HomeWater FiltersTop Tier RO-90 vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

Top Tier RO-90 vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

APEC's $219 model meets Culligan's $22 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The FM-25 Faucet Mount wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $197.

Top Tier RO-90: 1 category wins FM-25 Faucet Mount: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Top Tier RO-90

$219

FM-25 Faucet Mount

$22
Filter type
Under-sink RO
Faucet-mount
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
lead, chlorine
NSF certified
58
42, 53
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
1,000 galWin
200 gal
Filter cost / yr
60 USD
40 USDWin
Installation
DIY
DIY
Storage tank
Yes
No

Top Tier RO-90

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

FM-25 Faucet Mount

Inexpensive faucet-mount filter that reduces lead and chlorine for better-tasting tap water.

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