Best water dispenser: Our top 15 & a guide to choose one for your budget

Water is life and the water you put in your body— and your family’s bodies— directly impacts health and wellbeing. For that reason, the best water dispenser can be an important addition to your home and office, even given Singapore’s clean water.

We aren’t talking about the ancient gigantic-upside-down-bottle water dispensers found in boring waiting rooms. Modern water dispensers are much sleeker. Some models dispense water at different temperatures, meaning you can get a boiling cup for tea or an ice-cold glass of drinking water at the push of a button.

Water from a water dispenser is not just for drinking. You can use it for every cuppa, and to cook everything from pasta to instant noodles, both at home and at the office.

Here are the 6 factors you should consider before buying the best water dispenser for your needs.

Design – freestanding or countertop

A freestanding water dispenser is usually significantly larger than a countertop water dispenser. However, it is often relegated to a quiet corner and doesn’t come in the way. A countertop dispenser, despite its small size, usually takes up valuable kitchen counter space (whether in the home or the office).

Storage – tanked or tankless

Tankless water dispensers are usually more expensive and require installation as they are connected directly to the water supply. This means it is a semi-permanent fixture once operational. The advantage is that no time or effort is expended in refilling it.

A water dispenser with a tank is mobile— you can shift it to a new location without much difficulty. Importantly, they are also more affordable. The downside is the perpetual cycle of cleaning and refilling the tank.

Capacity – how much water it can hold and how often it needs refilling

Tanked water dispensers vary in size according to capacity and design. A large tank is convenient for an office or a home with many occupants.

Power –  how much electricity it requires to function

A water dispenser may require an electricity supply for 2 reasons: to power the pump and to heat or chill the water. An instant hot water dispenser for a cuppa or cold water on demand is convenient but consider the impact on your utility bills, too.

Temperature – can it heat and chill water?

If you already have a kettle or coffee machine, a hot water dispenser becomes redundant. The same applies for a cold water dispenser if you have a fridge with a door water dispenser.

In both these cases, it may be better to get a simple water dispenser that costs less and is cheaper to operate, too.

Water dispensers that store both hot and cold water will be bigger and heavier, too.

Filter and alkaline processing – the health-conscious options

While the water supply in Singapore is safely potable, some people raise concerns about its acidity. Others dislike the thought of drinking “recycled” water. A water dispenser with filtration capabilities and an alkalinisation system may be the answer. Of course, devices with these features are generally more expensive to buy and maintain.

Other features of good water dispensers

• Space under water outlet – A tall space underneath the water outlet allows you to fill a water bottle or large cooking pot directly and easily.

• Visible water gauge – It’s convenient if you can tell how much water is in the tank at a glance.

• Tank design – A removable tank makes it easy to refill your water dispenser. Well-designed water tanks are simple to detach and reattach. Tankless ones may be the most convenient but require installation (piping).

• Volume control – Dispenses an exact volume automatically. Multiple settings are useful for different uses, such as a cuppa, instant noodles or cooking.

• Child-proof lid – Definitely a crucial feature if you have curious kids (or clumsy adults) in the house.

The best water dispenser Singapore

We looked for the 15 best water dispenser Singapore stores sell. These models combine good design, advanced features and aesthetics, and are a good balance of features and price. This isn’t a ranked list— the best water dispenser for you is the one that best suits your needs.

1. Wells The One

Wells is an innovative water dispenser brand that has won international acclaim, including the Red Dot Design Award. Wells The One is one of the most stylish and advanced water dispensers from this South Korean brand.

If you’re looking for a premium water dispenser in Singapore, it’s hard to overlook its 4cm full-colour digital display and 9-step nanofiltration technology. The dispenser operates via an easy-to-use touch wheel, enhancing its avant-garde design. The body also spins 180° for added convenience.

Wells The One easily secures our top spot with its cutting-edge design and outstanding aesthetics.

• Type: Countertop, installation required

• Filter: Wells Multi Carbon Plus & Nano Clean Filter (9-Step Filtering)

• Faucet Size: 88 x 88 x 337 mm

• Size: 180 x 480 x 470 mm

• Weight: 19 kg

• Capacity: Tankless

• Temperature Control: 6 settings (6°C, 27°C, 36.5°C, 50°C, 70°C, 85°C)

• Volume Control: 4 settings (120ml, 250ml, 550ml, Continuous)

• Power: Electric

• Additional Features: 4cm full-colour digital display, touch wheel, child lock, H+ antibacterial cartridge, super bio water pipe, auto-sterilisation, activity recognition with Passive Infrared Sensor, 180° body spin, various installation configurations

• Warranty: 1 year 

Buy now at Wells

2. AmGlow Contour 7 – Smart Eco Water Dispenser

AmGlow is a Singapore-based water technology company that specialises in innovative water purification and treatment. The Contour 7 is their latest and most stylish product.

