| *MAJOR DIFFERENCES* |
AO Smith Z1 UV+UF WaterPurifier
(Rank 26)
₹15490.0 |
Havells GRACIA ALKALINE WaterPurifier
(Rank 22)
₹22890.0 |
|---|---|---|
| VALUE FOR MONEY | Better Buy | Not Better |
| Reasons to Consider | ||
| Reasons |
UV+UF 9Liters + 0.8Liter Hot Water UFSS for Hot Water |
Stainless Steel Water Tank Alkaline Water Hot Water UV |
| Brand | ||
| Name | AO Smith | Havells |
| Launch | ||
| Launch Month | Sep-2022 | Jan-2023 |
| Water Filter Type | ||
| Type | UV+UF | RO+UV+Alkaline+Hot Water |
| Purifying Technology | ||
| Stages | 5 | 8 |
| External Pre-Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sediment Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Filter | Silver Activated Post Carbon | Yes |
| Reverse Osmosis(RO) | No | Yes |
| Mesh Filter | Yes | Yes |
| UltraViolet(UV) | Yes | Germicidal UV-C |
| Micro Filter(MF) | UF Ultra Fine | UF |
| Copper Charged RO | No | No |
| Membrane Type | - | Thin-film composite spiral wound |
| Mineral Charger | No | No |
| Taste Adjuster | No | Alkaline Water |
| Special |
UFSS for Hot Water Silver Activated Post Carbon |
Hot|Warm|Ambient Water as per Consumer's Demand Alkaline Water 8+pH |
| ReFill Kit | ||
| Price | ₹2500(1year warranty) | ₹4000 |
| Output Purified Water | ||
| TDS Reduction | 95% minimum | 90% minimum |
| Purified Water Flow Rate | 30 Liter/Hour | 15Liter/Hour |
| Tank Capacity | 9Liters + 0.8Liter Hot Water | 6.5Liters |
| Hot Water | 0.8Liters(Steel Hot Tank) | Yes |
| Purification Capacity | 6000Liters | 6000Liters |
| Input Water Requirments | ||
| Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) | upto 200mg/liter | upto 1000mg/liter |
| Total Hardness | 120mg/liter maximum | 600 mg/liter maximum |
| Iron | 0.3 mg/liter maximum | 0.3 mg/liter maximum |
| Turbidity | 5NTU maximum | 5NTU maximum |
| pH range | 6.5 to 8.5 | 6.5 to 8.5 |
| Pressure Rating | 30PSI | 42PSI |
| Body | ||
| Length | 482mm(18.3inch) | 500mm(19.7inch) |
| Width | 369mm(14.5inch) | 354mm(13.9inch) |
| Thickness | 326mm(12.8inch) | 284mm(11.2inch) |
| Weight | 11.7kg | 12.8kg |
| Mounting | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| User Interface | ||
| LED | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Display |
Yes(For Water Temperature) Night Assist |
iProtect purification monitoring Cartridge life indicator Hot Water clock |
| General | ||
| External Filter Life | 3months | 3000Liters |
| Carbon/RO/Sediment Filter Life | 1Year | 6000Liters |
| UV Lamp Life | 6000Liters | 12000Liters or 2 years |
| Frame | Food safe | non-toxic | engineering-grade plastics | Food safe | non-toxic | engineering-grade plastics |
| Power |
36W 11W UV Lamp |
60Watts |
| Pump Type | 24V DC | 24V DC |
| Input Voltage | 150-300V | 100-240V |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty |
1year warranty on UV lamp all electricals and functional parts except filters |
1Year Comprehensive |
| Special | ||
| Special | 9Liters + 0.8Liter Hot Water |
iProtect purification monitoring Stainless Steel Water Tank Alkaline Water Hot Water UV |
ADVISE : Test your water TDS source before buying a Water Purifier. Buy a TDS meter to check for same.
| TDS level | Required Water Purifier |
|---|---|
| TDS is less than 200 | UV, UF |
| TDS is greater than 200 | RO |
| TDS is greater than 2000 | Domestic Water Purifier cannot be used. Buy a water softening solution. |