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Classic Countertop RO vs Big Berkey
AquaTru's $449 model meets Berkey's $367 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
The Big Berkey wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $82.
Classic Countertop RO: 1 category wins Big Berkey: 2 category wins
Side by side
Classic Countertop RO
$449
Big Berkey
$367
Filter type
Countertop RO
Gravity countertop
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
lead, PFAS, chlorine, fluoride
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
N/A
Flow rate
0.2 GPMWin
0.06 GPM
Filter life
600 gal
6,000 galWin
Filter cost / yr
100 USD
60 USDWin
Installation
No-install
No-install
Storage tank
No
No
Classic Countertop RO
Countertop reverse osmosis that needs no plumbing yet removes a huge contaminant range.
Big Berkey
Gravity-fed stainless countertop system that filters water anywhere without plumbing or power.
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