HomeWater FiltersClassic Countertop RO vs Standard Pitcher

Classic Countertop RO vs Standard Pitcher

AquaTru's $449 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 $420.

Classic Countertop RO: 1 category wins Standard Pitcher: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Classic Countertop RO

$449

Standard Pitcher

$29
Filter type
Countertop RO
Pitcher
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
chlorine, mercury
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
42, 53
Flow rate
0.2 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
600 galWin
40 gal
Filter cost / yr
100 USD
36 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.

Standard Pitcher

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

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