APEC ROES-UV75-SS vs Express Water RO5DX
Only the Express Water RO5DX is certified to reduce TDS. Verdict: the Express Water RO5DX for broader certified protection (1 vs 0 of the contaminants we track).
| APEC ROES-UV75-SS | Express Water RO5DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $280 | $190 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | — | — |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 75 | 50 |
| Pure to drain | — | 0.33:1 |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| 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 |
| Cysts | Brand test only | — |
| TDS | — | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Brand test only | — |