Lifeionizers vs. Other Top Brand Ionizers


Water Ionizer Comparison: LIFE vs. Other Top Brand Water Ionizers

Life 9000 Jupiter Aquarius 108 Life 7700 Enagic® SD501 AlkaFresh MiniMax chanson max Ionways Athena
Products
Jupiter Aquarius 108
Enagic® SD501
Chanson Miracle M.A.X.
Ionways Athena
Price
$2,597
$1,895
$1,997
$3,995
$1,497
$2,195
$2,495
Life Time Warranty
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

Specifications
7+ Plates
Yes 9
No 5
Yes 7
Yes 7
No 5
Yes 7
No 5
Listed in Physicians Desktop Reference
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Power Supply
386 Watts
80 Watts
Up to 309 Watts
230 Watts
Up to 249 Watts
125 Watts
105 Watts
Rating
five starsCategory Winner
three stars
four and a half stars
four stars
three stars
four stars
two stars

Electrode Plate Specifications

In an ionizer, an electrical charge is delivered to the water through an array of metallic plates. The majority of quality water ionizers contain plates that are made with titanium with a platinum coating.
Double Dipped Platinum Coated Titanium
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Mesh or Flat Plate Options
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Amperage Adjustments for Optimal Hard Water Performance
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Rating
four+half starsCategory Winner
two stars
four+half stars2nd Place
two stars
four stars
four stars
two stars

Power System

SMPS Electrical System is the coolest running electrical system on the market that will reduce noise, energy consumption, heat related stress, and will expand the average lifespan of the ionizer to an estimated 30 years.
SMPS Power System
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Rating
five stars
one star
five stars
one star
five stars
five stars
one star

pH and ORP Specifications

ORP stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential. ORP is the measure of the machines ability to create anti oxidant properties in the water. In general, the higher the negative number, the better.This is one of the major benefits of an alkaline water ionizer. The higher the pH the more alkaline the water is.
pH between 2.5 up to 11
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
ORP Reading up to -800
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Rating
four+half starsCategory Winner
three stars
four+half2nd Place
three stars
three stars
three stars
three stars

Filtration

Excellent filtration is of paramount importance as this will not only extend the life cycle of your Ionizer but also ensure you are getting the purest water possible.
Customized External Filter System
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Dual Internal Filters
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Customized Water Report
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Chloramine Reduction System
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Vitamin C Ceramic Block Filter Technology
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Remineralizer Cartridge
(for RO Systems)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Anti Scale System
(hard water areas)
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Rating
four+half starsCategory Winner
three stars
four+half stars2nd Place
three stars
three stars
three stars
three stars

Unique Options and Add on Features

Innovations and add on options are indicative of a progressive company while offering the consumer a wider selection.
UV Light System
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Energy Frequency Module EFT
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Can be converted to Under Counter Ionizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Smart Faucet System
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Rating
four+half starsCategory Winner
four stars
four+half stars2nd Place
three stars
three stars
three stars
three stars

Manufacturing Details

The below table represents an analysis of the manufacturer or distributor of the respective product line. It is important that you are dealing with a company that has a good track record which can provide you with the best support available)
USA Manufacturer & 10+ yrs in business
Yes
16 Years
No
Yes
16 Years
No
No
No
No
A+ BBB Rating
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
All Major Certifications (10+)
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Country of Design/Origin
USA/South Korea
Japan
USA/South Korea
Japan
USA/South Korea
China/Taiwan
South Korea
Rating
four+half starsCategory Winner
three stars
four+half stars2nd Place
three stars
three stars
four stars
three stars

Filtration Rating System:

The ratings for each category reviewed here were developed by Earthtrade Water’s team of water ionizer designers, engineers, and water quality experts. These specifications are provided as a guideline to compare ionizers based on the most-asked questions of LIFE Ionizer’s customers.

Category Criteria

Life Time warranty = Does the ionizer come with a lifetime warranty?

 = Yes, parts and labor, warranty is unlimited
 = Yes, parts and labor, warranty is limited
 = Yes, parts and labor, warranty is limited
 = No, warranty term is limited
 = Warranty info not provided

Specifications = Does the ionizer meet all of the category specifications?

 = Meets or exceeds listed expectations
 = Does not meet 1 or more specification
 = Does not meet 2 or more specifications
 = Does not meet 3 or more specifications
 = Does not meet any of the specifications

Electrode Plate Specifications = Does the ionizer’s plates meet the specifications for this category?

 = Meets or exceeds listed expectations
 = Does not meet 1 or more specification
 = Does not meet 2 or more specifications
 = Does not meet 3 or more specifications
 = Does not meet any of the specifications

Power System = Does the ionizer have an SMPS power supply?

 = Meets this specification
 = Does not meet the specifications

pH and ORP Specifications

 = Meets or exceeds listed expectations
 = Does not meet 1 or more specification
 = Does not meet any specifications in this category