HomeWater FiltersOptimH2O Reverse Osmosis vs Standard Pitcher

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis vs Standard Pitcher

Aquasana's $379 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 $350.

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis: 1 category wins Standard Pitcher: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis

$379

Standard Pitcher

$29
Filter type
Under-sink RO
Pitcher
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
chlorine, mercury
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
42, 53
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
600 galWin
40 gal
Filter cost / yr
110 USD
36 USDWin
Installation
DIY
No-install
Storage tank
Yes
No

OptimH2O Reverse Osmosis

Under-sink RO with Claryum remineralization that targets lead, PFAS, and fluoride.

Standard Pitcher

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

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