Aquasana SmartFlow RO vs Brondell Circle RC100
Only the Aquasana SmartFlow RO is certified to reduce PFAS, chloramine, nitrate and mercury and 1 more. Verdict: the Aquasana SmartFlow RO for broader certified protection (14 vs 9 of the contaminants we track); the Brondell Circle RC100 if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $321 a year on the Aquasana SmartFlow RO and $214 on the Brondell Circle RC100; they cost $480 and $450 to buy.
| Aquasana SmartFlow RO | Brondell Circle RC100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $480 | $450 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $321 | $214 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 25.7 | 40 |
| Pure to drain | 0.38:1 | 0.5:1 |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | — |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Certified | — |
| Fluoride | Certified | Certified |
| Arsenic | Certified | Certified |
| Nitrate | Certified | — |
| Chromium 6 | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | — |
| Microplastics | Certified | — |
| Cysts | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |
| TDS | Certified | Certified |
| Copper | Certified | Certified |