APEC ROTL-A1000 vs iSpring RO500AK-BN
Only the APEC ROTL-A1000 is certified to reduce PFAS. Verdict: the APEC ROTL-A1000 for broader certified protection (2 vs 1 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $194 a year on the APEC ROTL-A1000 and $198 on the iSpring RO500AK-BN; they cost $599 and $693 to buy.
| APEC ROTL-A1000 | iSpring RO500AK-BN | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $599 | $693 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $194 | $198 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 1000 | 500 |
| Pure to drain | 2:1 | 2:1 |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | — |
| 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 |
| TDS | Certified | Certified |