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Top Tier RO-90 vs No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

APEC's $219 model meets Clearly Filtered's $90 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Top Tier RO-90 wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher undercuts it by $129. Choose the Top Tier RO-90 for performance, the No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher to save.

Top Tier RO-90: 2 category wins No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher: 1 category wins

Side by side

Top Tier RO-90

$219

No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

$90

Filter type

Under-sink RO

Pitcher

Removes

lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine

lead, PFAS, fluoride, chlorine

NSF certified

42, 53, 401

Flow rate

0.06 GPM

0.3 GPMWin

Filter life

1,000 galWin

100 gal

Filter cost / yr

60 USDWin

180 USD

Installation

DIY

No-install

Storage tank

Yes

Top Tier RO-90

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

Buy on Amazon → Buy from APEC →

No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

Premium pitcher that reduces lead, PFAS, and fluoride without any installation.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Clearly Filtered →

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