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Water Ionizer Buyer's Guide

Here is my complete list of top-quality alkaline water ionizers, offered by reputable US-based companies that have been in business at least 5 years, offer at least a 5-year warranty and have a service or support facility in the US. While there are many "low-end" models available in the marketplace, the units not featured here lack the legitimacy and dependability required to be respected in a health-based usage environment. While the units and corresponding features on this list vary greatly, they all meet a minimum level of performance, dependability and customer service one would expect from a product I recommend.

Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

KYK™ Generation II Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lied in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Generation II adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient pH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.

IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS's direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.
Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.
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Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.
Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.
Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient PH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.

IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS’s direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

KYK™ Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lies in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Genesis Platinum adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

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Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.
Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.
KYK™ Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lies in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Genesis Platinum adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient PH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.

IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS’s direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

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IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS’s direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient PH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.
KYK™ Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lies in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Genesis Platinum adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.
Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.
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Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient PH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.
Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.

IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS’s direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.
KYK™ Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lies in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Genesis Platinum adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

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Tyent™ MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme Suggested Retail Price: $3495.00


Just released is Tyent's 3rd upgrade since the MMP-5050 hit the US markets more than 5 years ago. As the previous Tyent units all scored at the top of the comparisons, I was eager to see what updates could possibly be included with the new 9090. As the name suggests, the 9090 now features 9 ionization plates and a whopping 375 watts of power, meaning that less stress is placed on the machine to produce strong alkaline (or acid) water. This is a great feature for moderate to heavy use, including extended operation at each use. Tyent also raises the bar with new .001 micron filtration, matching the exacting requirements of similar filters used in medical-grade kidney dialysis machines. While the Turbo Extreme may be priced a little out of the budget for some people, it clearly sets the standard for what is to be considered "the best of the best". If you're one of those people that needs to have the best on your block, look no further than Tyent's MMP-9090 Turbo Extreme. If you can afford it and must have the top of the line, there is no comparison.

Tyent™ MMP-7070 Turbo Suggested Retail Price: $2695.00
Though Tyent recently released the new and (surprisingly again) improved MMP-9090, the 7070 Turbo is far from obsolete. The 7070 Turbo still performs better than every other competitor in the market (except its big brother), and is the favorite of customers that choose to spend a little more for a top-of-the-line water ionizer. Fortunately, the addition of the 9090 will help push the suggested retail price down a bit, making the 7070 Turbo a smart step up for those already budgeting for the upper thousand dollar range. The 7070 Turbo is a great unit and I strongly recommend it to anyone that wants a solid ionizer at a great value when comparing to other comparably priced units in the marketplace. The 7070 Turbo retains its 4-star rating.

KYK™ Suggested Retail Price: $1795.00

In 2009, the KYK Genesis was the best-selling ionizer in the world. Credit for this lies in the Genesis's solid foundation of 7 large plates, sufficient SMPS power, dual filters and a price-tag that stays within most budgets. Now for 2010, the KYK Genesis Platinum adds more power, a nicer color, a better warranty and has partnered with Ionizer Support for reputable US-based service. While it lacks a few bells and whistles found on the more powerful Tyent line, it's a dependable and reliable ionizer from a trusted manufacturer at a great value.
Jupiter™ Aquarius & Orion Suggested Retail Price: $1895.00
The Jupiter line of machines are feature rich and user-friendly, but the top of the line unit the Jupiter Aquarius™ didn’t quite meet my expectations in my field test. You can watch a video on my test in the Seeing is Believing section of this web site. The Jupiter and Ionways brand (same manufacturer) seem to struggle when competing with the 7 plate machines on the market. To date there still isn’t a 7 plate Jupiter or Ionways machine, and they still use bulky transformers. That being said, if you want a good looking machine at a fair price, then Jupiter may be for you. Jupiter recently funded what they call an “independent” video comparison. It should be said, that none of these findings on their video jive with my findings. How could they? A five plate machine with 85 watts will never compete with a 7 plate machine with greater wattage. Not a bad line of machines for the budget conscious, but we were not impressed with neither Jupiter nor IonWays.

IonQuench™ 8080

Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00

EOS, the makers of the KYK™'s retired Genesis brings you the new IonQuench 8080. IonQuench is the United States component of EOS’s direct sales team. EOS has replaced the production of the KYK Genesis ™ with this machine. While nearly identical to the Genesis, the US direct sales team added a better warranty (now 7 years), affordable smart filters, and a more visually appealing color than the familiar red. Service for this machine will likely be superior as well, as it appears that the support component has been outsourced to Ionizer Support Ltd, a US-based technical support and repair team. The IonQuench 8080 is the only 7 plate machine on the market retailing for under $2000. If you are looking for a great value machine with a proven track record and reliable support team, this is the ionizer for you.

Enagic™ Kangen™ SD-501 Suggested Retail Price: $3980.00
Enagic is the only company that still hasn’t gone chemical free. Don’t get me wrong, the machine performs, but the chemical injector is a big turn off. I believe that Enagic has been exposed in the industry from many different angles, and I believe that most people will want to keep their families chemical free. I am not ecstatic that it has only one filter, and I especially am not happy about the manual flow control. Overall, however, the Enagic is a decent machine. I don’t let the $3980.00 price tag skew my opinion of it, but I certainly must emphasize that there are better options for less money.
Alkalux™ Suggested Retail Price: $1695.00
The Alkalux model is likely to lead the way for the mid range class of water ionizers. The only machine that stands in it's way is the soon to be released KYK G2. The Alkalux is heavy on features and light on the price. If you don't want or can't afford one of the top of the line models, then keep the Alkalux model on your short list. Ease of use is at an all time high, and with sufficient PH and ORP levels, a good amount of power, large plates, and a good set of filters, you certainly won't experience buyers remorse with this unit.
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