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Top 20 water filters
Where clean water is always obtained
Categories:
- The best desktop filters dispensers
- The best filters, water jugs
- The best water filters in the form of nozzles on the crane
- The best flow drinking filters "under the sink"
- The best systems "under the sink" with reverse osmosis
- The best filter "under the sink" with nanofiltration
- The best prefilters
- The best filter system "next to the sink"
Author: Oleg Yasinsky
Everyone wants to drink clean water. For example, you probably want to forget about the smell of chlorine, brownish tint, rust ... In our ranking there are the best (according to buyers and experts) popular water filters. You can choose exactly the product that you need, you live in a densely populated metropolis or in a country house. We read - and become the owners of truly clean water!
Types of household water filters
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- Jug filters. One of the most popular varieties due to its mobility, availability and ease of maintenance. The design consists, in fact, of a jug and a top funnel with a lid and a cleaning cartridge installed inside. Water flows through several filter layers, is cleaned and turns into a storage tank. Cartridges can be of several types - universal or with certain properties (for example, reducing water hardness, removing iron, etc.);
- Dispensers cleaners. The principle of operation is also simple and unpretentious - water is poured from above and under its own weight passes through the filter system into the lower tank. The main difference from jugs is a noticeably larger volume and the presence of a drain cock.
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- Nozzles on the crane. Inexpensive and easy-to-install filters with a one- or two-step cleaning system, usually reduced to neutralizing chlorine and rust. The cassettes are not long enough, but they are affordable and inexpensive;
- Desktop systems "near the sink". Representatives of this category have an average performance, differ in the method and degree of filtration of water, and accordingly, in price. Disadvantage - take up a lot of space in the kitchen;
- Systems "under the sink". The most effective devices with multi-stage filtration, including disinfection and water softening. The most advanced varieties are reverse osmosis models, a key component of which is a semi-permeable membrane that passes through only water molecules. But bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and other harmful impurities are not given a chance to “leak out”. The degree of purification is so great that additional mineralization is used to impart drinking qualities to the water.
- Trunk or Prefilters. They are installed directly into the water supply system and can be used both for individual taps and for the whole apartment or house. A special cartridge acts as a filtering element, and in the simplest instances - a regular metal mesh.
Ranking of the best water filters for 2017-2018
according to "Expert pricing"
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| The best desktop filters dispensers | 1 | "Source Bio" SE-10 | 9.8 / 10 | 4 300 |
| 2 | Coolmart CM-101-CCA | 9.7 / 10 | 6 000 | |
| The best filters, water jugs | 1 | Barrier Smart | 9.8 / 10 | 599 |
| 2 | "Geyser Griffin" | 9.8 / 10 | 395 | |
| 3 | Brita Aluna XL | 9.7 / 10 | 649 | |
| 4 | "Aquaphor Line" | 9.5 / 10 | 381 | |
| The best water filters in the form of nozzles on the crane | 1 | New Water T5 | 9.5 / 10 | 2 700 |
| 2 | "Barrier Comfort" | 9.0 / 10 | 1 150 | |
| The best flow drinking filters "under the sink" | 1 | New Water Expert M312 | 9.8 / 10 | 5 947 |
| 2 | OMOIKIRI Pure Drop 1.0 | 9.7 / 10 | 6 988 | |
| 3 | EXPERT Ferrum Barrier | 9.7 / 10 | 3 790 | |
| The best systems "under the sink" with reverse osmosis | 1 | Atoll A-550 MAX | 10 / 10 | 16 700 |
| 2 | New Water Expert Osmos MO530 | 9.9 / 10 | 11 970 | |
| 3 | "Geyser Prestige-2" | 9.5 / 10 | 4 990 | |
| The best filter "under the sink" with nanofiltration | 1 | Nanotech Geyser | 9.8 / 10 | 9 900 |
| The best prefilters | 1 | Geyser Typhoon 20 BB | 9.8 / 10 | 13 190 |
| 2 | VM barrier ½ | 9.8 / 10 | 1 462 | |
| 3 | "Geyser 1P ½" | 9.6 / 10 | 657 | |
| The best filter system "next to the sink" | 1 | Geyser 1U Euro | 9.8 / 10 | 1 630 |
| 2 | Geyser 1UZh Euro | 9.7 / 10 | 1 590 | |
| 3 | Atoll A-575E SailBoat / A-575 box STD | 9.6 / 10 | 17 100 |
The best desktop filters dispensers
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4 300
The filtration in this apparatus takes place under the pressure of its own gravity with water poured into the tank. On the one hand, because of this, the speed of the process is noticeably reduced (the liquid is squeezed out literally drop by drop), on the other hand, the filtration quality is definitely the best in its class. You haven't tried such excellent water. In this regard, the dispenser is used primarily for drinking water at home, when speed is not the main thing. The ceramic filter is designed so that the purification takes place as completely as possible, and pollutants in its “dome” accumulate just as quickly. Therefore, frequent flushing is required. The rest is just a great dispenser. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Coolmart CM-101-CCA
6 000
Magnetizing filter dispenser Coolmart CM-101-CCA is a practical and easy-to-maintain device that not only removes harmful impurities from drinking water, but also mineralizes it. The cleaning system consists of 4 modules:
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 9.7 / 10
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Quite an interesting dispenser. Acquired for giving. A good roomy tank, which is enough in the summer for 3-4 people. Easy and convenient to use, interchangeable accessories are commercially available. |
The best filters, water jugs
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599
