Brita Tahoe pitcher (Standard filter) vs Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05
Only the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Standard filter) is certified to reduce mercury and copper. Verdict: the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Standard filter) for broader certified protection (3 vs 1 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $48 a year on the Brita Tahoe pitcher (Standard filter) and $168 on the Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05; they cost $37 and $25 to buy.
| Brita Tahoe pitcher (Standard filter) | Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Pitcher |
| Price | $37 | $25 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $48 | $168 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 20¢ | 21¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | — |
| Copper | Certified | — |