It’s no secret that tap water contains a myriad of bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from the outdoors, making it unhealthy and unsafe to drink.
So, if you want to enjoy safer, cleaner, and better-tasting water without needing to boil it, you’ll definitely need an indoor water purifier. Especially, one with a good filtration system that can filter while purifying your water from all impurities.
“Water purifier? Wait, are water purifiers and water filters the same?” The short answer is no. What you’ll want to know is that water purifiers can remove more contaminants besides bacteria than water filters! In short, they have better filtration capabilities so you have more pure or even alkaline water.
So, interested in buying a water purifier? After much reading, here is our list of the best water purifiers (Malaysia market), all at an affordable price that we’ve found out about. Whether it's a water purifier from Panasonic or Coway, we also touch on the filtration system that they have.
You can also check out the main differences between a water purifier and a water filter right after our list of water purifier recommendations.
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Top 8 Water Purifiers for Homes and Offices in Malaysia
Overview
Water purifiers generally don't come cheap. Even if they do, the purifiers might lack adequate features to make them a worthy buy. Luckily, the Xiaomi Mijia Water Purifier Dispenser MRH112 doesn't just feature a great price tag, but also a reliable water purifying system.
The MRH112 is first and foremost designed to be simple to operate, featuring a plug-and-play set up and it is in a desktop design for easy placement. Like many other Xiaomi Mijia home appliances, you can also control the MRH112 via Xiaomi's accompanying smart app where you can monitor the water level and control its temperature (options from 40 - 95 degrees).
Most importantly, the water purifier utilises not just a 6-level Reverse Osmosis filtration and purification level to clean water for drinking; it also has a built-in UV Antibacterial Lamp to help clear off unwanted viruses. Last but not least; the purifier's composite filter is also designed to be easily replaced on your own.
Details
- Reverse Osmosis filtration - water purification designed with a heating element
- 2100W heating power
- Utilises a 6-fold fine filtration system
- 1.2L pure water tank
- Replaceable composite filter
- App Intelligent linking
Who is this for?
While the quality of its durability is not guaranteed, this is still a sound choice for first-time water purifier users or for those who have a very tight budget. It's all-in-all a promising purifier that meets your essential water purifying needs well.
Overview
To note, there's not much benefit to drinking Alkaline water compared to the usual water purifier. Instead, what it means to have alkaline water is that the pH levels of the water are enhanced so that it’ll taste nicer. If you're interested in a more neutral, refreshing water taste, this water purifier from Panasonic is for you.
The water purifier uses electrolysis to produce water of various pH to suit your daily needs. What makes it unique is that it’s able to produce three forms of water: purified water, alkaline ionised water and weakly acidic water through its electrolysis process.
Regardless of what kind of water you go for, the water purifier uses micro-filtration to remove impurities from all of them while ensuring the essential minerals remain intact.
Details:
- Generates 5 kinds of water: 3 level alkaline, purified, 1 level acidic
- Purified water output volume 2.0 litres/min at 100kPa water pressure
- Alkaline ionised water is safe to drink, improves gastrointestinal function, and can be used effectively for cooking
- Uses NSF42 certified activated carbon for quality assurance
- High-performance 4-stage filtration that removes harmful substances
What is this for?
Another benefit? You can enhance the flavours of your cooking. For instance, purified water is most suitable for making baby’s milk, alkaline water for drinking as well as cooking, and acidic water can be used as an astringent for face washing. In short, if you want great-tasting, clean water for the body and skin, this is the water purifier to go for.
Overview
Coway’s Ombak Water Purifier is designed to meet Malaysian household needs by providing clean water for all drinking and cooking purposes. This water purifier delivers clean water via reverse osmosis in which water is purified through five different filters. It even goes the extra mile by sterilising water with UV light in every extraction.
Additionally, users can choose their preferred water volume and temperature too. Besides having additional water outlets and a multipurpose faucet for kitchen use, it also features a silent mode, power saving system, and child safety lock for every parent’s peace of mind.
Details
- Purification method: Reverse Osmosis
- Filtering capacity: 3.2L/hour
- Water pressure: N/A
Who is this for?
The simple design of this water purifier is an easy suggestion from us for all. Users can enjoy the convenience of having the right water temperature for their cup of tea, half-boiled eggs, and baby’s milk with just the push of a button.
Overview
Smartly designed with care; the LG PuriCare WD516AN tankless water purifier’s 4-stage filtration system thoroughly gets rid of heavy metals and contaminants like mercury, arsenic and fine particles. So not only does that help to retain healthy minerals in the water; but your drinks will also taste natural and refreshing.
Other than safety, this slim purifier doesn’t take up much kitchen space. LG has designed it to have a 180° rotating tap, letting you easily adjust the position of the purifier.
Speaking of which, there's also an auto sterilisation system that sterilises the internal water pipe and water outlet. Finally, the purifier makes replacing the filters as easy as twisting and pulling them out.
Details
- 4-stage filtration system including Pre-Carbon Block+ for 9 heavy metals removal & ultra filtration for virus removal
- Auto sterilisation that sterilises internal water pipe and water outlet whenever you want
- Easy filter replacement by simply twisting and pulling to replace the filters, thanks to the knot design
- Super slim design & 180° rotating tap for easy water access
Who is this for?
At first glance, the LG PuriCare WD516AN’s slim design and rotating tap combo don't just make it simple yet elegant to use.
As this tankless water purifier offers a thorough 4-stage filtration system for safe drinking water, we think the price is right, especially if you opt for its DIY self-service rental price of RM60 per month. It is why this option is great for people who care about purifier efficiency as well as simplicity and upkeep.
Overview
Just like most of SK magic’s tankless water purifier line, the JIKSOO Hyper is made with its advanced JIKSOO Technology. This tankless technology allows the JIKSOO Hyper to deliver instant fresh water at various temperatures.