Its sleek, svelte design is not just for aesthetics; it sweeps the competition for smallest and most compact form factor. That lithe silhouette doesn’t compromise on function, though – the Contour7 comes with a  6-stage Water Filter System with Ultrafiltration to eliminate up to 99% of contaminants such as chlorine, germs, lead, bacteria and other microorganisms.

AmGlow’s filtration system remineralises water organically instead of using electrolysis. This natural approach also reduces the system’s cost, earning it the number 2 spot on our list.

• Type: Countertop, installation required

• Filter: Sediment, Activated Carbon, Carbon Block, Post Carbon, Alkaline

• Faucet size: 39 x 167 x 233 mm

• Size: 190 X 470 X 420 mm

• Weight: 14 kg

• Capacity: 2L

• Temperature control: Cold: <5°C; Hot: 45°C, 60°C, 70°C, 85°C, 100°C; room temperature

• Volume control: Touch control or hands-free continuous

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Smallest form factor in market, energy-saving ECO mode, 100% galvanised stainless steel, accommodates tall bottles and even washing of fruits & vegetables, Italian-designed faucet, German heating & cooling system, patented  Taiwanese chip technology

• Warranty: 1 year on system & 10 years rust-free warranty on faucet

Buy now: Lazada | Shopee

3. Purehan Super Cooling

Purehan’s South Korean roots are evident in both the technology of their flagship Super Cooling model and its clean, crisp design.

We were struck by the alluring white chassis with its rose gold-accented touch control panel. The panel itself is super easy to understand and operate, making the device’s full range of features easily accessible. That includes its 8 different water temperature modes as well as 5 volumes to choose from.

Just beneath the control panel are the unit’s adjustable faucet and sliding base tray. Their positions can be changed to fill containers of different sizes.

Every 2 hours, the faucet is automatically sterilised with UV light while its water pipes are sterilised by electrolysis every 5 days. You can manually sterilise both components at any time.

Normally priced at S$2,488, the Purehan Super Cooling is currently retailing at just S$1,888. That includes a 1-year filter and 1 year warranty as well as your choice of Alkaline or Purified water filter. Visit Purehan or contact them for their latest promotions. 

• Type: Countertop, installation required

• Filter: Multi Carbon Plus & Neo Nano Clean Filter (9-Step filtering)

• Size: 190 X 475 X 405 mm

• Weight: 13.5kg

• Capacity: Tankless

• Temperature control: Cold: 1°C, 4°C, 10°C; Hot: 36.5°C, 50°C, 70°C, 85°C; room temp (27°C)

• Volume control: 5 (120 ml, 250 ml, 550 ml, 1 L, continuous)

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: UV faucet sterilisation, Electrolysis water pipes sterilisation, replaceable faucet tip, sliding tray, hot water lock function

• Warranty: 1 year (extendable)

 Buy now: Purehan

4. Zojirushi CD-WBQ30 Electric Airpot

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 339 X 268 X 103 mm

• Weight: 2.86 kg

• Capacity: 3 L

• Temperature control: 4 settings (hot only)

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Electric dispensing system, 4 Keep-warm settings (98⁰C, 90⁰C, 80⁰C, 60⁰C), Energy saving timer (6-10 hours)

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

5. AOX Compac O2+ 

• Type: Countertop, installation required

• Filter: 7-Stage filtration, incl. F12-U, F3-U and DDMI

• Size: 244 X 240 X 390 mm

• Weight: 5.5 kg

• Capacity: 3 L

• Temperature control: 13 settings, from 12°C to 100°C

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Sterilisation & sanitisation; removes heavy metals & fluoride

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Tangs

6. Cornell CWDE70CR

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 425 X 315 X 440 mm

• Weight: 5.5 kg

• Capacity: 7 L (2L warm, 5L hot)

• Temperature control: No

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Soft touch control panel with illuminated light, water level indicator with blue illuminated light, detachable top cover lid & drip tray for easy cleaning

