Enagic Kangen Water machines test about "average" among other good water ionizers.
Alkaline Water Plus has been doing Enagic Kangen Water Reviews for many years. Our Kangen water reviews are based on extensive testing of the Enagic SD501 and K8 Kangen Water machines. We Have Found that Kangen Water Machines are Good but Not the Best.
Even the Jupiter Classic Athena beats the Kangen water filter in side-by-side testing. You may have seen this on our blog, where many articles and videos compare Kangen water.
Like many other alkaline ionizers, Kangen water offers excellent health benefits. These benefits are not exclusive to Enagic water ionizers; saying otherwise would be a sales hype. This reassurance ensures that you can still enjoy the health benefits of ionized water, even if you choose a different brand. By the way, Kangen Water is a synonym for ionized water, although the Enagic company would have you believe otherwise.
How Does Enagic K8 Kangen Water Machine Compare With Other Water Ionizers?
I purchased an Enagic K8 machine to test myself. Use the search box to see my many videos scattered throughout my blog. Before I started testing, about 12 years ago, there was no valid information about the Enagic K8's or SD501's performance anywhere on the internet.
We have always focused on testing pH and ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) rather than empty boasting. Another good page to visit is our Water Ionizer Comparisons page.
Many inexpensive machines perform as well as the SD501 and K8 for drinking ionized water, but Enagic does not want you to know this.
For instance, see the latest testing I did in mid-2024 comparing the Enagic SD501 and the Smart 9P water ionizers. The Smart 9P out-performed the SD501 in every way.
- ORP: Enagic was -787 and the Smart was -816
- H2 (Hydrogen Levels): Enagic tested 15.71 ppm and the Smart 9P was 16.27 ppm
- PH Range: Kangen Water did not come out as well for the low acidic byproduct at a drinkable pH of 10.
- Price: The Enagic machine is $4000 and the Smart 9P is $1795.00, less than half the price.
- Warranty: The two water ionizers are similar in warranty, but the Smart 9P is a little better in that it has a Lifetime labor warranty and upgrade credits.
- The Enagic's good though, so don't get me wrong, I would sell it if they didn't force exclusivity.
Why We Don't Sell Enagic (Kangen Water®) Water Ionizers
The Enagic head US office says no one may represent Kangen Water Machines if they sell other water ionizer brands. This is why Alkaline Water Plus does not sell Kangen Enagic machines. The Kangen alkaline water machine is one of the best, though, so we would sell them otherwise.
It has a swift flow rate and a good carbon block filter. The Kangen machine can produce several extra gallons of ionized water daily [more than most countertop water ionizers].
However, we don't think they are THE best water ionizers, so we could not comply with Enagic's requirement.
Enagic Kangen Water SD501 Testing of Molecular Hydrogen Levels
In the following video by a Kangen dealer, the tester shows that the SD501 can produce about .2 ppm (2/10ths) parts per million of hydrogen.
I have tested hundreds of water ionizers and have mastered much more accurate techniques. This website provides many examples, and this next video also demonstrates that.
See that the Kangen alkaline water filter is good, but just average, not best.
Enagic K8 Kangen Water Machine Testing
I often demonstrate that you don't need to spend 4 or 5 thousand to get suitable pH, ORP, and Molecular Hydrogen results!
Even the inexpensive Smart Water Ionizer is better than the K8 Kangen water filter ionizer in producing molecular hydrogen (H2). They both make the same results for pH and ORP. In other words, you do not need to spend a fortune on healthy, highest-quality Kangen ionized water. This affordability ensures that you can enjoy the health benefits of ionized water without breaking the bank.
Thanks to its sodium port, the Super-S12 stands out among other water ionizers. It's comparable to the K8 Kangen and significantly better in every aspect, including producing strong, acidic water.
The Melody II water ionizer is also better than the K8 machine. It has better filtration, UltraWater filters, continuous cleaning, a better warranty, and a fantastically better price than the Kangen machine.
The Enagic Company History and Background
The Enagic Company grew from a Sony trade company branch and began making water ionizers in 1988. They used to use the name Ange water ionizers before changing it to Enagic.
I had one of the original Ange water machines, and it was an excellent tool for alkalizing my body. This was long ago, and since then, the Ange company has changed its name and branding to Enagic. They boosted the power to 235 watts and the plates to seven. These are platinum-coated plates, which account for some of the high prices.
All good water ionizer companies use platinum-coated titanium plates and charge less than Enagic. A good deal of the machine's price goes to multi-level marketing.
The Leveluk SD501 is a fine alkaline ionizer, and the K8 is slightly better. I would rate the SD501 as "above-average."
Is there anything wrong with Enagic?
MLM's (multi-level marketing) approach to sales is theoretically acceptable, but the closed-door meetings are suspect. The potential issues include greed, hype, and false representation.
God-fearing people think they received the truth about why the Enagic water machines cost so much. But in fact, most of the high cost is commission, and the machines could be better. It's more honest to call it what it is.
Then there are the greedy types who get into mudslinging, name-calling, and sometimes even lying about the competition. One must do homework, especially if looking for the best brands of water ionizers.
Plates
The Enagic company claims its plates are great because they are the largest size. However, whenever I compare water ionizers, Enagic does okay, though there are better options.
One problem with the Enagic Kangen water machine's plates is that the platinum can erode over time. Once the platinum erodes, the ionization results diminish.
What's the Good about Enagic?
- The drinking water they make is far better than tap.
- They have many certificates and awards.
- Those who use their water ionizer claim to have good health benefits.
- The manufacturer is excellent and trustworthy.
These features describe all the water ionizers I sell. Read more about my water ionizer comparisons and water ionizer reviews.
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