Compare Alkaviva H2 Ionizers with Kangen K8 and Kangen SD501
Compare Alkaviva v/s Kangen
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Vesta H2 (Countertop) · Enagic TM Kangen K8 · Enagic TM Kangen SD501
Features
- Superior filtration
- 2x better -ORP and H2 performance
- More durable . Better warranty.
- More extensively tested
- No user-maintenance required.
- More installation options
Easier to own.
Why Trust our Testing? Certification and 3rd party oversight
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Filtration. Your #1 consideration! Water can't be healthy if it is not clean.
| Testing / Results | AlkaViva Vesta H2 | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested contaminants | Tested against 249 contaminants. Reduces virtually all to 99.9% even the toughest.Independent EPA/NELAP certified lab/ WQA vetted | TESTED FOR ONE CONTAMINANT ONLY: chlorine. WQA Gold Seal / NSF 42Certified results only for reduction of chlorine taste and odor. | TESTED FOR ONE CONTAMINANT ONLY: chlorine. WQA Gold Seal / NSF 42Certified results only for reduction of chlorine taste and odor. |
| Contaminants tested to reduce / remove | 21 Heavy Metals (incl arsenic); Industrial Chemicals (incl "Forever Chemcials); Glyphosate and other pesticides / herbicides; Over 60 different Pharmaceuticals SOCs and VOCs. Virtually all 249 tested to 99.9% reduction! | Chlorine only | Chlorine only |
| Are filters biodegradeable? | YES | NO | NO |
| Number of media employed | 16 synergistic certified filtration media including our proprietary UltraWater Technology | Only two media: GAC and CaSO3 | Only two media: GAC and CaSO3 |
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The scariest fact about filtration? Unfiltered contaminants are ionized and made more bioavailable.
ORP & H2 Performance
| Testing / Results | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest setting | pH10+; ORP: -523mv; H2: 622 ppb | pH10+; ORP: -380mv; H2: 354 ppb | pH10+; ORP: -222mv; H2: 360 ppb |
| Alkaline Level 2 | H2: 410 ppb | Kangen 8.5; H2: 202 ppb | Not tested |
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Alkaline / Acidic pH Performance
| Result | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top alkaline / low acidic | Top Alkaline: pH 10+; Low Acidic: pH 3 - 4. Nothing toxic. No additives. | pH 10+; pH 4 – 5 (Enhancer not enabled) | pH 10+; pH 4 – 5 (Enhancer not enabled) |
Clean Plates = Health Benefits
This is especially true for Molecular Hydrogen or H2
| Cleaning | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have To Wait While Cleaning | Never! Cleans automatically in thebackground every time you use it! | WAIT required on programmed cycles.No,when post-use cleaning | Always wait for clean |
| Cleaning ratio | 1:1. Cleans while you use - everytime! Unlimited use / matching cleaning cycle | 30 : 1; 300 seconds / 10 second cleaning cycle | 30 : 1; 900 seconds use / 30-sec cleaning cycle |
| Required User-maintenance | NONE! No maintenance ever. | REQUIRED: Monthly citiric acid wash (3hrs); REQUIRED: Annual Deep Cleaning (you pay send in to service center) | REQUIRED: Monthly citiric acid wash (3hrs); REQUIRED: Annual Deep Cleaning (you pay send in to service center) |
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Comparing Technology
Efficiency = better performance and durability
| Feature | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Specs | 150 Watts 1.25 amps; 6.66 watts per plate | 230 Watts 2 amps; 28.75 watts per plate | 230 Watts 2 amps; 32.85 watts per plate |
| Power Efficiency | The most efficient ionizer | Almost half as effcient | More than 2x the power per plate! |
| Plate Life | Longest service life | Less durable | Less durable |
| Compact Cell Size | YES | NO | NO |
| Reduced EMF | YES | NO | NO |
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Will look good in my kitchen? Can I install it in a way that meets my needs?
| Feature | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Undersink in custom color / finish? | YES. Chrome, Brushed Nickel and custom! | NO | NO |
| Color Options | Two-tone Dark Charcoal & Metallic Silver | White (metallic option) | White (metallic option) |
| Size | Compact | Reasonably compact but 7" deep | Reasonably compact but 7" deep |
| Overall Design | Refined European design. High-end finish works well with a variety of décor. | Outdated Asian look. Large spout. Simplistic, blockish design. | Outdated Asian look. Large spout. Simplistic, blockish design. |
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Am I required to perform maintenance? What is the warranty?
| Feature | AlkaViva | Kangen K8 | Kangen SD501 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required user-maintenance | No User-Maintenance Required | REQUIRED: Monthly Citric acid clean (3hrs per cycle); REQUIRED: Annual deep-clean (send ionizer in to service center / your cost) | REQUIRED: Monthly Citric acid clean (3hrs per cycle); REQUIRED: Annual deep-clean (send ionizer in to service center / your cost) |
| Warranty | Lifetime Parts 5-years labor | 5-years parts 5-years labor | 5-years parts 5-years labor |
| Warranty Exclusions | Standard environmental / user damage | Standard environmental / user damage; Voided if maintenance is not followed; Voided if not installed with diverter | Standard environmental / user damage; Voided if maintenance is not followed; Voided if not installed with diverter |
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