HomeWater FiltersClassic Countertop RO vs PLUS Faucet Filtration System

Classic Countertop RO vs PLUS Faucet Filtration System

AquaTru's $449 model meets PUR's $33 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The PLUS Faucet Filtration System wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $416.

Classic Countertop RO: 1 category wins PLUS Faucet Filtration System: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Classic Countertop RO

$449

PLUS Faucet Filtration System

$33
Filter type
Countertop RO
Faucet-mount
Removes
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
lead, chlorine, mercury
NSF certified
42, 53, 58, 401
42, 53
Flow rate
0.2 GPM
0.52 GPMWin
Filter life
600 galWin
100 gal
Filter cost / yr
100 USD
60 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.

PLUS Faucet Filtration System

Faucet-mounted filter that reduces lead and chlorine on demand with a simple twist.

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