HomeWater FiltersTop Tier RO-90 vs CF1 Whole House

Top Tier RO-90 vs CF1 Whole House

APEC's $219 model meets SpringWell's $967 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The CF1 Whole House wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the Top Tier RO-90 undercuts it by $748. Choose the CF1 Whole House for performance, the Top Tier RO-90 to save.

Top Tier RO-90: 1 category wins CF1 Whole House: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Top Tier RO-90

$219

CF1 Whole House

$967
Filter type
Under-sink RO
Whole-house
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
chlorine, sediment, chloramine
NSF certified
58
42
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
12 GPMWin
Filter life
1,000 gal
1,000,000 galWin
Filter cost / yr
60 USDWin
90 USD
Installation
DIY
Professional
Storage tank
Yes
No

Top Tier RO-90

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

CF1 Whole House

Whole-house carbon system that removes chlorine and chloramine across the entire home.

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