Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) vs ZeroWater 10-cup pitcher
Only the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) is certified to reduce copper. Only the ZeroWater 10-cup pitcher is certified to reduce PFAS, lead and chromium 6. Verdict: the ZeroWater 10-cup pitcher for broader certified protection (5 vs 3 of the contaminants we track); the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $48 a year on the Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) and $272 on the ZeroWater 10-cup pitcher; they cost $39 and $38 to buy.
| Brita UltraMax dispenser (Original filter) | ZeroWater 10-cup pitcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dispenser | Pitcher |
| Price | $39 | $38 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $48 | $272 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 20¢ | 133¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | — | Certified |
| Lead | — | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | Certified |
| TDS | — | Brand test only |
| Copper | Certified | — |