LARQ Pitcher 2 vs ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser
Only the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser is certified to reduce PFAS, lead, chlorine and chromium 6 and 1 more. Verdict: the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser for broader certified protection (5 vs 0 of the contaminants we track); the LARQ Pitcher 2 if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $195 a year on the LARQ Pitcher 2 and $272 on the ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser; they cost $50 and $45 to buy.
| LARQ Pitcher 2 | ZeroWater 32-cup Ready-Read dispenser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Dispenser |
| Price | $50 | $45 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $195 | $272 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 54¢ | 133¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| PFAS | Brand test only | Certified |
| Lead | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chlorine | Brand test only | Certified |
| Chromium 6 | — | Certified |
| Mercury | Brand test only | Certified |
| VOCs | Brand test only | — |
| TDS | — | Brand test only |
| Copper | Brand test only | — |