The Water Ionizers That We've Compared

In what way is the Budget Rating of a Water Ionizer important?

The budget rating of a water ionizer is something we assign to each unit when we assess it.

Each water ionizer that we compare will be assigned a budget rating of either high end, mid-range or budget.

High end water ionizers will generally have a price point that is at the high end of the units we have looked at.

Mid-range units will belong to a price bracket that is around the median point of all the machines we have looked at.

Finally, budget units will generally have a lower price when compared to other units.

We purposely don't publish the prices of the units we compare as prices can change and a unit that was originally marked as high-end could suddenly become budget if it's available on offer. So you should always check current prices before making a purchasing decision.

It is also important to state that we base our price ratings on prices from across the internet at the time of writing, we don't base the ratings on the prices of any single retailer.

A good example of a product with a price description of High End from our tests is the Aqua Ionizer Deluxe 9.0. If you were looking for a product with a Budget price description you could take a look a the AQUALKA 11 Plates High end ionizer Water Machine.

If you'd like to compare all of the products in our comparison tests based on price description then check out the table below.

Is it important to consider Review Score when buying a Water Ionizer?

The review score of a water ionizer is something we assign to each unit when we assess it.

Each water ionizer that we compare will be assigned a budget rating of either excellent, good, solid, or inconclusive.

Units with excellent review scores will generally have good reviews and a high number of customer reviews across the internet.

Products with good review scores will generally have received favorable reviews, but may not have been reviewed extensively online.

Machines with a solid review score are likely to have received fair to middling online reviews. They may also not have received a large number of online reviews.

Last but not least, machines with inconclusive scores generally have not received enough online reviews for us to assign them a rating.

We purposely don't publish exact review scores or numbers as online reviews are being added all the time. You should definitely check out online reviews for any product that you are thinking of purchasing to get a full view of what is being said.

It is also important to note that we base our review scores on reviews from across the internet at the time of writing. This means that we don't base our ratings on the online reviews of any single retailer.

A good example of a product with a review score of Good from our tests is the Aqua Ionizer Deluxe 7.5 Alkaline Water Ionizer. If you were looking for a product with a Solid review score you could take a look a the AQUALKA 11 Plates High end ionizer Water Machine.

If you would like to see a full break down of how all the units compare in terms of review score then there is a full table below.

What is the significance of the Capacity on a Water Ionizer?

The capacity of a water ionizer is generally measured in liters, capacity will typically refer to the amount of water that an ionizer can purify/ionize before a change of filter is required.

Most water ionizers will typically have a capacity of between 4000 and 12000 liters.

If you buy a water ionizer with a high capacity you should save yourself time and money by changing the filters less frequently, but buying a product with a lower capacity may mean you are able to purchase a lighter and more compact machine.

Before making an informed choice, you should compare the prices of replacement filters for all of the machines you are considering. Having said that, if you think that the capacity of a machine will mean you won't have to change the filter that often, then filter cost may not be such a significant concern.

In our tests the product with the highest capacity was the was the Water Purifier Machine Water Ionizer which has a capacity of 12000.

You can compare and contrast the capacity of all the units in our study using the table below.

Do I need to be concerned about the Weight on a Water Ionizer?

We have compared the weights of all of the water ionizers in our comparison study using lbs.

Most water ionizers have a weight that ranges from around 3.3 lbs to 15.9 lbs.

If you buy a heavier water ionizer it will generally have more features. So you are likely to get more ionizing plates and possibly a broader range of PH values as well. As heavier machines are likely to be larger, it's possible that you'll also get nicer and more colorful LCD screens on bigger units.

Having said that, lighter units are generally designed to be more compact. Therefore, if you only have a small amount of space for your new ionizer then a lighter more compact unit might be the smartest decision for you.

In our tests the Water Ionizer with the lowest weight was the AquaGreen Alkaline Water Ionizer Machine which has a weight of 3.3. The product with the highest weight was the was the Water Purifier Machine Water Ionizer which has a weight of 15.9.

