Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Samsung vs Waterdrop（EU）
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 | Waterdrop X Series Reverse Osmosis System X12, Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO System, Waterdrop X16 Undersink Reverse Osmosis System |
| Price from | $649 | €20.99 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Markets | GB | AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TRCovers more |
| Filter system | Not confirmed | Reverse osmosis |
| Cartridge price | Not confirmed | €33.99 |
| Cartridge life (l) | Not confirmed | 4,164 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | €33.99 |
| Certification scope | Not confirmed | X12 certified NSF/ANSI 42, 58 and 372 for reduction of TDS, PFOA, PFOS, chlorine, fluoride, barium, salt, chromium-VI, lead, heavy metals, taste and odor; F1A filter certified by IAPMO R&T (NSF/ANSI 58 & 372) and SGS |
| PFAS and lead reduction | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Waterdrop（EU） scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Support channels: only Samsung offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Samsung: 1969 vs 2015.
- Waterdrop（EU） is available in 29 more countries.
- Markets: only Waterdrop（EU） offers AT, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
Samsung
Samsung suits households that want the big appliances and the smart kit working from a single app, with spare parts held for 10 years after purchase. You pay a premium against Exquisit and Bauknecht for that joined-up range, and the robot vacuum is the weakest part of the picture.
Waterdrop（EU）
Waterdrop's EU store suits European households that want certified reverse osmosis and a cheap annual filter bill. Filters come to €33.99 a year, which ranks 2 of 46 brands compared, and support answers by phone, live chat and email if a fitting ever leaks.
Score breakdown
| Area | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.8Filter running cost is €33.99 a year, ranking 2 of 46, and the entry price is €20.99. |
| Offer | 9.5Entry point sits at $649, cover runs 2 years, and installation is offered on the big pieces. | 9.5Reverse osmosis system, PFAS lead reduction stated as yes, and a replacement filter rated at 4,164 litres. |
| Trust | 9.1HigherWarranty terms come from Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a group founded in 1969, with support on email, chat and phone. | 8.8Founded 2015, support on email, chat and phone, warranty of 1 to 2 years, and IAPMO R&T and SGS certification on the replacement filter. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 10 of 68 | 4 of 68 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | South Korea | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Samsung: 1. Additional countries for Waterdrop（EU）: 30.
Where these facts come from
Samsung
- samsung.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Waterdrop（EU）
- waterdropfilter.eu: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI standards | Not confirmed | 42, 58 |
| Legal entity | Samsung Electronics America, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | South Korea | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1969Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Floor care
| Fact | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Washing machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Oven, Hob | Not confirmed |
| Top suction (Pa) | 6,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Spinning | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | 180 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Smart home devices
| Fact | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Hub, Sensor, Plug, Lighting, Thermostat | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fi | Not confirmed |
| Ecosystems | Smartthings, Matter | Not confirmed |
| Hub required | No | Not confirmed |
| Energy reporting | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge price | Not confirmed | €33.99below the median | €35 |
| Cartridge life (l) | Not confirmed | 4,164above the median | 2,862.5 |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | €33.99lowest quarter | €99.99 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 47 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Samsung
Pros
- The listed washing machine runs at 32 kWh a year, so a weekly habit stays cheap to run.
- A single app covers the kit, with a mobile app included, hub, sensor and plug in one place, and no hub required.
- Protocols matter, thread and zigbee and ecosystems smartthings and matter let existing sensors and plugs join rather than be replaced.
Cons
- Warranty of 2 years is short next to the 10 years parts commitment, so a machine can outlive its cover.
- Robot vacuum suction of 6,000 Pa sits well under the 15,000 Pa site median, so deep carpet is not its strength.
- The market listed is GB alone, so delivery and installation terms are given for that market only.
Waterdrop（EU）
Pros
- Filter running cost of €33.99 a year ranks 2 of 46, among the cheapest supplies compared.
- PFAS lead reduction is stated as yes, and the certification scope names NSF/ANSI 42 and 58 plus IAPMO R&T and SGS certification for the replacement filter.
- An entry price of €20.99 ranks 4 of 52.
Cons
- Installation is required, so plan on fitting the unit before the first glass, which rules out a plug and play setup for renters.
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, which is brief for a fixed system with tubing and fittings.
- Cartridge life of 4,164 litres ranks 7 of 26, mid field on that measure.
Who each suits
Samsung
Who it suits
- Households replacing a full white goods set, since washing machine, dryer and dishwasher and WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 cover washer, fridge, oven and hob in one range.
- Households already running SmartThings, with matter, thread and zigbee and no hub needed, so appliances and sensors share one app.
- Energy-minded households, where 32 kWh a year sets a low running cost for frequent loads.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers: Exquisit covers the same core appliances, while this range opens at $649.
- Shoppers who want a cooker in the same range: Bauknecht lists one and this range does not, so check Bauknecht first.
Waterdrop（EU）
Who it suits
- Households that want certified reverse osmosis (reverse osmosis) and treat PFAS and lead reduction as a must have.
- Buyers who plan filters as a yearly line item, since the running cost is €33.99.
- People shopping in the markets the service policy covers: AT, BE and BG.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lifestraw, if a jug format fits your kitchen better than a plumbed reverse osmosis unit.
- IBBL, whose countertop format suits buyers who prefer equipment that stays on the counter.
- Culligan Consumer Products, whose reference models span reverse osmosis, tankless reverse osmosis and an under sink good water machine, if you want a wider second RO range to shortlist.
Current offers
Samsung
Current offer
Discount code
Save up to GBP 250 when you buy 2 or more home appliances: GBP 100 off from GBP 799 spend, GBP 250 off from GBP 1,500 spend
Spend GBP 799 or more and save GBP 100, or spend GBP 1,500 or more and save GBP 250. Purchase from Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, or Shop app by 13.10.26. Discount applied automatically at checkout when qualifying spend threshold reached with two or more qualifying products. Selected SKUs only. Offer excludes all microwaves and accessories. Not in conjunction with any other offer
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Samsung | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 31 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Samsung
How much does a Samsung appliance cost at the entry end?+
The listed starting price is $649, and it comes from a countertop convection microwave rather than a washing machine or fridge, so a full kitchen set sits above that figure. These are single purchases rather than subscriptions, so the entry price is the number to plan around rather than a figure that renews later.
How long is the warranty, and will parts still be available later?+
Warranty cover on the appliances runs for 2 years, and spare parts are held for 10 years, with a spare parts shop listed as well. For a fitted kitchen the parts figure is the more useful of the pair, since a failed pump or door seal takes longer to sort than a simple swap. Read the terms, since a parts promise and a warranty are different cover.
Waterdrop（EU）
What do filters cost each year?+
A replacement filter costs €33.99, and the yearly filter cost is €33.99. The two figures match, so budgeting a replacement filter every year is the practical assumption rather than a saving. That running cost ranks 2 of 46 brands compared.
What does a Waterdrop system cost to start with?+
The lowest price in the EU store is €20.99, which is the cheapest item rather than a complete system. The reference models named by the brand are a reverse osmosis system, a tankless reverse osmosis unit and an undersink model, and each one is a fitted unit that needs installing.
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