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Big Berkey vs CF1 Whole House
Berkey's $367 model meets SpringWell's $967 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
The CF1 Whole House wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the Big Berkey undercuts it by $600. Choose the CF1 Whole House for performance, the Big Berkey to save.
Big Berkey: 1 category wins CF1 Whole House: 2 category wins
Side by side
Big Berkey
$367
CF1 Whole House
$967
Filter type
Gravity countertop
Whole-house
Removes
lead, PFAS, chlorine, fluoride
chlorine, sediment, chloramine
NSF certified
N/A
42
Flow rate
0.06 GPM
12 GPMWin
Filter life
6,000 gal
1,000,000 galWin
Filter cost / yr
60 USDWin
90 USD
Installation
No-install
Professional
Storage tank
No
No
Big Berkey
Gravity-fed stainless countertop system that filters water anywhere without plumbing or power.
CF1 Whole House
Whole-house carbon system that removes chlorine and chloramine across the entire home.
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