Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) vs Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter)
Only the Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) is certified to reduce lead and microplastics. Only the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) is certified to reduce copper. Verdict: the Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) for broader certified protection (4 vs 3 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $40 a year on the Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) and $48 on the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter); they cost $36 and $39 to buy.
| Brita Denali 6-cup pitcher (Elite filter) | Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Dispenser |
| Price | $36 | $39 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $40 | $48 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 17¢ | 20¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| Lead | Certified | — |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | — |
| Copper | — | Certified |