Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) vs Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter)
Only the Brita Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) and $48 on the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter); they cost $42 and $39 to buy.
| Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) | Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Dispenser |
| Price | $42 | $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 |