Water purification using a filter jug is one of the easiest and most economical ways. But who said that convenience and practicality are certainly peculiar to products that look simple and far from aesthetics? No matter how wrong! Just look at the original model Barrier Smart, made in an ergonomic and memorable design. In addition, the domestic manufacturer offers the consumer as many as 7 color options for every taste. The unique design of a translucent funnel jug allows you to pour clean water without waiting for the final filtration. For convenience of the bay, the top cover is equipped with a folding section, and the need to replace the cassette will resemble a mechanical resource indicator. The filter is made of reliable and safe materials. Full volume - 3.3 liters, purified water - 1.5 liters. By default, the kit includes a “Standard” cartridge for complex water purification from iron ions, heavy metals, bacteria, chlorine, as well as the smallest mechanical impurities. The resource of the cassette is 350 liters, which is equivalent to approximately 90, 60 and 45 days of use for 2, 3 and 4 people, respectively. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Beautiful filter jug, perfectly fit into the interior. Chose the option in blue. Narrow, comfortable, easy to fill. You can pour out water until the end of filtration. Immediately bought a cartridge "stiffness". It helps, no scum in the kettle. |
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395
Tired of scum in the kettle? Can't get used to the smell of bleach in water? It's time to get the "Geyser Griffin". Users note the good build quality of this jug, just four options for filters that are produced for it (starting from filtering hard water, ending with ordinary tap water). By its quality, the liquid passed through this jug is generally comparable to the average quality of bottled (a very high figure for this kind of simple filters). Sediment does not give water, stored in its original form up to several days. And, of course, you will enjoy the loyal price of both the jug itself and the replacement filters for it.
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 9.8 / 10
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649
Filter jugs from the German brand are deservedly popular and trusted by domestic consumers, thanks to the excellent quality of performance and high degree of water purification. Laconic and at the same time in German austere design will suit almost any interior, regardless of whether there is a jug on the worktop of a modern kitchen or decorates a dining table of a country house or cottage. The unique filtering technology MAXTRA allows you to purify tap or natural water from insoluble particles, chlorine, metals, to make it softer. And this, in turn, helps to reduce the formation of scale in household appliances. Tea and coffee on such water become much tastier and more aromatic. The removable top cover is equipped with a handy Brita Calendar resource indicator, reminiscent of the need for a monthly cartridge replacement. The total volume of Aluna XL - 3.5 liters, purified water - 2 liters. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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The best filter in the form of a jug, plastic of excellent quality, calendar, large storage tank. Cartridges have to be changed every month, but this is not a problem. The water really became tastier, and the kettle inside is clean. |
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381
It is a decent jug-filter according to the characteristics, which it is simply impossible not to include in the rating because of its superloyal price. This is one of the most inexpensive products of this kind in the domestic market. In this case, all its functions, it performs properly. The carbon filter converts tap or well water to more than suitable for drinking. Options for interchangeable glasses produced a few, you can choose it for your type of water. The resource, of course, is small (about a month when used in a family of 2-3 people), but the price is just ridiculous. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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The best water filters in the form of nozzles on the crane
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2 700
Such filters are used primarily to eliminate the harmful effects of hard water on the skin, as well as to improve the appearance of water where it is abundant with various tinting substances (for example, iron). With both of these tasks, the New Water Filter T5 copes perfectly well. Even completely rusty-looking water after passing through the nozzle turns into quite transparent. Your skin will also appreciate the change in sensations after the filter is applied. Peeling and a feeling of tightness after a shower disappears, even brushing your teeth becomes more pleasant. The pleasure is not cheap, but the device is worth it. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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1 150
Filter nozzle without any frills, but simple and reliable. Easily removes water from odors, rust and gives it a very nice look ("bubbles"). Hard water softens noticeably, there is no feeling of tightness on the skin. Installation is available even to the housewife (the nozzle is simply screwed on the water tap). It is often used as a water filter in the shower. Caution should be used in homes where the upper threshold for temperatures above +60 degrees. In other cases, it will satisfy even the most demanding user. Water pressure after winding up the filter is reduced, but not critical. A very good option if you do not want to spend a large amount on water purification, but you want to turn a yellowish liquid into a transparent one. Main advantages:
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 9.0 / 10
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The best flow drinking filters "under the sink"
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5 947
A neat and convenient filter of the Expert series, which not only copes with its duties perfectly, but also takes up very little space under the sink. Complex water purification from pollution includes 4 steps and is carried out with the help of four special cartridges.
