Water Ionizer Comparison Chart:  Filtration System

Water ionizer comparison – Compare water ionizers by filtration systems and replacement filter costs to decide which water ionizer is right for you.

In this comprehensive comparison chart we have compared water ionizers from brands like Chanson, Tyent, Water for Life USA, AlkaViva, and Enagic by their filtration system, filter life, and the cost to replace the filters.

Water ionizers with dual filtration systems can offer a more effective contaminant removal, but you should consider the lifespan of the filters and the cost to replace them to get an idea of the ongoing maintenance cost of that water ionizer. Some companies with single filtration systems offer or recommend prefiltration systems to use with their products for the maximum contaminant removal.

Be aware that at this time no water ionizer company has an internal filtration system that effectively removes fluoride. Fluoride is difficult to remove and requires a separate filter cartridge for effective reduction.

Company	Product	Filtration Media	Filter Life	Change Indicator	Cost to Replace	Retail Cost
Evontis	Evontis Elite	DUAL 1st filter: .01 Fiber Active Carbon for removal of agrichemicals, chlorine, detergents, sediment, VOC’s 2nd filter: Composite Ceramic Filter utilizes carbon filtration, pure calcium, activated carbon, additional anti-bacterial technologies	3,600 liters or 6 – 9 months	Filter life always on screen	$99 - $119 for set of two	$3,999 Click to check for special pricing
Alkalux	Alkalux 2507	DUAL 1ST Filter: activated carbon filter (removes chlorine, lead, detergents, sediment & VOC’s), 2nd filter is ceramic to pre-condition water for ionization, also protects against bacteria	3,600 liters or 6 – 9 months	Filter life always on screen	$99 - $119 for set of two	$1,695 Click to check for special pricing
Water for Life USA	Genesis Platinum	DUAL 1st filter: .1 micron Antibiotic one-side filter, Zeomic, Noxious Odor Calcium, Active Carbon (with silver added), Sediment filter, 2nd filter: Antibiotic one-side filter, Granular Activated Carbon, Active Carbon, extra stages for heavy metals, arsenic, lead	1st filter: 4,000 liters 2nd Filter: 8,000 liters (6 – 11 months)	On Screen & Voice Alert	$64.95 for first filter $74.95 for 2nd filter	$1,695 Click to check for special pricing
Water for Life USA	Revelation 2 Turbo	1st filter: Carbon for sediment removal; 2nd Filter: Pre-carbon for chlorine removal; 3rd Filter: Alkaline mineral filter to precondition water for ionization; 4th Filter: Carbon for additional contaminant removal	1st & 2nd filters: 4,000 liters 3rd & 4th filters: 6,000 liters	On Screen	$64.95 for filters 1 & 2; $74.99 for filters 3 & 4	$2,195 Click to check for special pricing
Tyent	Tyent 9090 TURBO EXTREME	DUAL .01 Micron activated carbon filter (removes chlorine and lead and other chemicals), 2nd filter is ceramic reminaralizer, removes bad minerals and adds good	3,600 liters or 6 – 9 months	Filter life always on screen	$99 - $119 for set of two	$3,495 Click to check for special pricing
Tyent	Tyent TURBO 7070	DUAL activated carbon filter (removes chlorine and lead and other chemicals), 2nd filter is ceramic reminaralizer, removes bad minerals and adds good	3,600 liters or 6 – 9 months	Filter life always on screen	$99 - $119 for set of two	$2,695 Click to check for special pricing
Tyent	Tyent 9000T Under Counter	DUAL 1st filter: .01 Fiber Active Carbon for removal of agrichemicals, chlorine, detergents, sediment, VOC’s 2nd filter: Composite Ceramic Filter utilizes carbon filtration, pure calcium, activated carbon, additional anti-bacterial technologies	3,600 liters or 6 – 9 months	Filter life always on screen	$99 - $119 for set of two	$3,999 Click to check for special pricing
Chanson	Chanson Miracle	SINGLE Activated Carbon Filter is not "block" style but "wet molded" and held in place with synthetic fibers. This non-block format allows for greater absorption of particles, heavy metals and other contaminants. The carbon is silver activated to remove and prevent growth of bacteria	Up to 20,000 liters or 12 months	LCD Screen	$55	$1,650 Click to check for special pricing
Chanson	Miracle MAX	SINGLE Activated Carbon Filter is not "block" style but "wet molded" and held in place with synthetic fibers. This non-block format allows for greater absorption of particles, heavy metals and other contaminants. The carbon is silver activated to remove and prevent growth of bacteria	Up to 20,000 liters or 12 months	LCD Screen	$55	$2,195 Click to check for special pricing
