Reviews & Recognition
What independent reviewers, specialist publishers and owners say about Megahome water distillers. Every entry below links to the original source and shows the label exactly as the publisher used it. We checked each page on 22 September 2026; rankings on third-party sites can change after that date.
Hands-on reviews
| Publisher | What they said | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Vila (US) | Named the MH943SBS "Safest Water Distiller" in a hands-on test, praising its UL certification, stainless-steel and glass water path and silicone seal, and noting that "quality is a grade above the rest". The one drawback listed was speed (about 1 gallon per 6 hours). | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Yahoo Shopping (US) | Republished the Bob Vila review. | 26 Jan 2026 |
| CenturyLife.org (US) | Long-term owner review (in use since 2011), with measured noise and power figures; recommends it as durable with low running costs. | Feb 2016 |
Specialist buying guides
These publishers compare distillers using specifications, certifications and owner feedback. They are editorial selections rather than laboratory tests, and most earn affiliate commissions, as they disclose on their pages.
| Publisher | Megahome's placement | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| FilterGearLab | #1 "Best Overall" | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Well Water Helper | #1 "Best Countertop Water Distiller" (MH943SBS) | 27 Jan 2026 |
| One Green Planet | #1 "Best Overall" | 2026 |
| New World Survival | "Best overall" (MH943SWS and MH943SBS) | 2026 |
| World Water Reserve | #4 "Best Budget Distiller" | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Sensible Digs | #6 "Best Stainless Steel Water Distiller" | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Water Filter Portal | Single-product review, rated 4.5 stars | 2026 |
| Olympian Water Testing | Listed among top water distillers for home use (MH943SBS) | Aug 2025 |
Owner ratings
| Platform | Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com – stainless steel, glass bottle | 4.5★ | 3,173 |
| Amazon.com – MH943TWS | 4.6★ | 1,613 |
| Amazon.com – MH943SBS | 4.5★ | 310 |
| Amazon.com – MH943SWS | 4.7★ | 269 |
| Trustpilot – former UK distributor | 4.6★ (94% five-star) | 3,730 reviews |
| Rakuten Japan | 4.66★ / 4.63★ | 80 / 54 |
Amazon pools ratings across its country sites, so the same ratings appear in several marketplaces. For an analysis of what these owners praise and criticise, read What nearly 5,000 owner reviews tell us.
Reviews in other languages
- wasserdestilliergerät.de (Germany) – #2 of 5 in its comparison, 4 of 5 stars (MH943SBS).
- nekoie.com (Japan) – a three-month owner report, April 2021.
Owner videos
- Megahome Distiller 3 Year Review – AlTone Home Product Reviews
- Megahome Water Distiller Follow Up Review and Test – Wave Oven Recipes
- Megahome Distiller test with TDS meter – Hannah Hosannah
- Water Test Results and Quality Comparison – Poolarity
Certification
The MH943T and MH943S models carry TÜV Rheinland's GS safety mark, certificate 50514575, which you can verify on TÜV Rheinland Certipedia.
About this page
All reviews listed here are published by independent third parties; several publishers disclose affiliate relationships with retailers on their own pages. We list each placement exactly as the publisher states it and update this page as we find new coverage. Are you a journalist or reviewer? Contact us for product information or a review unit.