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Comparing Water Filters

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Awards Editors' Choice Award
Best Under Sink Filter
Editors' Choice Award
Best Pitcher Water Filter
Best Buy Award
Best Value Pitcher Filter
Top Pick Award
Best Countertop Reverse Osmosis System
 
Price $220 ListCheck Price at Amazon$30 List
$24.99 at Amazon		$434 List
$299.00 at Amazon		$200 List
$199.95 at Amazon
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Pros Superb filtration, widely enjoyed taste, low annual cost for reverse osmosisIncredible filtration, included TDS meter, easy setupGreat taste, can pour water while the reservoir is still filteringZero installation reverse osmosis system, exceptional filtration performance, fast setupAffordable reverse osmosis system, good taste
Cons Time-consuming installation, shorter stage 1-3 filter lifeFilters slowly after a few weeks of useFilters have short lifespanExpensive, large countertop footprintWastes water, longer installation time
Bottom Line One of the best ways to provide filtered and desirable water for your homeBest-in-class filtration and convenience for an approachable initial and annual costA simple, effective pitcher that produces high-quality water at a low yearly costThe best option for renters or short-term tenants who want a hassle-free setup, this efficient reverse osmosis system provides immediate water purificationA more affordable reverse osmosis system that produces highly filtered and delicious water but wastes more water than others in the process
Rating Categories iSpring RCC7 ZeroWater 10-Cup 5-... PUR Classic 11 Cup... Bluevua RO100ROPOT APEC Essence ROES-50
Contaminant Removal (50%)
10.0
10.0
8.3
10.0
9.9
Taste (30%)
7.9
6.6
9.0
6.3
7.2
Setup and Maintenance (10%)
3.0
8.6
8.6
7.2
3.0
Operating Costs (10%)
8.3
5.5
6.4
6.3
7.5
Specifications iSpring RCC7 ZeroWater 10-Cup 5-... PUR Classic 11 Cup... Bluevua RO100ROPOT APEC Essence ROES-50
Measured Chlorine Removal 100% 100% 95% 100% 100%
Measured Fluoride Removal 100% 100% 100% 100% 95%
PFAS Removal? Yes Yes Not stated Yes Yes
Type Reverse Osmosis Pitcher Pitcher Reverse Osmosis (Countertop) Reverse Osmosis
Cost per year (160 gal per month) $46 $450 $288 $150 $82
Cost per year (40 gal per month) $46 $58 $72 $150 $82
Replacement Schedule Stage 1 - 3, every 6 months
RO, every 2-3 years
Post carbon, every 12 months		 After 18,000 mg of dissolved solids; 1-40 gallons 40 gallons or 2 months Stage 1, 2, and 4, every 12 months
Stage 3, every 12-24 months		 Stage 1, 2, 3 Pre-Filters, every 6-12 months
Stage 4 RO Membrane, every 2-4 Years
Stage 5 Carbon Post-Filter, every 2-4 Years
Replacement Cost 2 year supply for $92 2 for $30
4 for $40
8 for $90
12 for $115
16 for $150		 $24 for a 4 pack Stage 1, 2, and 4 are $29.99 each, stage 3 filter is $59.99 Stages 1-3 for $27
RO for $45
Carbon for $10
NSF/ANSI certified Certified to NSF/ANSI 58 N/A NSF certified to reduce chlorine, mercury, copper, zinc and other chemical & physical substances N/A N/A
Measured Sulfate Removal 100% 100% 35% 99% 100%
Measured Copper Removal 100% 100% 88% 100% 100%
Measured Iron Removal 100% 99% 85% 100% 100%
Measured Lead Removal 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Model RCC7 10 Cup 11 Cup RO100ROPOT Essence ROES-50
Waste water generated 33% 0% 0% 33% 25%
Other certifications In strict accordance with American quality standards IAPMO certified to reduce PFOA/PFOS, lead, chromium and mercury N/A Water Quality Association (WQA) Certified Water Quality Association (WQA) Certified