Multipure Aqualuxe vs Multipure Aquaperform
Only the Multipure Aqualuxe is certified to reduce bacteria and viruses. Verdict: the Multipure Aqualuxe for broader certified protection (10 vs 9 of the contaminants we track); the Multipure Aquaperform if running cost matters more. Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $74 a year on the Multipure Aqualuxe and $51 on the Multipure Aquaperform; they cost $1,325 and $765 to buy.
| Multipure Aqualuxe | Multipure Aquaperform | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Under-sink filter | Under-sink filter |
| Price | $1,325 | $765 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $74 | $51 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 36¢ | 25¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | diy | diy |
| PFAS | Certified | Certified |
| Lead | Certified | Certified |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Chloramine | Certified | Certified |
| Arsenic | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | Certified | Certified |
| Microplastics | Certified | Certified |
| Cysts | Certified | Certified |
| VOCs | Certified | Certified |
| Bacteria and viruses | Certified | — |