Sküma combines three-stage reverse osmosis, remineralisation and instant hot water in a countertop appliance. Here’s what current product information says about price, performance, filters, warranty and running costs — and how it compares with alternatives.
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The main differentiator is the combination of countertop RO, a single annual Super Filter, optional mineral profiles and instant hot-water dispensing.
£379 for the current Starter/Core listing shown by Sküma. Other packages are displayed at higher prices.
3-stage RO: PP sediment, activated carbon and a thin-film-composite RO membrane.
£40 for the current Super Filter, with stated capacity of approximately 750–1,100 litres depending on water hardness.
Prices and promotions can change, so treat these as a current-site snapshot.
| Package / item | Current price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Core / Starter | £379 | Current displayed machine/package price. |
| Essentials | £409 | Shown with 3 months of minerals and a maintenance kit; 1 year of mineral profiles is described. |
| Complete | £419 | Essentials plus two 500 ml glass bottles. |
| Super Filter | £40 | 12-month RO replacement filter. |
| MY Bases minerals | from £23 | Current collection listing shows 2-month packs from £23. |
| Maintenance kit | £20 | Three refill pouches separately listed at £9. |
| Extended warranty | £60 | One additional year. |
| Waste-tank extension | £35 | Optional accessory. |
Three stages: PP sediment, activated carbon and thin-film-composite reverse osmosis.
4.8 L refillable tank plus 1.5 L internal purified-water storage.
Approximately 22 × 34 × 40.5 cm.
Approximately 5 minutes per litre; 8 W idle, 30 W filtration and 1,600 W hot-water dispensing.
Instant dispensing from approximately 50°C–92°C.
No plumbing required. Countertop refillable-tank design.
Sküma says its Super Filter was independently validated in February 2025 by a French laboratory accredited by COFRAC. The results below are manufacturer-reported, not our own testing.
| Parameter | Reported reduction |
|---|---|
| 20 PFAS | 99.9% |
| Heavy metals | 98.7–99.9% |
| Microplastics | 98.1% |
| 165 pesticides & PPP | 98.3–99.9% |
| Nitrates | 92% |
| Fluoride | 83.1–99.9% |
| Total hardness | 96% |
| Total chlorine | 99.9% |
£40/year at the current listed price; stated capacity 750–1,100 L.
MY Bases currently listed from £23 for a two-month pack. Exact profile/pack pricing varies.
Maintenance kit currently £20; three refill pouches listed at £9.
Six £23 two-month mineral packs would be about £138/year. Add one £40 filter and that is about £178/year before maintenance, electricity and optional accessories. This is an illustration, not a required Sküma subscription.
Sküma currently states a 1-year warranty.
An additional year is currently listed for £60, described as covering manufacturing defects or operational issues through repair or replacement.
The current UK refund policy states a 30-day return period, subject to its conditions. Consumables are excluded.
Sküma says support begins with remote troubleshooting/setup assistance; unresolved cases may proceed to collection and repair, replacement or upgrade.
This is a feature-and-price comparison, not a universal winner.
| System | Current price snapshot | Technology / format | Replacement information | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sküma MY Station | £379 / £409 / £419 | Countertop, 3-stage RO + mineralisation + hot water | £40 Super Filter; 750–1,100 L stated capacity | RO, mineral profiles and hot-water dispensing together. |
| AquaTru Carafe | £425 complete set | Countertop/carafe RO | 1-year filter pack £100; 2-year £260 | Different carafe/tank and consumable model. |
| AquaTru Classic | £475 complete set | Countertop RO | Separate 1- and 2-year filter packages | Larger format and different maintenance architecture. |
| ZeroWater | From €37.95 for 1.7 L jug | Pour-through 5-stage ion exchange | Filters from €23.95; life varies with TDS | Much lower entry price; different technology. |
| Waterdrop G3P600 | £399.99 | 600 GPD tankless under-sink RO | Compatible filters from £31 | Permanent under-sink installation and higher flow rate. |
The countertop design avoids permanent installation.
Instant hot-water dispensing and refillable tanks make it more appliance-like than a filter jug.
The system purifies first and adds a chosen mineral profile; minerals are optional.
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Current Sküma product, accessory, warranty and refund pages were checked alongside current AquaTru, ZeroWater and Waterdrop product pages. Manufacturer claims are identified as such; Pure Water Guide has not independently reproduced Sküma's laboratory testing.
Prices and configurations are snapshots and can change without notice. Always check the retailer/manufacturer page immediately before purchasing.