Bluevua ROPOT-Lite vs SimPure T1-400
Only the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite is certified to reduce lead and TDS. Verdict: the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite for broader certified protection (2 vs 0 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $115 a year on the Bluevua ROPOT-Lite and $190 on the SimPure T1-400; they cost $349 and $350 to buy.
| Bluevua ROPOT-Lite | SimPure T1-400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop reverse osmosis | Under-sink reverse osmosis |
| Price | $349 | $350 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $115 | $190 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | — |
| Gallons per day | — | 400 |
| Pure to drain | 3:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Installation | none | diy |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Lead | Certified | Brand test only |
| Chlorine | — | Brand test only |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Arsenic | Brand test only | Brand test only |
| Nitrate | — | Brand test only |
| Chromium 6 | — | Brand test only |
| Mercury | — | Brand test only |
| Microplastics | Brand test only | — |
| TDS | Certified | Brand test only |
| Copper | — | Brand test only |