Home › Water Filters › Standard Pitcher vs PLUS Faucet Filtration System

Standard Pitcher vs PLUS Faucet Filtration System

Brita's $29 model meets PUR's $33 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The PLUS Faucet Filtration System wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the Standard Pitcher undercuts it by $4. Choose the PLUS Faucet Filtration System for performance, the Standard Pitcher to save.

Standard Pitcher: 1 category wins PLUS Faucet Filtration System: 2 category wins

Side by side

Standard Pitcher

$29

PLUS Faucet Filtration System

$33

Filter type

Pitcher

Faucet-mount

Removes

chlorine, mercury

lead, chlorine, mercury

NSF certified

42, 53

Flow rate

0.5 GPM

0.52 GPMWin

Filter life

40 gal

100 galWin

Filter cost / yr

36 USDWin

60 USD

Installation

No-install

DIY

Storage tank

Standard Pitcher

Affordable everyday pitcher that improves taste and cuts chlorine right out of the box.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Brita →

PLUS Faucet Filtration System

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

Buy on Amazon → Buy from PUR →

More head-to-heads in your inbox

A weekly comparison and the deals worth knowing about. Unsubscribe anytime.

Wire NEWSLETTER.formAction in src/config.ts to enable submissions.

As an Amazon Associate HomeGodmother earns from qualifying purchases.