Brita Elite faucet filter vs PUR Faucet filter (basic, horizontal)
Only the PUR Faucet filter (basic, horizontal) is certified to reduce PFAS and mercury. Verdict: the PUR Faucet filter (basic, horizontal) for broader certified protection (6 vs 4 of the contaminants we track).
| Brita Elite faucet filter | PUR Faucet filter (basic, horizontal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Faucet-mount | Faucet-mount |
| Price | $32 | — |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $54 | — |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 18¢ | — |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | — | Certified |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | — | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |