A. O. Smith Direct Flow RO AOS-DFRO800 vs APEC ROTL-A1000
Only the APEC ROTL-A1000 is certified to reduce PFAS. Verdict: the APEC ROTL-A1000 for broader certified protection (2 vs 1 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $292 a year on the A. O. Smith Direct Flow RO AOS-DFRO800 and $194 on the APEC ROTL-A1000; they cost $575 and $599 to buy.
| A. O. Smith Direct Flow RO AOS-DFRO800 | APEC ROTL-A1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $575 | $599 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $292 | $194 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 40¢ | — |
| Gallons per day | 800 | 1000 |
| Pure to drain | 1.78:1 | 2:1 |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | — | Certified |
| Lead | — | Brand test only |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | — | Brand test only |
| TDS | Certified | Certified |