Alexapure Pro gravity filter (Gen 2) vs Aquasana Clean Water Machine
Only the Aquasana Clean Water Machine is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine and chloramine and 4 more. Verdict: the Aquasana Clean Water Machine for broader certified protection (8 vs 0 of the contaminants we track); the Alexapure Pro gravity filter (Gen 2) if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $133 a year on the Alexapure Pro gravity filter (Gen 2) and $147 on the Aquasana Clean Water Machine; they cost $280 and $400 to buy.
| Alexapure Pro gravity filter (Gen 2) | Aquasana Clean Water Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop filter | Countertop filter |
| Price | $280 | $400 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $133 | $147 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 65¢ | 24¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Certified |
| Lead | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chloramine | Brand test only | Certified |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | — |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | — |
| Mercury | Brand test only | Certified |
| Microplastics | Brand test only | Certified |
| Cysts | Brand test only | Certified |
| VOCs | Brand test only | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |
| Uranium | Brand test only | — |