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A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink vs Frizzlife SK99

Only the A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink is certified to reduce PFAS, chloramine, mercury and microplastics and 1 more. Verdict: the A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink for broader certified protection (8 vs 3 of the contaminants we track); the Frizzlife SK99 if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $168 a year on the A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink and $105 on the Frizzlife SK99; they cost $140 and $126 to buy.

A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under SinkFrizzlife SK99
TypeUnder-sink filterUnder-sink filter
Price$140$126
Filters + water a year (2 people)$168$105
Filter cost per gallon (rated life)17¢—
Gallons per day——
Pure to drain——
Installationdiydiy
PFASCertified—
LeadCertifiedCertified
ChlorineCertifiedCertified
ChloramineCertifiedBrand test only
Fluoride—Brand test only
MercuryCertifiedBrand test only
MicroplasticsCertified—
CystsCertifiedCertified
VOCsCertifiedBrand test only
Check price on Amazon: AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink →Check price on Amazon: SK99 →