Kangen/Enagic vs LIFE vs Jupiter vs Gold Fox
Water Ionizers
|
Functions |
Aquarius/Orion
(Jupiter) |
Enagic/Kangen |
Gold
Fox |
LIFE
8000 |
LIFE
7500 |
LIFE
7000 |
LIFE
4000 |
Mavello
(Jupiter) |
Melody
(Jupiter) |
Microlite
(Jupiter) |
Tyent
USA |
| Alkaline/Acid
Output pH Levels |
4.0 to 10 + Est |
2.5-10.8 |
4.0-10+ est. |
2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests |
2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests |
2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests |
3.2 to 10.8 Actual Tests |
4.0 to 10 + Est. |
4.0 to 10 + Est. |
4.0 to 10 + Est. |
4.0-10.0 est |
| Filter
Type |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Dual 9 stages + Pre-filter |
Dual 9 stages + Pre-filter |
Dual 12 stages |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Dual 3 phase |
| Chlorine
Removal |
1. Silver |
1. Silver |
1. Silver |
1. Block
2. Granular &
3. Silver* |
1. Block
2. Granular &
3. Silver* |
1. Block
2. Granular &
3. Silver* |
1. Block
2. Granular &
3. Silver* |
1. Silver |
1. Silver |
1. Silver |
Does not remove Chlorine |
| Installation |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Under Sink** |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
Diverter |
| Number
of Titanium Plates |
5 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Power
Source |
Transformer |
Transformer |
Transformer |
SMPS -same delivery system
as High Definition TV |
SMPS -same delivery system
as High Definition TV |
Transformer |
SMPS -same delivery system
as High Definition TV |
Transformer |
Transformer |
Transformer |
SMPS |
| Number
of pH Settings |
9 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Adjustable
for Hard Water |
No |
No |
No |
Yes. 4 different settings
to adjust for hard water |
Yes. 4 different settings
to adjust for hard water |
No |
Yes. 4 different settings
to adjust for hard water |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| UV
Light Technology (disinfects water) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Mesh
Plate Technology |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes
|
Yes
|
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes
|
| Year
the Distributor Started Business |
2003 |
2005 |
2003 |
1996 |
1996 |
1996 |
1996 |
2003 |
2003 |
2003 |
Oct 2007 |
| Year
Model Updated |
2006 |
2006 |
2004 |
2008 |
2008 |
2007 |
2008 |
2003 |
2003 |
2006 |
2003 |
Consumer News:We have been notified that Tyent Ionizers, according to Korean Laboratory tests, have filters that produce SO4 when water is run through them. This chemical can cause diarrhea and other health issues. Click here for lab report.
|
| * Multiple
types of carbon increase the chlorine and contaminant
removal capability of the filter. |