Best Countertop Water Filters

Do you love your mineral water but worry about the presence of harmful microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and plasticizers in it? Well, you can drop that expensive bottled mineral water habit and purchase the Apex MR-1050. You will love the price of the Apex MR-1050. It is more affordable than the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 but gives just as many benefits as its more costly counterpart.

The Apex MR-1050 will not only sieve all harmful water pollutants from your water but will also make it tastier and healthier. First, it will eliminate heavy metals, Chloramines, and microorganisms on its initial filtration stage that utilizes KDF-55. Its second filtration stage uses activated carbon from coconut shells to filter out bad odors and tastes, and chlorine.

Afterward, the Apex MR-1050 utilizes its powerful remineralization filters to increase the filtered water’s PH level. But that’s not all there is to this filter’s robust filtration process. Its five-stage process still takes the water once more through a second activated carbon filtration process to remove any remaining chlorine and odors. Finally, the water is passed through Calcite, which lowers its acidity level. The Apex MR-1050 has long life filters that last 750 gallons of filtration before replacement. The manufacturer advises a filter change once a year for clean and safe water for a family of five.

Are you that person that loves water filters, but hates that the fact that they need constant filter replacements and other maintenance procedures? The truth is that they do require maintenance as a tribute for good, safe, and affordable water. Cleanwater4less countertop water filters, however, are different. They will filter 10,000 gallons before they are due for a change.

That is about seven to ten years of use for a family that needs about 1500 gallons of clean drinking water each year. The only other countertop filter that rivals the long filter life of the CleanWater4Less water filter is the Big Berkey. The Big Berkey’s filters will, however, filter 4,000 gallons less than CleanWater4Less’s before replacement.

A CleanWater4Less filter is also a very affordable product on purchase. It utilizes a five-stage filtration process that begins with a sediment pre-filter to get rid of dirt and the floaties. The water also goes through an activated carbon filtration process. The process ends with a micron filter that produces clean water free of VOCs, chlorine, bad tastes and odor, radon, and other dense contaminants.

Just like the Apex MR-1050, the Pure Company’s countertop water filter is a 750 gallon per filter product. It is, however, designed to impress. Its stainless-steel body is handcrafted from food-grade metals and has an attractive satiny marshmallow finish. The product also has a metallic spigot in a beautiful classic design. If you are looking for your kitchen counter’s focal point, the Pure Company’s water filter is what you need.

The decanter, manufactured in Detroit, Michigan, utilizes a high-quality carbon block filter for water filtration. Unlike most other countertop water filters on this list that utilize activated carbon filters, this brand from the Pure Company uses a carbon block filter. Carbon block filters are made from finely ground activated carbon, heated, and compressed into a solidified block. A carbon block, therefore, is a very efficient filter, albeit a slower one. Thus, you can expect wonderfully clean and tasty water from this model, but you have to be ready for a slower than usual rate of filtration.

The Big Berkey, as per its name, is enormous, standing at 19 inches of height. If your kitchen countertop has wall cabinets, you need to ensure that you have enough space for it, before you make a purchase. Usually, there are only 18 inches of space left between a countertop and wall cabinets. You might also find the Big Berkey too obtrusive for refrigerator use.

The countertop water filter has, however, received excellent reviews on its lead filtration prowess. If you live in an area whose water is susceptible to lead pollution, the Big Berkey could be of assistance. Nonetheless, it’s essential to note that while the product’s manufacturers claim that the filter removes 99.999% of all bacteria, viruses and reduces protozoa, heavy metals, drugs, and chemicals, the claims are not

The Big Berkey utilizes a combination of activated carbon filtration coupled with ion exchange mechanisms. It has large and dense filters that are key to its water filtration prowess. It is also a gravity-fed water filter, drawing water from its upper chamber through its robust filters to its lower chamber, where you can access it from a glass, steel, or plastic spigot, depending on your purchase. Like the CleanWater4Less countertop filter, the Big Berkey has long life filters too. They may not filter 10,000 gallons before replacement, but they do 6,000 gallons, which is no mean feat.

Just like the Apex MR-1050, this pH REGENERATE countertop water filter also filters water then increases its PH level to create mineral water. The pH REGENERATE brand has, however, branded the alkaline mineral water produced as ‘invigorated water.’ The product not only filters pollutants such as copper, lead, chlorine, limescale, Chloramine, and mercury but also adds selenium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. The end product is alkaline mineral water with a PH of 7. Besides water filtration and remineralization, this product also increases the levels of hydrogen in your water.

Just like the Pure Company and the Big Berkey brands, the pH REGENERATE is a stainless steel product. You will, however, love its elegant, compact design that makes it a good fit for smaller kitchens. It can also act as a faucet water filter since it has an adaptor that is compatible with most faucet designs. Its filters will last for one year before they require a replacement. If you want to try this product, it does come with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not thrilled with its performance.

