Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) vs ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser
Only the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) is certified to reduce microplastics. Only the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser is certified to reduce PFAS and chromium 6. Verdict: the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser for broader certified protection (5 vs 4 of the contaminants we track); the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $40 a year on the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) and $272 on the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser; they cost $42 and $45 to buy.
| Brita Tahoe pitcher (Elite filter) | ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Dispenser |
| Price | $42 | $45 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $40 | $272 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 17¢ | 133¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | — | Certified |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | — |
| TDS | — | Brand test only |