And, again, the Everyday does not have a performance indicator device to directly measure how much water has been filtered.
Brita also offers more than a dozen other pitchers and dispensers, in various sizes and designs, that fit both filters. In my apartment-size counter-depth fridge, the Brita settled in easily, but the Pur was a tight fit.
Any regular-size standard-depth or counter-depth fridge should accommodate either. And, like the Pur, the Brita is heavy when full. But its capacity is only 20 gallons, versus 40 or more gallons for all of the filters we recommend. Both Pur and Brita do more for a fraction of the cost. And slow filtration can be even more frustrating with a smaller water volume. The Grand has a thumb-flip lid for one-handed filling, which is a feature we like on the Pur Classic and one the Everyday lacks.
Brita has some options that are more stylish than our picks—like the Monterey —with multiple color options and a more-classic pitcher shape. But this model has issues similar to those of the Grand.
We require additional Standard 53 certification encompassing organic compounds and heavy metals for the filters and, by extension, the pitchers we recommend.
The Soma Pitcher is stylish, with its white oak wood handle, but we found it tricky to pull apart for cleaning. And its wide spout created problems when we needed to pour with precision such as when filling a drinking bottle. We found the ZeroWater ZP pitcher extremely difficult to use because the lid had a tight fit and no lip to push on, so it was hard to remove for filling.
You have to squeeze the tip of the lid tightly and rely on a friction grip to get it open. When trying to pour out the last cupful of water, we repeatedly had problems with the filter and fill housing falling out and onto our hands, the glass, or the counter.
They deliver water at room temperature, and they take up valuable counter space. Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter and a former writer-editor for The Atlantic, Esquire, and others. He has anchored our unequaled coverage of air purifiers and water filters since Our pick. Pur Faster Flow Pitcher Filter Faster filtration, fewer certifications With 13 certifications—though notably not lead—the Faster Flow trades some functionality for faster filtration.
Pur Classic 11 Cup Pitcher A superior pitcher The elements that make the Pur Classic 11 Cup Pitcher stand out are its comfortable-to-hold handle, flip-top lid for one-handed filling , and high-volume fill tank. Everything we recommend.
Why you should trust us Who this is for Do you need a water filter? How we picked: Filters How we picked: Pitchers and dispensers How we tested Our picks: Pur filters, pitcher, and dispenser Runner-up: Brita filters, pitcher, and dispenser The competition.
Why you should trust us. Who this is for. Do you need a water filter? How we picked: Filters. Beyond all that, we looked for:. There are scores of potential water contaminants, and filters must be tested and certified for each one. So cost-per-filter and the replacement schedule give a sense of long-term cost competitiveness.
Wide availability: We especially wanted our recommended replacement filters to be easy to find for the foreseeable future. Reputation and reviews: We weighed the trends we found in filter owner reviews—both positive and negative—to get a fuller picture of how they perform, beyond their certification statistics and our own experience. How we picked: Pitchers and dispensers. How we tested. Our picks: Pur filters, pitcher, and dispenser.
Photo: Sarah Kobos. The companion Pur dispenser. Flaws but not dealbreakers. This is pretty speedy for a water pitcher filter, which relies on gravity to force water through the cartridge, with no water pressure or electricity to back it up.
The best performing Brita filter is its LongLast filter, which has an impressively long lifespan compared to other filter pitchers. ZeroWater is NSF certified for both standards 42 and 53, for the reduction of chlorine taste and odor, and lead. When you buy a Zero Water pitcher, the system comes with a free TDS meter, which you can use to measure the level of total dissolved solids in your water. The filter is carefully designed to provide the most thorough filtration, and the longest filter life, for a water filter pitcher.
In terms of contaminant removal, ZeroWater is definitely one of the most impressive water filters of its kind. When tap water is added to the filter pitcher, it flows through multiple filter media, including:.
But it does take the ZeroWater a little longer than the Brita to filter water — roughly just under 2 minutes to filter a full cup. Zero Water sells a variety of different filtration pitchers, all of which use the same-sized filter cartridge. The full range of Zero Water models is listed below:. The standard Brita filtration system has a lifespan of 40 gallons. While 40 gallons is pretty good for this sort of filtering system, Brita goes one better with its LongLast offering.
The ZeroWater was by far the best water filter pitcher of the bunch in both this and the previous rounds of testing. This water purifier pitcher is fairly affordable, sturdy and it comes in a few sizes all of which use the same filter. Those include a smaller cup round pitcher, cup dispenser with spigot and even a massive 5 gallon water jug that can be fitted onto a water cooler. In our testing, the ZeroWater filter removed nearly all of the TDS from the water we ran through it, finishing with a 0 average reading, making it our top performer by far.
ZeroWater is so confident in its filter products that each model comes with a TDS water quality tester to see for yourself how well it works. We used our own tester in addition to the one included and the filter delivered a perfect TDS score on both. Each one uses the same 5-stage filter so you can bet that you'll get similarly clean water no matter which unit you decide on. Brita is probably the best known of the water filter pitcher brands and it performed well in our testing, second only to the ZeroWater in the overall removal of dissolved materials.
Not a bad showing but still significantly less than the winner. Each one is said to filter 40 gallons of water, enough for roughly two months of steady use the same liffespan as ZeroWater. While I wasn't in love with the build of the Brita -- the plastic feels a bit cheap -- it is just 1. If you have small kids or folks in the home who can't lift a heavy pitcher, this may be a good pick. Brita also makes a "Longlast" filter that's designed to last three times as long as the standard filter.
We tested a Longlast and found it performed significantly worse than the Legacy standard filter. Plus, it's more expensive so I'd suggest sticking with the Legacy if buying a Brita. If the goal is to add alkaline to your water, then you'll want a completely different model. In a previous round of filter testing, we ran pH readings measurements of how acidic or basic your water is range from 0 to 14; 7 is a neutral reading. Despite conflicting research on the topic , some people attribute health benefits to more basic or alkaline water.
As a result, select companies make water pitchers with filters that actually add nutrients as your tap water passes through. This pitcher's water filtration system uses two filters at a time, but they are supposed to last for up to gallons.
One key thing to consider from this chart is the estimated life of each pitcher filter versus its cost. As you can see in the picture above, the ZeroWater filter on the far right is massive compared to others. Of course, that doesn't necessarily equal better performance but in this case, the ZeroWater did soundly outperform the others in removing contaminants.
ZeroWater claims to have a five-stage filter that's better at removing particles while preventing mold from growing with use. Based on our testing results, it seems the brand may be onto something. Keep in mind that filter life will vary based on the quality of your tap water and how much your filter has to "work" to remove impurities.
Get smart home reviews and ratings, video reviews, buying guides, prices and comparisons from CNET. To test these water filter pitchers, we washed each one with mild soap and water, then followed the individual manufacturer instructions for soaking, rinsing or otherwise prepping filters for use.
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