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Our Verdict (Best for)
The Brita Large 10-Cup a.k.a. Brita Everyday pitcher, using the Elite filter cartridge, offers solid usability, being lightweight with fast filtration and a smooth pour. We also like the filter life indicator that tracks the actual water used by the number of refills. What’s more, the Brita Large is highly affordable long-term. However, although the pitcher combined with the Elite filter element has an impressive 32 contaminants NSF-certified for reduction, these are mostly limited to easier-to-remove organics. And even more important, filtration performance in our lab testing was disappointing. Another con: There was still some taste to the filtered water. Bottom line: No buying recommendation.
The Brita Large, some people also call it the Brita Everyday, is a water filter pitcher. It’s designed for use as a drinking water filter and can purify both tap water and properly disinfected well water.
As usual, we’ve tested the pitcher with our own hands:
- Hands-on experience: We assembled, primed, used, and maintained it.
- Filtration effectiveness: We sent an unfiltered and a filtered tap water sample to a professional lab for analysis in order to determine real-life contaminant reduction capabilities. Plus, we checked for NSF certifications and other test data.
- More testing: We performed a taste & odor test as well as a filtration speed test.
- All other product aspects: We considered initial + long-term cost, product warranties, additional features, frequent customer complaints, etc.
Contents
Overall Rating: /5.00
Filtration: /5.00
Usability: /5.00
Costs: /5.00
| Type: | Water Filter Pitcher |
| Price (Jan 20, 2025, w/o Short-Term Sales): | $49.27 |
| Estimated Yearly Cost (Mar 19, 2024): | ~$55-60 |
Overall Rating: /5.00
What We Like Most
- Filtered water had no odor.
- 32 NSF/ANSI certifications for contaminant reduction against NSF 42, 43, and 401 standards.
- Easy to set up and use (lightweight, pours nicely even when fast, flip top for easy refilling).
- Very fast filtration.
- Easy to maintain with long 120-gallon filter life.
- Filter life indicator tracks water use by the number of pitcher refills.
- Very affordable annual filter replacement costs.
What We Don’t Like
- No or partial reduction in 5 (6) contaminants in our lab testing.
- Filtered water still had some taste.
- NSF certifications mostly limited to “easier-to-remove” organics.
- Short 90-day warranty.
- 3rd-party customers complained about clogged filters, cracked plastic, and spilling water when pouring.
Video: Adam Reviews the Brita Large 10-Cup (Everyday)
Video Chapters
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:24 – General Information
- 02:34 – Lab Results
- 04:28 – Filter Media
- 04:57 – Speed Test
- 05:36 – Taste and Odor Test
- 05:48 – NSF Certifications
- 06:50 – Usability
- 07:55 – Cost
- 08:14 – More Cons
- 08:31 – Final Verdict & Comparison
- 10:16 – Outro
How the Brita Everyday Compares to…
10 Other Water Filter Pitchers
In this video, Mike highlights our water filter pitcher top picks. The Brita Everyday was included in our testing, but didn’t make the cut.
Please note: Our full guide on the best water filter pitchers is available here.
Video Chapters + Comparison Sheet
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:58 – Our 11 Pitchers
- 02:00 – How We Tested & Ranked
- 04:29 – Pitcher Assembly & Filter Priming
- 05:21 – Sampling Process
- 06:18 – Taste & Odor Test
- 06:58 – Speed Test
- 08:28 – Best Overall (Clearly Filtered)
- 12:27 – Best for Usability + Affordability (Waterdrop)
- 15:45 – Best for Bacteria & Cyst (LifeStraw)
- 18:30 – Best for Nitrate (ZeroWater)
- 23:00 – Best for Fluoride
- 23:39 – Summary
Full Analysis of the Brita Large 10-Cup
Filtration: /5.00
1. Lab Results: /5.00
Remember that our before vs after lab comparison is not an exact science. It’s informational and subject to variability, inaccuracies, and interferences caused by natural fluctuations in water quality, accidental contamination, human error, instrumentation issues, and more. Furthermore, our lab-testing is limited to those contaminants present in our water supplies and at their respective concentrations. As such, it can only give us a general idea for how effective a certain water treatment product might be.
Lab Results Chart
| Potentially Harmful | Aesthetic Issues | Feed Water Level | Filtered Water Level | Reduction Rate | |
| Water Disinfectants | |||||
| Chlorine (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0.2 | 0 | 100% |
| Disinfection Byproducts | |||||
| Bromodichloromethane (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.58 | 0 | 100% | |
| Bromoform (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.75 | 0 | 100% | |
| Dibromochloromethane (µg/l) | ✖ | 0.94 | 0 | 100% | |
| Metals | |||||
| Copper (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0.01 | 0 | 100% |
| Barium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.01 | 0 | 100% | |
| Boron (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.04 | 0.03 | 25% | |
| Lithium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0% | |
| Strontium (mg/L) | ✖ | 0.18 | 0.08 | 56% | |
| Salts | |||||
| Nitrate (N) (mg/L) | ✖ | 1.65 | 1.31 | 21% | |
| Fluoride (mg/L) (Flawed?) | ✖ | 0.46 | 0.53* | 15% Increase* | |
| Other | |||||
| Uranium (µg/L) | ✖ | 7 | 3 | 57% | |
| Aesthetic Parameters | |||||
| Hardness (mg/L) | ✖ | 111.9 | 85.4 | 24% | |
| Impurities NOT Detected in Unfiltered Tap Water Sample | |||||
| Aluminum (mg/L) | ✖ | ✖ | 0 | 0.01 | |
| Silver (mg/L) | ✖ | 0 | 0.01 | ||
| *Due to known interferences of the applied testing method, we assume fluoride levels must be taken with a grain of salt. | |||||
| Explanation: | |||||
| Full Removal | |||||
| Considerable Reduction | |||||
| Concentration More Than Double of Unfiltered Water Sample | |||||
| Potential Leaching Reached or Exceeded the Strictest Public Health Guideline We Could Find | |||||
*100% means reduction to below the minimum detection level. To learn more about our testing procedures check our editorial guidelines.
Link to Filtered Water Report
Link to Unfiltered Water Report
Usability: /5.00
Costs: /5.00
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About the Author(s)
Adam has always loved testing and reviewing the latest products. He began his BOS Water journey doing simple pitchers and has since expanded his expertise to installing and evaluating advanced point-of-entry systems. Cultivating a small business in the filmmaking industry, Adam is also in front of the camera sharing his findings on the BOS Water YouTube channel.
Mike is a former team member who made his mark by contributing to our first big water filter pitcher comparison video and reviewing a couple POE water treatment systems. Beyond the world of water solutions, Mike is a full-time blogger and YouTuber alongside his wife, Ashley. Together, they’ve transformed their passions into a creative space called Joyfully Growing, where they share DIY tutorials and simple home improvement tips to help others love the homes they’re in.
Raoul has a background in mechanical engineering and has been writing about home water treatment since 2015. He designs our product review processes, analyzes the results, and ties everything together. As editor-in-chief, he tries hard to keep the whole operation running smoothly behind the scenes.