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 9.8 / 10
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Finally, they chose a good water filter. Now we drink tea and coffee without impurities, the taste of water is pleasant and no cloudiness. Cartridges last for about six months, changing them yourself is not a problem. |
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6 988
OMOIKIRI Pure Drop 1.0 is a universal flow-through water purification system for common types of pollution. The integrated filter is absolutely easy to use, easy to install under the sink and does not take up much space. It consists of 3 replaceable modules, the planned replacement of which does not require the use of additional tools and is a matter of 1 minute. A high degree of purification is ensured due to several factors:
The filter maintains a high filtration rate - up to 3 l / min. Resource - up to 10,000 liters (depending on water quality). Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Convenient portable module. It is very easy to install, the filtration speed is decent, the water turns out to be clear and transparent without any extraneous odors.The price tag could be a little smaller, but the manufacturer is quite famous and the quality is fine. |
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3 790
Another water filter in our ranking is best suited for country houses, where the concentration of iron dissolved in a liquid is high. It is also effective where there is a significant excess of organoleptic properties of water and chlorine. The filter system is easy to install and operate. Three steps of cleaning relieve water from both rust and odor. The relative disadvantages include insufficient protection against scale, but this filter system is not designed for this, it has other tasks. If you need a better iron-rich water converter, you have found it. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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The best systems "under the sink" with reverse osmosis
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16 700
Absolutely indispensable unit. 99.9% of all harmful impurities contained in water are removed. At the same time, the liquid is not “emasculated”, but is enriched with oxygen in the cleaning process. The reverse osmosis system today is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to eliminate pollution from water. The clean water tank holds 12 liters, which is enough to provide a large family or an office with up to 20 employees. The main plus of purified water, in addition to utility, is the lack of scale in the kettles. Optionally purchased a separate tap for drinking water. Main advantages:
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11 970
Compact, lightweight and efficient reverse osmosis system with a mineralizer and a highly selective membrane with increased productivity TOREY (Japan). It is intended for universal water purification from chlorine and its compounds, mechanical impurities, oil products, fertilizers and their decomposition products, pesticides, herbicides, iron, heavy metals, radioactive elements, all kinds of viruses and bacteria. Improves the taste of water and neutralizes odors. The water passing through the filter is softened, which eliminates the problem of scaling. The system is completely silent, works confidently with low pressure in the water supply system. The set includes 4 cartridges (including a membrane), a transparent storage tank, a separate premium ceramic ball valve for clean water and everything you need for easy installation under the sink. An additional feature of the Expert Osmos MO530 is its stylish and flawless design.
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 9.9 / 10
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Long chose the best filter, because to buy bottled water tired. Originally wanted a reverse osmosis system. We found this device for ourselves and are completely satisfied with it. Water of excellent quality, mineralizer, cartridges last for a long time. |
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4 990
Unhurried filter, which, however, gives the output very high quality water. Its salt balance is normalized, odors of chlorine and other impurities are eliminated. The reverse osmosis system allows you to soften and deferrize the liquid flowing through a special membrane. With this unit you for a long time forget about a scum. Comes with a separate tap for filtered water. Despite some difficulties in installation, the system works very well and, as a rule, completely satisfies users. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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The best filter "under the sink" with nanofiltration
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9 900
Geyser Nanotek is a highly efficient filter, which is similar in design to reverse osmosis systems. But unlike the latter, it uses a membrane with a pore size of 0.001 microns, which is somewhere in the middle between the indicators of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis systems. This allows you to achieve a high degree of water purification, while at the same time retaining natural salts and minerals useful for the body. But the concentration of hardness salts Nanotec Geyser is able to reduce by 70-80%, and, therefore, you can forget about the problem of scale in household appliances. A block of 3 cartridges is responsible for pre-filtering:
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Included - storage tank (12 l) and a separate crane Geyser 6.
