SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain
A premium large softener for big households that want long warranty cover and lower salt use more than the lowest price.
Amazon $1,527$1,527
The SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain and the Aquasana SimplySoft 60K are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain leads on warranty. The Aquasana SimplySoft 60K wins on value. The Aquasana SimplySoft 60K costs $478 less ($1,049 vs $1,527).
Aquasana SimplySoft 60K
A certified, salt efficient softener for a large household with very hard water that does not need high flow. Homes with many bathrooms in use at once should look for more flow.
Amazon $1,049$1,049
Prices 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 SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain for warranty (10 years on the valve, 99 years on the tanks vs 5 years on the valve, 10 years on the tanks).
- Choose the Aquasana SimplySoft 60K for value ($17.48 per 1,000 grains ($1,049, 60,000 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 | Aquasana SimplySoft 60K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 4 $23.86 per 1,000 grains ($1,527, 64,000 grains) | 31 $17.48 per 1,000 grains ($1,049, 60,000 grains) |
| Salt efficiency 20% | 50 salt efficiency not published (neutral score used) | 77 4,543 grains per lb of salt |
| Flow 15% | 50 service flow not published (neutral score used) | 14 11.1 gpm service flow |
| Warranty 25% | 100 10 years on the valve, 99 years on the tanks | 44 5 years on the valve, 10 years on the tanks |
| Certification 10% | 50 certification not stated (neutral score used) | 100 certified to NSF/ANSI 44 |
Specifications
| SoftPro Elite 64,000 Grain | Aquasana SimplySoft 60K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated capacity | 64,000 grains | 60,000 grains |
| Resin | - | 1.5 cu ft |
| Service flow | - | 11.1 gpm |
| Salt efficiency | - | 4,543 grains per lb |
| Highest hardness | - | 200 gpg |
| Highest iron | - | 1 ppm |
| Control | ||
| Regenerates on demand | Yes | Yes |
| App or remote monitoring | No | No |
| Bypass valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Resin tank | - | 12 x 35 in |
| Certification and warranty | ||
| NSF/ANSI 44 | - | Yes |
| Valve warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Tank warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |