flow Rate Varies based on input source. |
3 liters per min. (adjustable) | 3 liters per min. | 2 liters per min. | 1 to 7 liters per min. |
| FDA Approved Safe Plastics | Yes, On all parts through which water is filtered or dispensed | No | No | No |
| Filter System | Active Carbon | Biostone which uses a mineral, Tourmaline, to boost alkalinization |
Active Carbon | Activated Carbon & Calcium Sulfate |
| Filter Change Alert | Yes; LCD Display | Yes; LCD Display | Yes; LCD Display | Yes, LCD & Audio |
| Filter Life | 6,000 L / 1585 gal. Approx. 1yr. under normal use |
3,785 L / 1000 gal. Approx. 6 to 12 mo. under normal use |
Approx. every 10-12 mo. under normal use |
5,678 L / 1500 gal. Approx. 6 to 12 mo. under normal use |
| Built-In Self Cleaning Cycle | Yes, 2 cycles: Unit cleans itself after each use and extends the self cleaning cycle every 40L / 10.6 gal. |
Yes: Unit cleans itself after each use. |
Yes: Unit cleans itself at startup, shut down and more frequently based on water mineral content. |
Yes: Unit cleans itself after approx. every 15 mins. of use. |
| Control Panel | Ultra-Responsive Bio-Touch Pad |
4 Control Buttons | Touch Pad | Touch Pad |
| LCD Size & Features | 6.3 sq. in. 7 different colors, one per pH preset |
5.25 sq. in. Changes color to match water setting |
2 sq. in. | 2.4 sq. in. Limited Information LCD |
| Dimensions | 8.25″ x 13″ x 4.3″ | 10.1″ x 12.9″ x 5.7″ | 8.86″ x 13″ x 4.72″ | 10.4″ x 13.3″ x 6.75″ |
| Weight | 8.0 lbs | 10.0 lbs | 11.0 lbs | 13.9 lbs |
| Power System | Transformer | Transformer | Transformer | Transformer |
| Wattage | 4W idle/200W operating | 110W | 5W idle/150W operating | 230W |
