Enagic Kangen Water Reviews: We Have Found that Kangen Water Machines are Good but Not the Best
Enagic Kangen water machines test about "average" among other good water ionizers. Our Kangen water reviews are based on extensive Enagic SD501 and K8 Kangen water machine testing.
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.
By the way, Kangen Water is a synonym for ionized water, although the Enagic company would have you believe otherwise.
Like many other alkaline ionizers, Kangen water offers great health benefits. These benefits are not exclusive to Enagic water ionizers; it would be sales hype to say otherwise.
We have always focused on testing things like pH and ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) rather than empty boasting. See our Water Ionizer Comparisons and watch the videos below.
Many inexpensive machines perform as well as the SD501 and K8 for drinking ionized water, but Enagic does not want you to know this.
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 for yourself 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 good 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.
The Super-S12 stands out among other water ionizers thanks to its sodium port. It's not just comparable to the K8 Kangen; it's significantly better in every aspect, including strong, acidic water production.
The Melody II water ionizer is also better than the K8 machine. With better filtration, UltraWater filters, continuous-cleaning, a better warranty and a fantastically better price than the Kangen machine.
How Does Enagic K8 Kangen Water Machine Compare With Other Water Ionizers?
I purchased an Enagic K8 machine to test myself. You can see the videos and results below. Before this testing, there was no valid information about the Enagic K8's performance anywhere on the internet.
The Enagic Company History and Background
The Enagic Company grew out of 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 water 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, the majority of the high cost is commission, and the machines aren't especially better. I feel it's just 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 one says terrible things about other brands or products.
Plates
The Enagic company claims its plates are great because they are the largest size. However, whenever I compare water ionizers, Enagic does fine, though it isn’t the best.
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.
The Best for Less
All the alkaline water machines I sell perform well and produce hydrogen-rich water. You can see them on my Water Ionizers and Filters page, sorted in order of best first. We offer coupon codes and guarantee we always have the best deals.