APEC ROES-UV75-SS 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).
| APEC ROES-UV75-SS | Bluevua ROPOT-Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Countertop reverse osmosis |
| Price | $280 | $349 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | — | $115 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 75 | — |
| 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 |
| Cysts | Brand test only | — |
| TDS | — | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |