AO Smith vs Native (Urban Company)
Which Water Purifiers should you buy?
AO Smith Z5 Pro RO Alkaline Water Purifier (CFM+SCMT)
₹15,599
Indian Kitchen Score
84/100
🏆 WINNER
Native M1 Water Purifier by Urban Company (10-Stage RO+UV+Copper+Alkaline)
₹15,999
Indian Kitchen Score
88/100
Final Verdict: Native M1 Water Purifier by Urban Company (10-Stage RO+UV+Copper+Alkaline)
Why choose AO Smith?
The AO Smith Z5 Pro offers copper-fortified alkaline water across all major Indian water sources, but with only 162 reviews and just 1 unit left in stock at last check, we'd point most buyers toward the better-proven Native M1 (7,161 reviews, similar price) or KENT Grand RO instead, unless you specifically want this exact AO Smith model.
Why choose Native (Urban Company)?
The Native M1 is the sweet spot in the Native lineup: identical core purification (10-stage RO+UV+Copper+Alkaline) to the pricier M2 Pro, at ₹3,500 less, backed by 7,161 reviews — the largest, most-proven sample of any Native model. Skip the M2 Pro's touch-dispense and battery extras here and this is simply the best-value entry into premium mineral-enhanced RO water.