Brita UltraMax dispenser (Elite filter) vs Hydros 64 oz glass pitcher

Only the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Elite filter) is certified to reduce lead, chlorine, mercury and microplastics. Verdict: the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Elite filter) for broader certified protection (4 vs 0 of the contaminants we track); the Hydros 64 oz glass pitcher if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $40 a year on the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Elite filter) and $33 on the Hydros 64 oz glass pitcher; they cost $50 and $45 to buy.