APEC ROTL-A1000 vs Frizzlife PD800-TAM4
Only the APEC ROTL-A1000 is certified to reduce PFAS and TDS. Verdict: the APEC ROTL-A1000 for broader certified protection (2 vs 0 of the contaminants we track); the Frizzlife PD800-TAM4 if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $194 a year on the APEC ROTL-A1000 and $111 on the Frizzlife PD800-TAM4; they cost $599 and $650 to buy.
| APEC ROTL-A1000 | Frizzlife PD800-TAM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $599 | $650 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $194 | $111 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | 12¢ |
| Gallons per day | 1000 | 800 |
| Pure to drain | 2:1 | 2:1 |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | Brand test only |
| Lead | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Fluoride | — | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Nitrate | — | Brand test only |
| Chromium 6 | — | Brand test only |
| Mercury | — | Brand test only |
| TDS | Certified | Brand test only |
| Copper | — | Brand test only |