Frizzlife SK99 vs Waterdrop 15UC
Only the Frizzlife SK99 is certified to reduce lead and cysts. Verdict: the Frizzlife SK99 for broader certified protection (3 vs 1 of the contaminants we track); the Waterdrop 15UC if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $105 a year on the Frizzlife SK99 and $15 on the Waterdrop 15UC; they cost $126 and $60 to buy.
| Frizzlife SK99 | Waterdrop 15UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink filter | Under-sink filter |
| Price | $126 | $60 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $105 | $15 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | — | 0.2¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| Lead | Certified | — |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Brand test only | — |
| Fluoride | Brand test only | — |
| Mercury | Brand test only | — |
| Cysts | Certified | — |
| VOCs | Brand test only | — |