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Feature | Jupiter Vesta GL | Enagic© LeveLuk SD 501 | Life MXL-9 Water Ionizer | Ionways Athena™ |
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Plate Quantity | 9 Plates | 7 Plates | 9 XL Matrix GRID Plates | 5 Plates |
Power | 200+ Watts | 235 Watts | XL Power SMPS Up to 504 Watts | 85 Watts |
Country of Design/Origin | Korea | Japan | USA/Korea | South Korea |
Lead Free Certification | Yes - WQA Certified | Yes - WQA Certified | Yes - WQA Certified | No (Illegal in Some States) |
Power Type | SMPS | Transformer | Max Yield SMPS | Transformer |
Filters | 2 Internal Filters | Single Internal Filter | 2 Internal Filters + Customized Pre-Filtration | 2 Internal Filters |
Plate Material | Platinum & Titanium | Platinum & Titanium | Double Dipped Platinum & Titanium | Platinum & Titanium |
Plate Design | Solid Plates | Solid Plate | Solid Plates or XL Matrix GRID | Solid or GRID Plates |
Warranty | 7 Year Warranty | 5 Year Warranty | Guaranteed Lifetime Warranty | Limited Warranty on Some Parts + Labor Fees |
Trial Period | 60 Days + 20% Restocking Fees & Shipping Costs | 3 Days + 15% Restocking Fee | Up to 30 Days + 20% Restocking Fee | 75 Days + 15% Restocking | 60 Days + 20% Restocking |
pH Levels | Good Alkaline & Acidic Levels | Good Alkaline & Acidic Levels | Highest Alkaline & Acidic Levels | Good Alkaline & Acidic Levels |
Hard Water Adjustments | Periodic Cleaning Required | Factory Settings Only | 5 Amperage Settings + 8 Source Water Adjustments | Factory Settings Only |
ORP Ratings | Mid-Range ORP Levels | Good ORP Ratings | Highest ORP Ratings at up to -812 | Mid-Range ORP Levels |
Installation | Counter Top Only | Available Diverter | Counter Top or Under Counter | Available Diverter or Conversion Kit |
UV Light System | Not Available | Not Available | Ultraviolet XL Technology - Industrial Sized | Not Available |
Started in US | 2009 | 2003 | 1996 | 2007 |
Year Model Updated | 2007 | 2004 | 2023 | 2007 |
Price | $2,995.00 | $4,380.00 | $2,497.00 | $1,995.00 |
Listed in Physicians' Desk Reference | No | No | Yes | No |
Vitamin C Ceramic Filter Technology | No | No | Yes | No |
Frequency Technology | No | No | Yes | No |
Value | Ok Value | Sold Through MLM - Overpriced | Best Value | Ok Value |