The Kinetico equipment is excellent with a large loyal group of customers.
They are very efficient and have one of the longest warranties in the business. Of course no one needs water 245 hours a day, but Kinetico provides endless high water quality regardless of use whether it is light or heavy.
The non-electric system assures there are no breakdowns due to electrical problems.
The regeneration occurs with treated water and this helps extend the life of resins.
Bob Villa is sponsored by Sears and could have free softeners for the rest of his life but he has Kinetico in both his mass. and Florida homes.
They are more expensive than the brands you mentioned but you would be pleased with its perfomance. I have had other softeners and now i have a Kinetico and I am glad I made the investment.