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 9.8 / 10
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The water from the filter is tasty, healthy and crystal clear. We were recommended to use the filter as the best for families with children, because reverse osmosis systems make the water almost sterile, which makes it unsuitable for drinking without additional mineralization. |
The best prefilters
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13 190
One of the most reliable and efficient mains filters for water. Designed for complex cleaning of hot and cold water in an apartment or house. The body is made of durable and environmentally friendly stainless steel (304L), equipped with a bottom pressure relief valve and a drain hole. The role of the filter element is a replaceable cartridge Aragon 3, which has the ability to purify cold water to the drinking state, saving it from mechanical impurities, odors, hardness salts, oil products, iron, heavy metals, chlorine. An additional feature is antisblocking. The cartridge will not allow the ingress of contaminants into purified water, and the need to replace it is easy to recognize by a sharp decrease in pressure. The filter capacity can reach 50 l / min with the stated resource up to 60 m³. The maintained water temperature is from 4 to 95 ° C, the operating pressure is up to 7 atmospheres. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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After installing the filter water is clean, there is no smell of chlorine. Good durable stainless steel case. I liked very much that the cartridge with the possibility of regeneration. Another would be a smaller price tag - it would be great. |
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1 462
Protecting a washing machine from sand or sludge in a country house, protecting the water heater from clogging up the valve, “meeting” an unexpected inhabitant of well depths at the entrance - the Pre-filter Barrier VM ½ is perfect for all this. However, for an ordinary apartment building it will not be superfluous, especially if the main pipes are old and rusty. It is mounted simply enough, no specialist is needed. The cartridge changes even easier, grabs it (depending on the type and quality of water) for up to several months. On the pressure of the water almost no effect. A great option for those who want to consume clean water. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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657
Good reliable prefilter that can protect a washing machine or dishwasher, plumbing, water heater, and so on. Does not pass sand, silt, rust, other impurity. The inlet and outlet are ½, with a hydraulic shock it can withstand pressure up to 30 atmospheres (confirmed by a research institute of Precision Mechanics (SPb)). Maximum capacity - 15 liters per minute. New cartridges are installed without any difficulty. The body of the prefilter is transparent, so you can visually monitor the condition of the cartridge and change it in time. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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The best filter system "next to the sink"
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1 630
A coconut cartridge with the NSF international certificate (patented name “Aragon”) will reliably protect you from bleach in water, unpleasant odor and the repellent color of the liquid. For a very loyal price, you get high quality cleaning, softening and mineralization of water. In one filter cartridge, several methods of water purification are applied at once: mechanical filtration, ion exchange, sorption, and disinfection with silver. The process of notification of the need to replace the cartridge is very convenient: the pressure of the water simply decreases - and everything becomes clear to you. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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1 590
Filter specifically for hard water. The cartridge, which received the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) international certificate, is produced using the carbon-block technology of high-quality coconut coal. Silver ions are integrated into it, making it possible to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. Drinking the resulting water is a pleasure. It is completely free of chlorine, significantly softened, it has a pleasant taste, no unnatural color and smell. Filtering occurs at a speed of 1.5 liters per minute. High-quality installation is very important. For hard water - ideal. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Expensive filter, but the quality of water treatment is worth it. The reverse osmosis system allows you to clean the liquid without the use of chemicals: water passes through a special membrane that permits only hydrogen and oxygen molecules. In total in this filter five steps of cleaning. Decent performance - about 200 liters per day, the output is a truly high-quality drinking water, comparable to good bottled water. Everything is mounted easily and simply - you do not need special skills. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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Which water filter is better to choose?
The answer to this question may depend on the purpose for which the water purifier is needed and how much money is planned for its purchase?
For example, for technical needs, such as protecting a washing machine or dishwasher from mechanical contamination and hardness salts, the best choice is to inexpensive mains filter for water.
People with sensitive to the quality of the water skin or bathing in the bathroom of young children is quite all the same prefilter, but with higher quality filtration, or crane nozzle with a cartridge that protects against chlorine and rust.
The source of drinking water for a small family in a limited budget can be jug filters. It is only worthwhile to clarify in advance the possibility of selecting a cartridge with characteristics that are optimal for a particular locality. Need more water? Then it makes sense to pay attention to desktop dispenser.
If you don’t save on health, it’s objectively the best choice to get crystal clear, clear and tasty water - universal systems with complex multistage cleaning. The most expensive of them - membrane filters with reverse osmosis, but the quality of the water at the outlet is worth it. By the way, the water purified by just such a method is recommended for use in ultrasonic humidifiers in order to prevent the appearance of light deposits on the walls and furniture.
As for manufacturers, the most sought-after brands in the domestic market are listed above along with their best models. In addition, it can be noted that very decent copies of water filters are produced under the brand name “Aquaphor”.
In conclusion
Whatever water purifier you choose, the main thing is that it fully meets your aspirations and pleases you with a long and flawless work. Then there is no doubt which option is the best will not remain.
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Updated: 21.03.2018
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