AquaTru Classic vs Brondell Circle RC100
Only the AquaTru Classic is certified to reduce PFAS, chloramine, nitrate and microplastics. Only the Brondell Circle RC100 is certified to reduce chromium 6. Verdict: the AquaTru Classic for broader certified protection (12 vs 9 of the contaminants we track).
| AquaTru Classic | Brondell Circle RC100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $475 | $450 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | — | $214 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | 54 | 40 |
| Pure to drain | 3:1 | 0.5:1 |
| Installation | none | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | — |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Certified | — |
| Fluoride | Certified | Certified |
| Arsenic | Certified | Certified |
| Nitrate | Certified | — |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | — |
| Cysts | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |
| TDS | Certified | Certified |
| Copper | Certified | Certified |