APEC RO-PERM vs Bluevua ROPOT-Lite
Only the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite is certified to reduce lead and TDS. Verdict: the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite for broader certified protection (2 vs 0 of the contaminants we track); the APEC RO-PERM if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $80 a year on the APEC RO-PERM and $115 on the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite; they cost $370 and $349 to buy.
| APEC RO-PERM | Bluevua ROPOT-Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Countertop reverse osmosis |
| Price | $370 | $349 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $80 | $115 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 90 | — |
| Pure to drain | — | 3:1 |
| Installation | diy | none |
| PFAS | — | Brand test only |
| Lead | Brand test only | Certified |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Microplastics | — | Brand test only |
| TDS | — | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |