{"id":875,"date":"2020-01-13T19:06:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T02:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/?p=875"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:38:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T23:38:18","slug":"best-water-filter-pitcher-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/best-water-filter-pitcher-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Water Filter Pitchers, According to Our Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best water filter pitchers<\/strong> are affordable, portable, and reduce dozens of contaminants using gravity-fed water filtration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We use our own evidence-based testing to review and compare water filters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve personally tested all the water filters on this list, leveraging my experience as a WQA Certified Water Specialist (CWS) and Certified Water Treatment Representative (CWR) to review each product as both an expert and a customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Epic<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall Score: 8.90<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Epic Pure Pitcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Received the highest score for contaminant reduction<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Best value for money<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Easy to set up, no filter priming needed<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Affordable ongoing cost<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
View at epicwaterfilters.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
View on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
View at Walmart<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Clearly<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall Score: 8.78<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Reduced the most contaminants in our lab tests<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Highest quality design materials<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Certified for performance & materials safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Reduced 100% fluoride<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
View at clearlyfiltered.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
View on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"ZeroWater<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overall Score: 8.62<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ZeroWater Ready-Pour Pitcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Great contaminant reduction performance on the whole<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Certified to reduce more contaminants<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Easy filter lifespan tracking with TDS meter<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Fastest and easiest filter setup<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
View at culligan.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
View on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
View at Walmart<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Testing & Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We use a metrics-driven process to test water filters for their performance. Our aim is to evaluate a system\u2019s performance capabilities, value for money, and suitability for a specific situation or intended outcome.

For our Best Water Filter Pitchers guide, we cherry-picked the filters that obtained the highest scores across each of our scoring categories, with a particular focus on contaminant reduction.<\/strong>

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We scored these pitchers based on how effectively they reduced contaminants in our water, what we thought about their design quality, their ease of setup and maintenance, and more. We also compared filter materials and technologies, and evaluated third-party lab test results when the manufacturer provided them, though these are not scoring factors.

To ensure the fairest comparisons, we use fact-based, numerical data whenever we can. But some testing categories require us to conduct our own subjective assessment, giving our personal insight into a specific aspect of a product\u2019s performance.

You can see our complete testing and scoring process here.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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To choose the best water filter pitchers, we evaluated all the filters we\u2019ve reviewed and compared their testing data side-by-side.\u00a0

We selected the highest-scoring products, paying close attention to the filters that reduced the most contaminants in our water.\u00a0

The water filter pitchers we\u2019ve recommended each have their own unique filter technologies and produce different outcomes. We aimed to provide enough variety to offer targeted recommendations for specific budgets and situations.\u00a0

We automatically excluded some products from this guide, including:

1. Countertop dispensers, units that require electricity to operate, and systems that can\u2019t be classed as gravity-fed water filter pitchers.\u00a0
2. Filters with availability\/stock issues, or those not available in the USA.
3. Systems that were unable to match up to their competitors due to poorer contaminant reduction performance, those sold by lesser-known or less trustworthy brands, or those offering poorer value on the whole.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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