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Big Berkey vs Standard Pitcher
Berkey's $367 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 $338.
Big Berkey: 1 category wins Standard Pitcher: 2 category wins
Side by side
Big Berkey
$367
Standard Pitcher
$29
Filter type
Gravity countertop
Pitcher
Removes
lead, PFAS, chlorine, fluoride
chlorine, mercury
NSF certified
N/A
42, 53
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
0.5 GPMWin
Filter life
6,000 galWin
40 gal
Filter cost / yr
60 USD
36 USDWin
Installation
No-install
No-install
Storage tank
No
No
Big Berkey
Gravity-fed stainless countertop system that filters water anywhere without plumbing or power.
Standard Pitcher
Affordable everyday pitcher that improves taste and cuts chlorine right out of the box.
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