(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 619 ratings.
CNN Underscored's top pick for removing a very wide range of contaminants, confirmed by its own lab water test, with a 150-gallon filter and a lifetime pitcher warranty. It is not certified by NSF, WQA or IAPMO, and Amazon owners report slow filtering and leaks.
Subscription: Optional: filter subscription from Epic saves 15% (CNN)
Top complaints
- Slow to filter
Amazon's review summary says it can take several hours to filter one pitcher.
- Leaks and a lid that falls off
Amazon owners report unfiltered water seeping through when pouring, and say the lid falls off too easily.
- Not officially certified; pricey filters
CNN notes the Pure filter isn't certified by NSF, WQA or IAPMO (it relies on third-party lab data) and the replacement filters cost $54, though a subscription saves 15%.
Source: CNN Underscored
What owners love
- Removes a very wide range
CNN says it reduces over 200 contaminants including arsenic, lead, nitrate, disinfection byproducts, PFAS and uranium; its tester's lab test showed lead, uranium and THMs eliminated.
Source: CNN Underscored - Long filter life, lifetime warranty
CNN cites a 150-gallon filter (about 36 cents per gallon), an included replacement timer and a lifetime pitcher warranty.
Source: CNN Underscored - Easy to use, tastes great
Amazon owners find it easy to use and say the water tastes great.
- You require official NSF/WQA/IAPMO certification
- You want water quickly
- You want cheap replacement filters
- Wide contaminant removal (arsenic, nitrate, uranium per maker data)
- A long 150-gallon filter
- A lifetime pitcher warranty
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What experts say
- CNN Underscored: Best water filter pitcher: the widest effective removal of common contaminants with few downsides, though not yet certified and the filters are pricey.