HomeWater FiltersClassic Countertop RO vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

Classic Countertop RO vs FM-25 Faucet Mount

AquaTru's $449 model meets Culligan's $22 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The FM-25 Faucet Mount wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $427.

Classic Countertop RO: 1 category wins FM-25 Faucet Mount: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Classic Countertop RO

$449

FM-25 Faucet Mount

$22
Filter type
Countertop RO
Faucet-mount
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
lead, chlorine
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
42, 53
Flow rate
0.2 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
600 galWin
200 gal
Filter cost / yr
100 USD
40 USDWin
Installation
No-install
DIY
Storage tank
No
No

Classic Countertop RO

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

FM-25 Faucet Mount

Inexpensive faucet-mount filter that reduces lead and chlorine for better-tasting tap water.

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