Purchasing a water filter pitcher is one of the best ways to ensure your water is the best it can be.
Brita is the obvious choice for water filters, but there’s a lot of newer brands with great features as well. Below we listed the ones we liked and the benefits they offer.
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Top Pick: Brita 10-Cup Water Pitcher
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Brita 10-Cup Pitcher is the standard for the industry.
Advanced filtration technology removes the chlorine which helps improve the taste and health of your water. Brita’s filter also reduces large of amounts of other impurities such as copper, mercury and cadmium.
The flip-top on the pitcher makes it easy to refill.
You’ll also see a sticker indicator inside which will tells you when it’s time to change the filter – don’t worry, they’re not that expensive.
Typically you’ll need to replace the filter every 40 gallons or 2-months.
Highlights
- Capacity of 10 cups of water
- Filter is easy to use
- Relatively large – perfect for 4-5 person family!
- Reduces the amount of copper, mercury, and cadmium in tap water
- Removes chlorine taste for fresher tasting water
- Pitcher is made from BPA materials
- Lid is easy to fill and eliminates spilling
- Did you know: 1 filter is equivalent to 300 standard sized plastic water bottles
Potential Flaws
- Water spout is fairly small, so takes a while to pour
- Very basic and lacks features
Aquagear Water Pitcher
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The Aquagear Water Pitcher is in the upper echelon of water pitchers.
USA-made filters are both larger and more complex than most others on our list. Aquagear boasts triple capacity water filters which can produce 150 gallons of water each time – as a reference, it’s 3x longer than Brita.
You might be surprised by the price – it’s higher than you’d normally pay.
Highlights
- Made in the USA and meets all product standards
- Good design and made with 100% BPA free materials
- Filter is extra strong as it is able to filter 150 gallons of water in its lifetime
- Reduces lead, chromium, mercury and chlorine from tap water
- Filter has 5 stages and 2 micron pores to produce extremely clean water
- Able to retain calcium and magnesium in water, which are beneficial to the body
- Comes with a lifetime guarantee and will be replaced for free if it ever breaks
- Customer services offers same-day support
Potential Flaws
- Design is not great, and pouring is actually quite difficult
- Pricier than other standard water pitchers
Brita Large Water Pitcher
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If you’re looking to add a bit more style to your kitchen, the Brita Large Water Pitcher is a good investment.
Not only does it remove impurities from your water, it comes in a wide range of colors to accent your décor. Be careful of the lid, though, as it has a history of coming off unexpectedly.
Highlights
- Holds 10 cups of water
- Comes in multiple colors including green, black, orange, red, and white
- Handle is made with a soft-grip handle for easy filling
- Reduces copper, cadmium, and mercury for better tasting water
- Comes with an electronic filter indicator so you know when the filter needs to be replaced
- Filter lasts for about 40 gallons of water, or on average 2 months of use
Potential Flaws
- Lid does not always fit properly and frequently falls off
Nakii Fast-Filter Pitchers
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The Nakii Water Pitcher is perfect if you want a stylish but functional product.
Reduces 97% of chlorine in tap water and removes rust (usually from older faucets), mercury, and chlorine. The filter was designed in Japan and has proven to be 10-12x more effective than regular carbon filters.
Biggest downside is that it is small and not meant for large families.
Highlights
- Capacity of 1.8 liters, or 8 cups of water
- Rectangular in shape and can fit most refrigerator doors
- Pitcher is clear plastic and handle is wood
- Reduces mercury, chlorine, rust and sediment in water
- Filter uses activated carbon fiber to help clean your water
- Each filter has a lifespan of 150 gallons before needing to be changes
Potential Flaws
- Small in size and not meant for a larger family