Brita Hub countertop filter vs Ninja HydraSense
Only the Ninja HydraSense is certified to reduce PFAS. Verdict: the Ninja HydraSense for broader certified protection (7 vs 6 of the contaminants we track); the Brita Hub countertop filter if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $60 a year on the Brita Hub countertop filter and $80 on the Ninja HydraSense; they cost $195 and $250 to buy.
| Brita Hub countertop filter | Ninja HydraSense | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Countertop filter | Countertop filter |
| Price | $195 | $250 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $60 | $80 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 25¢ | 33¢ |
| 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 | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |