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
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Videos
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Best Countertop Water Filter in 2025? 26 Systems (Lab-)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
Best Countertop Reverse Osmosis System in 2025? 10 Filters (Lab-)Tested!
- Link to Comparison Sheet
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:27 – Our 10 Countertop ROs
- 01:15 – How We Tested & Rated
- 04:23 – System Setup & Filter Priming
- 04:38 – Sampling Process
- 05:41 – Lab Testing Disclaimer
- 06:07 – Taste & Odor Test
- 06:28 – Speed Test
- 07:05 – Pure-to-Drain Ratio Test
- 07:31 – Best Overall (AquaTru Classic)
- 10:49 – Best Budget Pick (AquaTru Carafe)
- 12:30 – Best for Hot Water (NU Aqua & APEC)
- 15:30 – Honorable Mention (Bluevua)
- 16:00 – Summary
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
AquaTru Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Review Part 2: 🧪 LAB TEST (Perfect Results!)
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:26 – Our #1
- 01:06 – Discounts
- 01:29 – Cost
- 01:45 – Features
- 03:06 – Setup
- 04:59 – How to Use
- 05:59 – More Features
- 06:35 – Cons
- 07:46 – Lab Test
- 12:45 – Taste Test
- 13:33 – Summary
Dedicated Reviews
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