Take a look at the table below to see how each of the water ionizers compare in terms of weight.

Do I need to be concerned about the Number Of Plates on a Water Ionizer?

Water ionizers with a higher number of plates can generally ionize water quicker and at a higher rate of volume.

Water ionizers usually have between 5 and 13 plates.

Generally, water ionizers with a higher number of plates are more expensive than those with fewer plates. Therefore, you should be sure that you will benefit from a higher number of plates and that the machine you purchase meets your needs.

Another thing to consider about plates in a water ionizer is that they are likely to need cleaning from time to time. Some machines provide self-cleaning functionality so this could be something to look out for if you don't want to spend time and expend elbow grease cleaning your machine.

In our tests the Water Ionizer with the lowest number of plates was the Aqua Ionizer Deluxe 5.0 which has 5 plates. The product with the highest number of plates was the was the Tyent Ace 13 Water Ionizer which has 13 ionizing plates.

To see a full list of the number of plates in each machine check out the table below.

What does it mean when it comes to the Power Source on a Water Ionizer?

The most common types of power sources for water ionizers are either corded electric or no power source. Generally, units that have an electric power source are more powerful than their counterparts.

Having said that, buying a unit with no power source will obviously be cheaper to run than an electric unit, and it may also provide environmental benefits.

Some water ionizers (generally the ones with no electric power source) may need batteries to operate, so you should always check for this before purchasing, particularly if you are buying the ionizer as a gift.

A water ionizer with no power source also gives you the freedom to position it anywhere in your house. The position of a corded unit will obviously be dictated by where the power outlets are situated in your living space.

A good example of a product with a power source of corded electric from our tests is the AQUALKA 11 Plates High end ionizer Water Machine. If you were looking for a product with no power source you could take a look a the Cosan Pure Hydration Alkaline Water Machine.

If you'd like to see the power source of each product in our comparison study you can do that using the table below.

What does it mean when it comes to the Minimum PH Value on a Water Ionizer?

The minimum PH value on a water ionizer corresponds to the minimum PH value of the water that it can produce. In order to produce acidic water, you should aim for a lower minimum PH value. This is because water with a low PH value is acidic, and water with a high PH value is alkaline.

For Water Ionizers, the minimum PH value typically ranges from 2 to 9.5.

Acidic water should not be consumed. It can be used for tasks such as household cleaning, but you should be careful where you use it as it can have corrosive qualities.

Before choosing a machine, we would recommend that you do some research. This will enable you to find out when and how you could use acidic water and how acidic you would need the water to be. To help you accomplish this, we have provided a variety of comparison data and tables for you to refer to.

In our tests the Water Ionizer with the lowest minimum ph was the Tyent Ace 13 Water Ionizer which has a minimum ph of 2. The product with the highest minimum ph was the was the Cosan Pure Hydration Alkaline Water Machine which has a minimum ph of 9.5.

The table below contains minimum PH data for all of the units in our comparison study.

Should I let a products Maximum PH value impact my buying decision?

The maximum PH value on a water ionizer corresponds to the maximum PH value of the water that it can produce. As water with a low PH value is acidic and water with a high PH value is alkaline, you should aim for a higher maximum PH value if you're interested in producing alkaline water.

For Water Ionizers, the maximum PH value typically ranges from 9.5 to 12.

There are a number of possible benefits to alkaline water. Some claim that drinking it can neutralize the acid in the body and provide other health benefits.

We don't feel it is the job of a review and comparison site to give health advice. Therefore, you'll need to decide the alkaline level that you require and then choose a machine accordingly. Hopefully, our various comparison data and tables will help you to do that.

In our tests the Water Ionizer with the lowest maximum PH was the Cosan Pure Hydration Alkaline Water Machine which has a maximum PH of 9.5. The product with the highest maximum PH was the was the Tyent Ace 13 Water Ionizer which has a maximum PH of 12.

Take a look at the table below to see how each unit compares in terms of maximum PH.