HomeWater FiltersBig Berkey vs TMJRF2 Jr. F2

Big Berkey vs TMJRF2 Jr. F2

Berkey's $367 model meets Home Master's $160 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Big Berkey wins on more spec categories (3–0), but the TMJRF2 Jr. F2 undercuts it by $207. Choose the Big Berkey for performance, the TMJRF2 Jr. F2 to save.

Big Berkey: 3 category wins TMJRF2 Jr. F2: 0 category wins

Side by side

 

Big Berkey

$367

TMJRF2 Jr. F2

$160
Filter type
Gravity countertop
Under-sink RO
Removes
lead, PFAS, chlorine, fluoride
lead, PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, arsenic, chlorine
NSF certified
N/A
58
Flow rate
0.06 GPMWin
0.05 GPM
Filter life
6,000 galWin
500 gal
Filter cost / yr
60 USDWin
65 USD
Installation
No-install
DIY
Storage tank
No
No

Big Berkey

Gravity-fed stainless countertop system that filters water anywhere without plumbing or power.

TMJRF2 Jr. F2

Compact countertop-to-faucet RO with remineralization and an easy filter-swap design.

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