Countertop water filters provide clean water for drinking and cooking. Installation-free and simple to use (ideal for renters), they protect against harmful contaminants and improve water aesthetics.
Big Comparisons
our big countertop water filter comparisons
Videos
some of our countertop filter YouTube videos (→ visit our channel)
The Best Countertop Reverse Osmosis Systems We Tested!
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:49 – What’s New
- 01:40 – Our 18 RO Systems
- 04:47 – AquaTru Classic (Pt. 1) + How We Tested
- 13:06 – AquaTru Classic (Pt. 2) + 3 System Types
- 18:05 – AquaTru Classic (Pt. 3)
- 26:19 – AquaTru Carafe + Bluevua ROPOT
- 39:34 – Hot Water: Waterdrop C1H
- 46:16 – Hot & Cold Water: Waterdrop A1
- 53:16 – Remaining Systems (Quick-Fire Round)
- 59:09 – Summary
The Best Countertop Water Filters We Tested!
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:33 – Our 26 Countertop Filters
- 03:14 – How We Tested & Rated
- 09:11 – Best Overall (AquaTru Classic)
- 14:33 – Best RO Budget Pick (AquaTru Carafe)
- 16:50 – Honorable Mention (Bluevua RO100ROPOT)
- 18:27 – Best “Regular” Filters (Aquasana CWM & ZeroWater)
- 27:47 – Best “Regular” Budget Pick (Waterdrop ED04)
- 33:04 – Summary
26 Countertop Water Filters (Lab-)Tested: Our Top 5 in 5 Mins!
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:19 – 1. Best Overall (AquaTru Classic)
- 01:54 – 2. Best RO Budget Pick (AquaTru Carafe)
- 02:35 – 3. and 4. Best “Regular” Filters (Aquasana CWM & ZeroWater)
- 04:30 – 5. Best “Regular” Budget Pick (Waterdrop ED04)
- 05:19 – Outro
Does It Still Leach CANCER Chemicals?! | FINAL Waterdrop A1 Lab Test & Review
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:35 – What Happened So Far
- 02:27 – The New Waterdrop A1
- 02:59 – Does It Still Leach?
- 03:28 – Contaminant Reduction
- 04:22 – Updated Google Sheet
- 04:47 – NSF Standards
- 05:17 – Taste & Odor
- 05:22 – Filter Process
- 06:05 – Usability
- 10:09 – Wastewater
- 10:23 – User Complaints
- 10:52 – Costs
- 11:24 – Summary
- 12:30 – Outro
The Budget RO Hack That Beats $500 Systems?! (AquaTru Carafe Lab Test + Review)
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:21 – General Information
- 02:00 – Lab Testing
- 02:40 – Lab Results
- 04:15 – NSF Certifications
- 05:07 – Taste & Odor Test
- 05:13 – Filter Process
- 05:21 – Usability
- 06:22 – Wastewater Test
- 06:43 – Filter Replacements
- 07:35 – More Cons
- 07:47 – Price
- 08:02 – Summary
- 08:23 – Outro
Dedicated Reviews
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