Not only that, but JIKSOO Hyper ensures purified water that is automatically sterilised every 2 hours with its UV-C wave steriliser to clear 99% harmful microbes.
Its 3-filtration system works to remove the likes of not just bacteria but also viruses, microplastics, parasites, organic debris and even metals like lead and iron. This is all done while letting essential minerals in the water pass through, even after microbes are killed by the ultraviolet UV-C steriliser. What do you get in the end? Just the freshest, cleanest water possible!
Details:
- Features a slim build (W170mm x D490mm x H390mm)
- 304 Stainless Steel Waterway for increased hygiene
- 7 water temperatures to choose from: 90°C - ideal for coffee; 70°C - ideal for tea infusion; 45°C, 50°C or 55°C - optimal for baby formula; Ambient Water; Cold Water
- Multiple Volume Control: 120ml, 550ml, 1L
- Child-Friendly button for easy access and prevention of hot water accidents
- Adjustable Smart Moving Tap (3CM up and down)
- Multi-filtration: Sediment, Carbon Block and Nanotech PAC
Who is this for?
SK magic JIKSOO Hyper’s mission is simple; to provide clean, pure water that is full of minerals.
Choose SK magic’s JIKSOO Hyper and you'll never have to worry about bacteria from stagnant water harbouring in the tank. For those who'd like to keep maintenance fuss-free, the JIKSOO Hyper fits the bill for an alright price. Plus, it's minimalist in design and good-looking!
Overview
Craving a cup of coffee or a glass of iced tea? the Aqua Kent Coral Table Top Water Purifier has got you covered.
This unit supplies you with hot, cold, and normal-temperature water which is safe for consumption and washing food ingredients. It is constructed with food-grade, non-breakable plastic to provide you with completely clean, purified water. Also, its hot and cold water dispensers are equipped with a fully automatic operation, so there is no need for manual intervention.
Details
- Purification method: Ultrafiltration system
- Filtering capacity: 40L/hour
- Water Pressure: N/A
Who is this for?
Due to its versatility and huge water capacity production, this water purifier is suitable for not just homes, but also hotels, offices, and events to cater to a big crowd!
Overview
It takes a lot of energy and time to cool and heat up water with electricity. Thankfully, there’s this tankless water purifier that promises to deliver cold and hot water right away, offering an energy-efficient solution.
Ensuring that your water is always fresh, JIKSOO Ria’s tankless technology does more than just eliminate the chance of bacteria breeding in stagnant water. To deliver instant hot and cooled water, the JIKSOO Ria utilises a Ceramic Hot Module & Ice Bank Technology, all without the need for a tank.
Not only that; the SK magic JIKSOO Ria delivers bacteria-free water thanks to its 99.9% automatic UV sterilisation feature that works every 2 hours.
Together with its Nanotech filtration system, this water purifier will remove chlorine, odour, bacteria, viruses, microorganisms, heavy metals and even microplastics while maintaining minerals. To add, the purifier has 3 water temperatures (Hot - 85°C, Ambient and Cold - 4°C) for your convenience.
Details
- Purification method: Nanotech filtration
- Filtering capacity: Direct-from-source
- Water pressure: 1.2 bar / 120Kpa
Who is this for?
SK magic JIKSOO Ria’s simple intuitive touch display makes this model looks really sleek and will fit into any home space, especially given the fact that it’s only 21cm wide. Plus, its simple yet effective water purifying system makes this purifier easy to use and maintain for life.
Additionally, the purifier consumes about 730Wh of power daily. That converts to about just RM5 per month worth of your electricity bill!
Overview
In addition to its large 3.5L water capacity, what is considered good about the Sterra Water Purifier is its NFS-certified 4-stage filtration system. This system effectively cleans dust, rust, sand, bad smell, and residual chlorine from hard water while being NSF-certified. That means they are capable of killing microorganisms for safe drinking water.
It is also user-friendly, thus, the elderly and children can use it with little to no issues. The mechanism is straightforward to remember, and thanks to its small height and child lock, children can reach the lever to dispense water with ease.
Saving you from those unnecessary bills, this water purifier is energy-efficient. It utilises three times less energy than the conventional kettle and offers a convenient option to switch off specific features when they're not in use.
Details
- 4-Stage filtration system ensures a contaminant-free and healthy drink
- Easy and convenient to use by simply pushing your cup against the touch-free levers to dispense water
- Rust-proof, durable, and resists scratches for long-lasting performance
- Dispenses clean water in 3 different temperatures super quickly
- Uses up to 3 times lesser electricity than ordinary kettles
Who is this for?
On top of the previously mentioned features, the water purifier offers three distinct temperatures, allowing you to enjoy your preferred ramen, coffee, tea, or prepare baby formula without any metallic or rusty aftertaste. If you prefer a more refreshing and neutral taste, you can opt for the unit with an alkaline filter instead.
FAQ:
- Water purifier vs water filter
The terms of both water purifier and water filter are often used interchangeably. But the truth is, both are quite different from each other.
- On water filters, they remove waterborne bacteria, protozoa, and pollutants using physical barriers. While they’re able to remove even the tiniest of particles, water filters are not very effective against viruses and chemical contaminants, as these can easily pass through the barrier due to their size. (Keyword: Reduce contaminants)
- Water purifiers, on the other hand, not only remove what water filters remove, but also minerals from the water, particularly biological contaminants. It does so through 4 purification methods: reverse osmosis, UV treatment, distillation, and deionization. They can even remove viruses, which are smaller contaminants than bacteria. (Keyword: Kill contaminants)
Compared to water filters, water purifiers are therefore more thorough in the filtration process, resulting in water that is almost 100% free from impurities.