Head to head · RO Purifiers
Kent vs AO Smith: which should you buy?
Our pickKent Grand Plus RO+UV+UF with TDS Controller
The all-rounder: retains minerals via TDS controller, 8L tank
₹16,499
indicative price · score 8.9/10
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ContenderAO Smith Z9 Hot+Normal RO+SCMT
Instant hot water option, 10L tank, premium build
₹22,499
indicative price · score 8.8/10
Check live price →The honest verdict
These two are close on merit (8.9 vs 8.8) - so the lower price decides it. The Kent delivers the same tier of performance for less, making it the sensible pick.
Verdicts come from our scoring formula and current indicative prices - never sponsored.
| Specification | Kent | AO Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Price (indicative) | ₹16,499 | ₹22,499 |
| SimplyCompare score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Tech | RO+UV+UF | RO+SCMT |
| Storage | 8 L | 10 L |
| Recovery | ~50% | ~55% |
| Service | Pan-India | - |
| Hot water | - | Yes |
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