Bundle comparison

RKIN U1 1-Year vs 2-Year Filter Bundle: Which Is Better Value?

RKIN sells U1 replacement bundles that discount the recurring cartridges, but the one-year and two-year bundles include different components.

Quick take

The current U1-W 1-year bundle is $129.99 and excludes the RO membrane. The 2-year bundle is $338.32 and includes two annual filter kits, two hydrogen modules and one RO membrane.

1-year bundle

RKIN currently lists the U1-W 1-year bundle at $129.99. It includes RC-QT-PAC, RC-QT-CF and RC-HGPEM, but not the RO membrane.

2-year bundle

The current 2-year bundle is $338.32 and includes two annual replacement kits, two hydrogen PEM modules and one RC-QT-RO membrane.

Savings vs individual current prices

The three one-year components currently total $144.99 individually, so the $129.99 bundle saves about $15. The 2-year component total is listed by RKIN at $372.97 versus the $338.32 bundle, a saving of about $34.65.

Which bundle fits which owner

The one-year bundle is simpler if the RO membrane is still healthy. The two-year bundle fits owners who want to pre-buy the membrane and two annual service cycles at once.

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