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

7. Aerogaz AZ-289IB

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 210 x 450 x 400 mm

• Weight: 1.98 kg

• Capacity: 2.3 L

• Temperature control: 7 settings – 45°C, 55°C, 65°C, 75°C, 85°C, 100°C; room temp

• Volume control: 4 (100 ml, 200 ml, 300 ml, continuous)

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Digital control, large LED display with white light background

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Lazada | Shopee

8. Toyomi EPA 458SS Stainless Steel Electric Pump Airpot

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 119 X 91 X 115 mm

• Weight: 3.42 kg

• Capacity: 4.5 L

• Temperature control: No

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Micro-computer control, soft-touch electric dispensing system, see-through water level gauge with neon light, safety shut-off, function indicator LED lamp, detachable lid for easy cleaning

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

9. Toyomi EPA 5588 Micro-Com Electric Pot

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 341 X 268 X 372 mm

• Weight: 2.97 kg

• Capacity: 5 L

• Temperature control: 45-90⁰C

• Volume control: 3 (250 ml, 400 ml, manual)

• Power: Electric, battery (included)

• Additional features: Micro-computer control, hygienic stainless steel interior, battery pack system for outdoor dispensing without electric supply, soft-sensor touch electric dispensing system, dechloronate boil function, function indicator LED lamp, child lock, detachable lid for easy cleaning

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

10. Toyomi FB 6108 Instant Boil Water Dispenser

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 342 X 310 X 365 mm

• Weight: 2.1 kg

• Capacity: 3 L

• Temperature control: No

• Volume control: 3 (mug, bottle, manual)

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 3 to 5 seconds to boil water, stainless steel heating system, LCD display touch screen, 3 button child lock, multi-safety protection device, fault alarm, removable water tank prevents for easy cleaning

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

11. Panasonic NC-SU403PZSH Thermo Pot

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: None

• Size: 326 X 245 X 338mm

• Weight: 3.98 kg

• Capacity: 4 L

• Temperature control: 4 settings (60⁰C, 80⁰C, 90⁰C, 98⁰C)

• Volume control: 3

• Power: Electric and cordless

• Additional features: 4 speed dispenser with spotlight, diamond fluorine and charcoal coated interior, child lock, 4 timer options (4/6/8/10 hours), U-VIP technology

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

12. Toyomi FB 8845F Instant Boil Filtered Water Dispenser

• Type: Countertop with user-replaceable filter

• Filter: 6-stage

• Size: 355 X 252 X 410 mm

• Weight: 2.75 kg

• Capacity: 4.5 L

• Temperature control: 5 (room temperature, 50⁰C, 70⁰C, 85⁰C, 100⁰C)

• Volume control: 4 (150, 250 ml, 500 ml, manual)

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 5 second instant dispensing of up to 100⁰C, digital soft touch controls, low water volume alarm, child lock feature, filtration to re-mineralises the water, removable water tray, stainless steel heating element, secure suction base

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

13. Panasonic TK-AS40 Water Alkaline Ionizer

• Type: Installation-free countertop

• Filter: 4-stage; electrolyser

• Size: 170  X 101 X 291 mm

• Weight: 3.0 kg

• Capacity: tankless; filtration at 2.0 L/min

• Temperature control: No

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 5 pH levels (3 alkaline levels; 1 purified; 1 acidic), high-performance ultra-filtration system removes 5 substances

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

14. Liveinpure LVP-HCD23 Hot & Cold Desktop Dispenser

• Type: Vendor-installed (free) countertop

• Filter: 4-stage nano filtration + UV steriliser

• Size: 220 X 460 X 420 mm

• Weight: kg

• Capacity: L

• Temperature control: Cold: 3-7⁰C; Hot: 80-85⁰C; room temperature

• Volume control: No

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Self-cleaning, overheat protection, child lock, auto bi-metal construction

• Warranty: 1 year

Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

15. Steriluxe Aurra Pro 2

• Type: Vendor-installed countertop

• Filter: Quadruple nanofiltration

• Size: 560 X 210 X 510 mm

• Weight: 10 kg

• Capacity: Tankless

• Temperature control: Cold: 5⁰C; Hot: 45-85⁰C; room temperature

• Volume control: Yes, user-customised

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 7-inch LG display, ultra low power 1.8W mode, water intake monitoring via app, 9 mood lighting options

• Warranty: 2 years

Buy now: Steriluxe 

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