AquaTru Carafe vs SimPure T1-400
Only the AquaTru Carafe is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine and chloramine and 9 more. Verdict: the AquaTru Carafe for broader certified protection (13 vs 0 of the contaminants we track).
| AquaTru Carafe | SimPure T1-400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $375 | $350 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | — | $190 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 35 | 400 |
| Pure to drain | 1.7:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Installation | none | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | Brand test only |
| Lead | Certified | Brand test only |
| Chlorine | Certified | Brand test only |
| Chloramine | Certified | — |
| Fluoride | Certified | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | Certified | Brand test only |
| Nitrate | Certified | Brand test only |
| Chromium 6 | Certified | Brand test only |
| Mercury | — | Brand test only |
| Microplastics | Certified | — |
| Cysts | Certified | — |
| VOCs | Certified | — |
| TDS | Certified | Brand test only |
| Copper | Certified | Brand test only |