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A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink vs Waterdrop 10UA

Only the A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chloramine and mercury and 3 more. Verdict: the A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under Sink for broader certified protection (8 vs 1 of the contaminants we track); the Waterdrop 10UA 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 $31 on the Waterdrop 10UA; they cost $140 and $59 to buy.

A. O. Smith AO-US-200 2-Stage Under SinkWaterdrop 10UA
TypeUnder-sink filterUnder-sink filter
Price$140$59
Filters + water a year (2 people)$168$31
Filter cost per gallon (rated life)17¢0.3¢
Gallons per day——
Pure to drain——
Installationdiydiy
PFASCertified—
LeadCertified—
ChlorineCertifiedCertified
ChloramineCertified—
MercuryCertifiedBrand test only
MicroplasticsCertified—
CystsCertified—
VOCsCertified—
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