HomeWater FiltersTop Tier RO-90 vs Standard Pitcher

Top Tier RO-90 vs Standard Pitcher

APEC's $219 model meets Brita's $29 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Standard Pitcher wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $190.

Top Tier RO-90: 1 category wins Standard Pitcher: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Top Tier RO-90

$219

Standard Pitcher

$29
Filter type
Under-sink RO
Pitcher
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
chlorine, mercury
NSF certified
58
42, 53
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
1,000 galWin
40 gal
Filter cost / yr
60 USD
36 USDWin
Installation
DIY
No-install
Storage tank
Yes
No

Top Tier RO-90

Five-stage under-sink reverse osmosis that strips lead, PFAS, fluoride, and more.

Standard Pitcher

Affordable everyday pitcher that improves taste and cuts chlorine right out of the box.

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