The under-sink RO system installed in this house. Palm Beach tap water tests at 69 ppm TDS. Post-filter: 3 ppm. That 95.7% reduction is a real measurement from a calibrated TDS meter, not a manufacturer claim. NSF 58 certified with independently verified removal rates across 12 contaminants.

Who this is for: Owner-occupiers who want the most comprehensive water filtration available in an Australian home. Best for households near PFAS-contaminated sites, those concerned about fluoride, or anyone wanting to eliminate dissolved contaminants rather than just improve taste.

Who should look elsewhere: Renters who can’t modify under-sink plumbing. See the Waterdrop CoreRO countertop below.

No plumbing modification. Sits on the benchtop, connects directly to the tap via the included adapter, and delivers RO-filtered water from a built-in tank. Waterdrop reports 90%+ TDS reduction. No installation, no landlord permission required.

Who this is for: Renters, temporary residents, or anyone in a shared household who cannot modify under-sink plumbing. Also useful as a portable solution for a second property or while a permanent RO system is being installed.

Trade-off vs under-sink: Lower flow rate, requires periodic tank refill, smaller footprint under the membrane means slightly lower removal efficiency than a 5-stage system on some contaminants. For PFAS-heavy areas, the full EcoHero RO is the better choice.

A tap-mounted carbon block filter that screws directly onto any standard Australian tap fitting without tools. NSF 42 and NSF 53 certified — removes chlorine, chloramines, lead, and VOCs. Not an RO system, so it does not remove fluoride, TDS, or PFAS. Purpose-built for taste, odour, and targeted contaminant removal.

Who this is for: Anyone whose primary concern is chlorine taste and odour, or those in chloramine-treated areas (parts of Melbourne, Adelaide) who want a compact solution without committing to an RO system. Also ideal as a secondary filter or for renters who want something genuinely portable.

Who should look elsewhere: Anyone whose primary motivation is PFAS, fluoride, or TDS reduction — you need an RO system for those goals.

Compact, quiet at low speeds (24 dB), and app-controlled via Vesync. Covers up to 19m2 on Auto mode. The 360-degree intake draws air from all directions rather than one side — better for placement in the middle of a bedroom where a unit standing against a wall loses efficiency. H13 True HEPA rated at 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns.

Who this is for: Bedrooms up to 19m2. Households where quiet operation during sleep is the primary requirement. Those wanting app control and auto mode for set-and-forget operation. A good entry-level unit for first-time air purifier buyers who want real HEPA performance without high upfront cost.

Limitation: 19m2 coverage means it is not the right choice for open-plan living areas or rooms above 20m2. For larger spaces, see the Winix 5500-2 below.

The unit for open-plan living rooms and larger spaces. 232 CFM smoke CADR means it can process the air in a 33m2 room more than twice per hour at high speed. PlasmaWave technology breaks down odours and VOCs at the molecular level. Auto mode with air quality sensor adjusts fan speed without manual intervention.

Who this is for: Open-plan living areas, larger bedrooms (20m2+), homes in bushfire-prone regions where high smoke CADR matters during events. The auto sensor and carbon layer make it effective against both particles and VOCs from cooking and furniture off-gassing.

Australian bushfire note: During smoke events, run at maximum speed. The 232 CFM smoke CADR will clear a 33m2 room of fine smoke particles to healthy levels within approximately 20-25 minutes at high speed.

The TriField TF2 measures all three field types relevant to residential EMF assessment: radiofrequency (RF/microwave 20 MHz to 6 GHz, covering Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, smart meters), AC magnetic (ELF fields from power lines and appliances), and AC electric (fields from wiring and charging cables). One device covers the full audit. The meter used for all measurements published on this site.

Who this is for: Anyone who wants to know what EMF levels are actually in their bedroom before making changes. Building biologists, parents setting up children’s bedrooms, people with sleep issues who suspect environmental factors, or anyone who prefers measurement to assumption.

What it does not do: It measures — it does not protect. The value is in knowing your numbers so you can take simple, free interventions (router distance, phone placement, charging cable position) based on data rather than guesswork.