Head to head · RO Purifiers

Kent vs AO Smith: which should you buy?

Our verdict

Kent 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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Contender

AO Smith Z9 Hot+Normal RO+SCMT

Instant hot water option, 10L tank, premium build

₹22,499

indicative price · score 8.8/10

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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 are generated 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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