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ZeroWater vs. Brita vs. PUR: Who Wins?

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There’s good news for water drinkers: Brita, PUR and ZeroWater filters all make tap water safer to drink. Lead filtration is available from all three of these top brands, with certificates from independent agencies. However, we wanted to know how much the resulting water differs, and how much you’re paying for extra filtration. 

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There’s good news for water drinkers: Brita, PUR and ZeroWater filters all make tap water safer to drink. Lead filtration is available from all three of these top brands, with certificates from independent agencies. However, we wanted to know how much the resulting water differs, and how much you’re paying for extra filtration. 

So, after 40 hours of research and initial testing we spent another three years using Brita, ZeroWater and PUR pitchers side-by-side. After our third set of blind taste tests, we found that only the ZeroWater – 6-Cup Pitcher offers the elusive taste profile of purified water, while the Brita – Monterey offers the best value.

This review will focus on the differences between the Brita, PUR and ZeroWater filter pitcher systems. But check out our full review of the best water filters if you’re curious about other competition. Also see our faucet water filter review if you’re interested in the convenience of on-demand filtered water without the hassle of installing a new tap.

In order to compare the Brita, PUR and ZeroWater filter pitchers, we noted differences in certifications, mineral levels, filtration speed and, of course, our office and home taste tests. We also used our general impressions of the products during everyday use over the course of three years of in-home testing.

Table of contents

Water filter quality

Ergonomics of each pitcher

Water filter speed

Water filter taste tests

Chlorine removal

Filter life

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