(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 1,087 ratings.
Claims the longest contaminant list of any pitcher CNN tested, and CNN's own water test backed it up. But its certifications listed by Serious Eats are narrower than its claims, it is expensive to run, and priming the filter is messy.
Top complaints
- Expensive pitcher and filters
CNN says the 100-gallon replacement filters cost around $55, and a family of three to four could spend up to $220 a year per the maker's calculator. Serious Eats says the price was significantly higher than other pitchers.
Source: CNN Underscored, Serious Eats - Messy, fussy filter priming
Serious Eats had to fill a plastic bladder and squeeze water through the filter; water leaked all over. CNN calls the purge bag wasteful and fussy, and notes there is no replacement reminder.
Source: Serious Eats, CNN Underscored - Leaks and slow for some
Amazon's review summary calls leakage a significant issue, and says filtration speed is mixed, with some owners reporting it takes hours.
What owners love
- Longest contaminant list
CNN says its performance data sheet targets over 365 contaminants, including PFAS, THMs, lead, nitrate and microplastics, and its tester's water test showed all notable contaminants removed.
Source: CNN Underscored - Long-lasting filter
Serious Eats highlights the 100-gallon filter life.
Source: Serious Eats - Good taste
Amazon owners say it produces clean water that tastes good and removes chlorine and fluoride.
- You're on a budget
- You want a filter-change reminder
- You want a simple, mess-free filter swap
- Removing as many contaminants as possible
- Fluoride or PFAS concerns (per maker data)
- A 100-gallon filter
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What experts say
- CNN Underscored: Removes the most contaminants of any model tested, but a lackluster design and premium price kept it out of the top spots.
- Serious Eats: Not recommended: promising 100-gallon filter with NSF/ANSI 42 and 372 certifications, but annoying, leaky filter prep and a high price.