Whirlpool
Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener
$629.99
Best Water Softeners · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WaterBoss 700 22,000 Grain Water Softener is cheaper at $529.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Whirlpool
$629.99
WaterBoss
$529.99Cheaper
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The WaterBoss 700 22,000 Grain Water Softener is the cheaper at $529.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $629.99 | $529.99 |
| Brand | Whirlpool | WaterBoss |
| Released | — | — |
| Grain capacity | 40 | 22 |
| System type | ion-exchange | ion-exchange |
| Flow rate gpm | — | 16 |
| Salt efficiency lbs per kgrains | — | — |
| Iron removal ppm | 10 | 10 |
| Nsf certifications | NSF/ANSI 44 | — |
| Smart app control | No | No |
| Tank warranty years | — | 10 |
| Msrp usd | 629.99 | 529.99 |
Sources — Whirlpool WHES40E 40,000 Grain Water Softener: fleetfarm.com (verified 2026-06-26). WaterBoss 700 22,000 Grain Water Softener: waterboss.com (verified 2026-06-26).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.