Best for purity
Smart Water Purifier
4-stage Reverse Osmosis with the finest filtration York makes, plus a live monitoring panel.
0.0001µmAI Monitor36-mo warranty
Smart vs Alkaline
Which York purifier is right for you?
Both systems are NSF-certified, professionally installed and tracked in your York portal. The difference is what they do to your water — and which water problem you are solving.
Best for purity
Best for hard water
Alkaline Water Purifier
7-stage ultra-filtration that softens, balances pH and keeps beneficial minerals in.
0.01µm UFSoftening resinpH balanced
Side by side
The full comparison.
| Feature | Smart Water Purifier | Alkaline Water Purifier |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration stages | 4-stage Reverse Osmosis | 7-stage ultra-filtration |
| Filtration precision | 0.0001 µm | 0.01 µm |
| Removes bacteria & viruses | Yes | Yes |
| Heavy metals & dissolved salts | Highest reduction | Reduced |
| Digital monitoring panel | Live TDS/PPM, filter life, fault alerts | Not included |
| Mineral Retention | Removed with contaminants | Retained |
| pH balancing | — | pH 7+ |
| Limescale reduction | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chlorine reduction | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Hard water softening | Reduced | Dedicated softening resin |
| Flow rate | 90 L/h | 90 L/h |
| Operating pressure | 0.1–0.35 MPa | 0.1–0.45 MPa |
| Installation | Free, under sink | Free, under sink |
| Mounting | Vertical | Vertical or horizontal |
| Warranty (professional install) | Up to 36 months | Up to 24 months |
| Service visits included | Up to 8 over 3 years | Up to 8 over 3 years |
| Tracked in York portal | Yes | Yes |
| Choose it if | You want the purest possible water and live readings | You are in a hard-water area and want mineral-rich water |
Still deciding?
A simple way to choose.
Choose Smart if…
You want the absolute lowest contaminant levels, you like data and want to see your TDS reading daily, or your supply has known quality issues.
Smart detailsChoose Alkaline if…
You live in a limescale-prone area, you want minerals kept in the water, or you prefer a higher pH for taste and digestion.
Alkaline detailsNot sure?
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