Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05 vs Waterdrop Lucid 10-cup pitcher
Only the Waterdrop Lucid 10-cup pitcher is certified to reduce mercury. Verdict: the Waterdrop Lucid 10-cup pitcher for broader certified protection (2 vs 1 of the contaminants we track). Replacement filters and water for 2 people cost about $168 a year on the Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05 and $168 on the Waterdrop Lucid 10-cup pitcher; they cost $25 and $30 to buy.
| Waterdrop Elfin pitcher PT-05 | Waterdrop Lucid 10-cup pitcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pitcher | Pitcher |
| Price | $25 | $30 |
| Filters + water a year (2 people) | $168 | $168 |
| Filter cost per gallon (rated life) | 21¢ | 21¢ |
| Gallons per day | — | — |
| Pure to drain | — | — |
| Installation | none | none |
| Chlorine | Certified | Certified |
| Mercury | — | Certified |
| Copper | — | Brand test only |