Are you worried about the levels of fluoride in your drinking water? You should be. Excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause fluorosis, which is very detrimental to teeth and bone health. The Home Master countertop water filter has a three-stage filtration system that not only eliminates chlorine, bad tastes, and odors but 93% of the fluorine in water as well. First, it has an enhanced activated carbon filter, reinforced by three sets of compression disks. The filters are also boosted with activated alumina whose pores have a large adsorption surface area that can filter out arsenic and fluoride.

Its filters will produce 500 gallons of filtered water before they require a replacement. You will, therefore, need to replace them every three months, which is a big difference from some of the countertop filters on this list that go for years. However, you will love the product’s space-saving compact design that will fit well on any size of a sink top. Just like the Apex MR-1050, it stands at 12 inches of height.

The Apex MR-1050, however, has a slimmer profile at 12 x 4.5 inches compared to the Home Master’s 12.3 x 9.4 inches. That said, Home Master is lighter. This makes the product portable. The Home Master TMJRF2 Jr F2 also has a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so do not be afraid to try it.

This futuristic-looking Brondell H630 H2O+ Cypress model utilizes its manufacturer’s Cypress water filtration process, which is a three-stage water purification system. It initially takes water through a sediment filter to eliminate dirt and rust via its composite plus filter. The water is then taken through cellulose fibers and nano alumina stage, which removes pathogens and other particulates.

On its last stage of filtration, the water goes through a carbon block filter for the ultimate filtration of volatile organic compounds, chemicals, bad taste, and odors. Nevertheless, there is a catch to this ingenious system. You will need to replace the countertop water pre-filters and carbon block filters every six months. You will also need to replace its nano trap filter annually. The product is, however, certified by the Water Quality Association. As per the products on this list, it is only rivaled by the Aquasana countertop filter in NSF Standards certifications. Unlike the Aquasana product, it is not NSF standards 473 certified, but it has certification 372.

You will love the product’s slim profile, which makes it perfect for small kitchen countertops or refrigeration. It dispenses its filtered water via an ergonomic push button, which is not only attractive but also unique. This system also minimizes any chances of water leakages.

Zen Water Systems water filters have received choice reviews from their users over their ability to give the freshest and best tasting water. Just like the Apex MR-1050, pH REGENERATE, Zen Water Systems, and the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 is has a water remineralizer feature. The extensive filtration process utilizes an activated carbon filter and silica sand to eliminate water pollutants. The products have a 4-gallon and 6-gallon filtration capacity to ensure that you have enough water for larger families.

You can use the countertop water filter without its base, to ensure that it’s refrigerator friendly. Users have said that it has a complicated initial set up, so be prepared for a bit of a challenge after purchase. You also need to ensure that you only purchase the Zen Water System’s replacement filters for optimal water filtration and remineralization.

Just like the Apex MR-1050, the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 does not only filter water but produces sweet-tasting and healthy remineralized alkaline water. Unlike the Apex MR-1050, the MR-2050 has both a dual carbon block filter and a five-stage alkaline filter. The carbon block filter first eliminates sediments, radon, and chlorine amongst a horde of other pollutants found in drinking water.

The five-stage alkaline filter, much like that of the Apex MR-1050, takes the filtered water from the carbon block filter cartridge through KDF 55 first. This stage eliminates heavy metals, microorganisms, and bacteria from water. The water then passes through granular activated carbon, which removes any leftover Chloramines, benzene, Chlorine, Radon, and other organic chemicals.

The alkaline beads process is followed by a calcite stage where magnesium, potassium, and calcium are infused into the filtered water. The end product is not only healthy but sweet tasting water as well. Besides, the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 is very easy to install. It does connect to the most common faucet designs. It is a US-made product, and its components have an NSF Standard 42 and 61 certifications. Its replacement filters will last between four to six months, depending on usage.

Just like the Apex MR-1050, the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 does not only filter water but produces sweet-tasting and healthy remineralized alkaline water. Unlike the Apex MR-1050, the MR-2050 has both a dual carbon block filter and a five-stage alkaline filter. The carbon block filter first eliminates sediments, radon, and chlorine amongst a horde of other pollutants found in drinking water.

The five-stage alkaline filter, much like that of the Apex MR-1050, takes the filtered water from the carbon block filter cartridge through KDF 55 first. This stage eliminates heavy metals, microorganisms, and bacteria from water. The water then passes through granular activated carbon, which removes any leftover Chloramines, benzene, Chlorine, Radon, and other organic chemicals.

The alkaline beads process is followed by a calcite stage where magnesium, potassium, and calcium are infused into the filtered water. The end product is not only healthy but sweet tasting water as well. Besides, the Apex EXPRT MR-2050 is very easy to install. It does connect to the most common faucet designs. It is a US-made product, and its components have an NSF Standard 42 and 61 certifications. Its replacement filters will last between four to six months, depending on usage.