APEC RO-PERM vs AquaTru Carafe
Only the AquaTru Carafe is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine and chloramine and 9 more. Verdict: the AquaTru Carafe for broader certified protection (13 vs 0 of the contaminants we track).
| APEC RO-PERM | AquaTru Carafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Countertop reverse osmosis |
| Price | $370 | $375 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $80 | — |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 90 | 35 |
| Pure to drain | — | 1.7:1 |
| Installation | diy | none |
| PFAS | — | Certified |
| Lead | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chlorine | — | Certified |
| Chloramine | — | Certified |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | Certified |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | Certified |
| Nitrate | — | Certified |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Microplastics | — | Certified |
| Cysts | — | Certified |
| VOCs | — | Certified |
| TDS | — | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |
| Copper | — | Certified |