APEC RO-PERM vs SimPure Y7P-BW
The APEC RO-PERM and SimPure Y7P-BW are certified for the same contaminants we track. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $80 a year on the APEC RO-PERM and $117 on the SimPure Y7P-BW; they cost $370 and $370 to buy.
| APEC RO-PERM | SimPure Y7P-BW | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Countertop reverse osmosis |
| Price | $370 | $370 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $80 | $117 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 90 | 100 |
| Pure to drain | — | 4:1 |
| Installation | diy | none |
| PFAS | — | Brand test only |
| Lead | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Chlorine | — | Brand test only |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Nitrate | — | Brand test only |
| Chromium 6 | — | Brand test only |
| Mercury | — | Brand test only |
| TDS | — | Brand test only |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |
| Copper | — | Brand test only |