Chanson	Chanson VS70	SINGLE Activated Carbon Filter is not "block" style but "wet molded" and held in place with synthetic fibers. This non-block format allows for greater absorption of particles, heavy metals and other contaminants. The carbon is silver activated to remove and prevent growth of bacteria	Up to 20,000 liters or 12 months	LCD Screen	$55	$2,195 Click to check for special pricing
AlkaViva	Athena	DUAL .1 micron biostone filter, option to buy upgraded filter .01 microns	3,800 liters or 6 – 8 months	On Screen	$120 to replace both internal filters	$2,295 Click to check for special pricing
AlkaViva	Ultra Delphi	SINGLE .1 micron biostone filter with 3 stages of filtration. Contains fiber, silver activated carbon, calcium, and tourmaline. Removes chlorine, bad tasete, guardia, cryptosporidum, micro-organisms including bacteria, and contaminants. Option to buy upgraded filter .01 microns.	3,800 liters or 6 – 8 months	On Screen	$59 - $89	$2,895 Click to check for special pricing
AlkaViva	AlkaViva Melody	SINGLE .1 micron biostone filter with 3 stages of filtration. Contains fiber, silver activated carbon, calcium, and tourmaline. Removes chlorine, bad tasete, guardia, cryptosporidum, micro-organisms including bacteria, and contaminants. Option to buy upgraded filter .01 microns.	3,800 liters or 6 – 8 months	On Screen	$59 - $89	$1,695 Click to check for special pricing
AlkaViva	AlkaViva Venus	SINGLE .1 micron biostone filter with 3 stages of filtration. Contains fiber, silver activated carbon, calcium, and tourmaline. Removes chlorine, bad tasete, guardia, cryptosporidum, micro-organisms including bacteria, and contaminants. Option to buy upgraded filter .01 microns.	3,800 liters or 6 – 8 months	On Screen	$59 - $89	$1,295 Click to check for special pricing
Watershed	Watershed AQ700	SINGLE Built-in one micron activated carbon filter which removes chlorine, particulate and other harmful elements from tap water. Biostone and .01 micon Ultra Filter available with AQ Series as an upgrade.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	On Screen and voice alert.	$59 - $89	$1,700 Click to check for special pricing
Watershed	Watershed AQ500	SINGLE Built-in one micron activated carbon filter which removes chlorine, particulate and other harmful elements from tap water. Biostone and .01 micon Ultra Filter available with AQ Series as an upgrade.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	On Screen and voice alert.	$59 - $89	$1,100.00 Click to check for special pricing
Watershed	Watershed Odyssey	TRIPLE This machine uses 3 filters: Five-micron sediment filter, 1-micron carbon filter, followed by one-micron silver impregnated carbon filter which removes chlorine, chloramines, particulate and other harmful elements from tap water	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	Alarm/Voice Indicator	$99 to replace all 3 internal filters	$1,999 Click to check for special pricing
Enagic	Enagic Leveluk SD501	SINGLE, Granulated antibacterial activated charcoal, calcium sulfite, mechanical filter, removes chlorine, lead, common contaminants and some sediment.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	On Screen Alert	$120	$3,980
Enagic	Enagic Leveluk DXII	SINGLE, Granulated antibacterial activated charcoal, calcium sulfite, mechanical filter, removes chlorine, lead, common contaminants and some sediment.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	On Screen Alert	$120	$3,280
Enagic	Enagic Leveluk JRII	SINGLE, Granulated antibacterial activated charcoal, calcium sulfite, mechanical filter, removes chlorine, lead, common contaminants and some sediment.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	On Screen Alert	$120	$2,300
Enagic	Enagic SunUs	SINGLE, Granulated antibacterial activated charcoal, calcium sulfite, mechanical filter, removes chlorine, lead, common contaminants and some sediment.	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	Alarm/Voice alert	$120	$1,280
Alkalife	Alkalife SL7000 Water Ionizer	SINGLE active carbon fiber high performance filter, first stage filter, pe plain filter, clinical activated carbon fiber, silver coated activated carbon fiber, on top is calcium chamber	11,000 liters or 9-12 months	LCD Screen Alert & Voice Indicator	$120	$1,500
Alkazone	BHL-2100	SINGLE 2-Stage Carbon Block Filter	6 months	Digital Indicator	$79	$1,200
Alkazone	BHL-3100	SINGLE 2-Stage Carbon Block Filter	6 months	Digital Indicator	$79	$1,600
Alkazone	BHL-4200	DUAL 2-Stage Carbon Block Filters	1st Filter: 4 months 2nd Filter: 6 months	Digital Indicator	$79 to $99	$2,200