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Rhino Whole House vs Classic Countertop RO

Aquasana's $1099 model meets AquaTru's $449 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Rhino Whole House wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the Classic Countertop RO undercuts it by $650. Choose the Rhino Whole House for performance, the Classic Countertop RO to save.

Rhino Whole House: 2 category wins Classic Countertop RO: 1 category wins

Side by side

Rhino Whole House

$1099

Classic Countertop RO

$449

Filter type

Whole-house

Countertop RO

Removes

chlorine, sediment, chloramine

lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine

NSF certified

42, 53, 58, 401

Flow rate

7 GPMWin

0.2 GPM

Filter life

1,000,000 galWin

600 gal

Filter cost / yr

180 USD

100 USDWin

Installation

Professional

No-install

Storage tank

Rhino Whole House

Whole-house system that treats every tap with high-capacity carbon and sediment filtration.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Aquasana →

Classic Countertop RO

Countertop reverse osmosis that needs no plumbing yet removes a huge contaminant range.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from AquaTru →

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