Home › Water Filters › Classic Countertop RO vs No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

Classic Countertop RO vs No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

AquaTru's $449 model meets Clearly Filtered's $90 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Classic Countertop RO wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher undercuts it by $359. Choose the Classic Countertop RO for performance, the No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher to save.

Classic Countertop RO: 2 category wins No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher: 1 category wins

Side by side

Classic Countertop RO

$449

No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

$90

Filter type

Countertop RO

Pitcher

Removes

lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine

lead, PFAS, fluoride, chlorine

NSF certified

42, 53, 58, 401

42, 53, 401

Flow rate

0.2 GPM

0.3 GPMWin

Filter life

600 galWin

100 gal

Filter cost / yr

100 USDWin

180 USD

Installation

No-install

Storage tank

Classic Countertop RO

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

Buy on Amazon → Buy from AquaTru →

No. 1 Filtered Water Pitcher

Premium pitcher that reduces lead, PFAS, and fluoride without any installation.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Clearly Filtered →

More head-to-heads in your inbox

A weekly comparison and the deals worth knowing about. Unsubscribe anytime.

Wire NEWSLETTER.formAction in src/config.ts to enable submissions.

As an Amazon Associate HomeGodmother earns from qualifying purchases.