A premium large softener for big households that want long warranty cover and lower salt use more than the lowest price.
Amazon $1,527The SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain is the better water softener overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 64K wins on value. The AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 64K costs $632 less ($895 vs $1,527).
A low cost large capacity Fleck softener for big households or very hard water, for buyers comfortable with an uncertified, seller-built system.
Amazon $895Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 64K for value ($13.98 per 1,000 grains ($895, 64,000 grains) vs $23.86 per 1,000 grains ($1,527, 64,000 grains)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 48,000 grains water softener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain | AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 64K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 4 $23.86 per 1,000 grains ($1,527, 64,000 grains) | 51 $13.98 per 1,000 grains ($895, 64,000 grains) |
| Salt efficiency 20% | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Flow 15% | 50 service flow not published (neutral score used) | 50 service flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 10 years on the valve, 99 years on the tanks | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Certification 10% | 50 certification not stated (neutral score used) | 0 not certified to NSF/ANSI 44 |
Specifications
| SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain | AFWFilters Fleck 5600SXT 64K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated capacity | 64,000 grains | 64,000 grains |
| Resin | - | 2 cu ft |
| Control | ||
| Valve | - | Fleck 5600SXT |
| Regenerates on demand | Yes | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Bypass valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Certification and warranty | ||
| NSF/ANSI 44 | - | No |
| Valve warranty | 10 years | - |
| Tank warranty | Lifetime | - |
