Xiaomi packs two taps into a water purifier

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Instant Hot Water Purifier 2 Pro 1600G in China, combining an under-sink filtration system, instant heating, and two separate taps in one unit. The idea is straightforward: reserve the more expensive reverse osmosis system for drinking and cooking water, while a second stream with basic filtration handles fruit, vegetables, dishes, and other kitchen tasks.

The purifier is priced at 3,869 yuan, or about $570. That puts it above the budget segment for kitchen purifiers in China, though not at the very top end. The article notes that Viomi, Haier, Angel, and A.O. Smith already offer similar products with reverse osmosis and heating, but those models usually prioritize either filtration speed or hot water. Xiaomi is trying to combine both, while adding independent water circuits.

The upper tap dispenses water that has passed through the RO membrane, intended for drinking and cooking. The lower tap uses pre-filtration to remove rust, sediment, and residual chlorine, making it suitable for washing produce and handling routine kitchen use without wasting the RO membrane’s lifespan.

Key features include:

• Two fully independent water circuits
• Two separate taps for different water types
• Instant water heating without a separate dispenser
• Four preset temperature modes
• 1-degree temperature adjustment through Mi Home
• Automatic draining of cooled water before hot water delivery
• RO membrane lifespan of up to 8 years
• Child protection on both taps

Xiaomi is also emphasizing throughput. The purifier is designed for larger volumes without noticeable pauses, while the built-in heater removes the need for another appliance on the countertop. To avoid temperature swings, the device automatically drains cooled water from the pipes before dispensing hot water.

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Maintenance appears relatively simple. The pre-filter can be disassembled and cleaned by the user, and Xiaomi says the RO membrane can last up to eight years. For household RO systems, that is unusually long, and the claim could become the product’s main selling point if it holds up outside lab conditions.

For now, the purifier has only been announced for the Chinese market. If Xiaomi brings it to other countries, it will have to compete not just on price, but against entrenched consumer habits: many buyers still choose simpler, cheaper filters without heating or split water flows.