Brita Hub countertop filter vs Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal)
Only the Brita Hub countertop filter is certified to reduce mercury and VOCs. Only the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) is certified to reduce PFAS. Verdict: the Brita Hub countertop filter for broader certified protection (6 vs 5 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $60 a year on the Brita Hub countertop filter and $323 on the Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal); they cost $195 and $230 to buy.
| Brita Hub countertop filter | Culligan Scout gravity system (2.25 gal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop filter | Countertop filter |
| Price | $195 | $230 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $60 | $323 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 25¢ | 158¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Certified |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | — |
| Microplastics | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | — |