Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow vs Multipure Aquaperform
Only the Multipure Aquaperform is certified to reduce arsenic. Verdict: the Multipure Aquaperform for broader certified protection (9 vs 8 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $184 a year on the Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow and $51 on the Multipure Aquaperform; they cost $450 and $765 to buy.
| Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow | Multipure Aquaperform | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink filter | Under-sink filter |
| Price | $450 | $765 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $184 | $51 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 11¢ | 25¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | Certified |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Certified | Certified |
| Arsenic | — | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | Certified |
| Cysts | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |