Unfortunately, tap water quality tends to be less than ideal even in many new apartment buildings. It is, of course, possible to eat it, but it is not very desirable, since various impurities can negatively affect health. To purify tap water, you should choose a filter jug that will eliminate harmful components. There are many such devices on the market, so you need to study their features before buying. Or you can check out the rating, where we have collected the best water filter jugs. By the way, most of the models presented can be found in stores even in small towns.
The best manufacturers of filter jugs
There are over a dozen different brands on the market. Even such popular companies as Xiaomi and Electrolux did not stand aside. True, in the case of these brands, the search for consumables, or even the filters themselves for water purification, can be problematic. Therefore, we limited ourselves to three very popular manufacturers:
- Brita... Popular German manufacturer. Users from Germany who do not install in-line filtration usually use these jugs.
- Barrier... A popular brand in the vastness of Russia and the CIS countries. The main difference from the competition is the beautiful design. Filters the Barrier very well.
- Aquaphor... Another domestic firm. The manufacturer offers solutions in a wide price range and for any customer needs.
TOP 8 best water filter jugs
To understand the quality of the products on the market, it must be tested in detail and for a long time. It is impossible to say for sure which filter jug is better if you use it for only a few hours or even days. Therefore, we decided to rely on consumer feedback and our impressions, since many of the tools on the list are used by editors in the office and at home. Of course, not a single jug, despite its cost, will allow achieving ideal water quality. For this, it is better to take special systems for the sink. But if the situation with the plumbing in the house is not catastrophic, then these filters will be enough for you.
1. Aquaphor Line
Opens the list of inexpensive Aquaphor filter jugs. This is an excellent solution for the money. In some stores, the model in question is available for modest 4 $ together with the cartridge. Its resource is 170 liters, which under standard conditions of use will be enough for 2-3 people for about a month and a half.
The filtration quality of Aquaphor Line is simply excellent. The manufacturer offers not so many replaceable modules as competitors, and in terms of durability they are inferior to analogues. However, it is worth considering the cost, which is ridiculous for its class.
Advantages:
- filtration quality;
- several types of cassettes;
- ease of use;
- affordable cost.
Disadvantages:
- modest resource.
2. Brita Aluna Cool
The ideal solution in the price range up to 8 $... Brita's Aluna Cool filter jug received only positive reviews in reviews. This model will be an excellent choice for a family of 2-3 people.The volume of the storage capacity of the jug is 1.4 liters, and a proprietary cartridge with 4 degrees of filtration is used for cleaning. So that the user does not forget about the need to replace the cassette, the manufacturer has placed a calendar on the cover. Otherwise, this is a standard no-frills solution.
Advantages:
- great design;
- optimal volume;
- efficiency.
Disadvantages:
- filter availability;
- the cost of consumables.
3. Aquaphor Atlant
The TOP of filter jugs is continued by another model from the Aquaphor brand. Atlant is an excellent solution with an average cost of 8 $... The jug is equipped with a cassette that cleans water from free chlorine using a carbon filler. The resource declared by the manufacturer is 300 liters.
The jug is made of transparent, unbreakable plastic. The handle and guts are available in white, cherry and dark green. The filter design is ergonomic - it is convenient to hold and pour water. The volume is large, and the practical shape and the counter that marks the opening of the lid add a few more points to Aquaphor Atlant.
Advantages:
- excellent appearance;
- good capacity;
- decent ergonomics;
- good resource of the filter module;
- reasoned price.
Disadvantages:
- filtration rate.
4. BARRIER Grand NEO
An excellent filter in combination with price and quality. The device effectively removes free chlorine from water and softens it. The volume of the Grand NEO is 4.2 liters, of which 2 liters is the effective volume. This makes this model ideal for a large family.
There is a calendar on the cover of the device, notifying about the need to change the cassette. It can be customized according to the number of people. In practice, however, frequent use may require service faster.
The rate of water filtration through a standard cartridge with a resource of 350 liters in a Barrier jug is 300 ml per minute. It is fastened very reliably with a thread, which excludes the ingress of not yet purified water into the main tank.
Advantages:
- stylish design;
- cassette resource;
- decent quality materials;
- excellent volume.
Disadvantages:
- little calendar numbers.
5. Brita Marella XL
A good model of a pitcher filter from a German manufacturer. Brita Marella XL filters water perfectly and has a great appearance. The total volume of this jug is 3500 ml, of which the storage capacity is 2 liters. It uses a Maxtra carbon cartridge for cleaning, which has a wide base, which provides a high filtration rate. The resource of the cassette will last for 1-2 months, depending on the frequency of its use. Like the competition, Marella XL is available in several colors.
Advantages:
- filtration quality;
- excellent delivery set;
- water purification rate;
- several colors;
- roomy jug.
Disadvantages:
- cost of cassettes.
6. Aquaphor Provence A5
The filter jug Aquaphor Provence A5 is one of the most interesting products in our TOP. This model has a stunning design and is available in two colors - white and black. The filter is completed with a standard cartridge, which is suitable for rusty and muddy water with a lot of mechanical impurities. During the cleaning process, Provence A5 retains natural magnesium. The resource of the filter cartridge is 350 liters.
Advantages:
- useful volume;
- cleaning quality;
- elegant design;
- excellent quality jug plastic;
- standard cassette.
Disadvantages:
- filtration rate.
7. BARRIER Smart
One of the key advantages of the Barrier company is its attention to the design of its products. Thus, the Smart model can be called one of the most stylish solutions in its category. The popular filter model has an elegant design with excellent ergonomics. Due to the unique design of the funnel, you can use purified water for drinking and cooking immediately, without waiting for its complete filtration.
Pitcher filters "Barrier" are available in various colors. The Smart model is available in black, pistachio, blue and other colors.
The manufacturer chose reliable and environmentally friendly materials for production. By default, the filter is supplied with the Standard cartridge, but if your pipeline contains other heavy impurities, you can purchase other options for cassettes. The full volume of the Barrier Smart jug is 3.3 liters, and the filtered one is one and a half. The resource of the complete cartridge reaches 350 liters.
Advantages:
- excellent appearance;
- varieties of cassettes;
- comfortable ergonomics;
- quality of materials;
- cartridge connection.
Disadvantages:
- the reliability of the handle raises questions.
8. Aquaphor Orleans
And finally, the best filter jug according to customer reviews. In the Orleans model from the Aquaphor company, everything is perfect - it looks great, filters with high quality and is worth sane money. And although many analogs will cost you less, it is still worth taking a closer look at this particular solution. It will be an excellent decoration for the kitchen and will cope even with very bad water. The total volume of the jug is 4200 ml. The manufacturer supplies the filter together with the A5 filtration module, which is enough for 350 liters.
Advantages:
- replacement calendar;
- quality of the cartridge;
- luxurious appearance;
- structural reliability;
- availability of removable cassettes.
Disadvantages:
- the cost is above average.
What to look for when choosing a water filter jug
It would seem that it is not difficult to choose the right filter jug. But still, there are several nuances that you need to consider before buying:
- Features of water in the pipeline... In one case, you need to get rid of chlorine, and in the other - to reduce the iron content. There are cassettes for these and other tasks.
- Total and useful volume... Sometimes buyers confuse the first and the second. The total capacity of the tank is the volume without the inner part with the cartridge. But the useful (storage capacity) is always less. Separately, it is also worth considering the capacity of the funnel so that you do not have to frequently add water to it for cleaning.
- Appearance... The jug itself is traditionally made transparent. But the lid, handle and the inner part with the cassette can be painted in almost any color.
Which filter jug is better to buy
Topping the list of the best water filter jugs is the Aquaphor brand. This manufacturer offers the most stylish and efficient home solutions. German Brita has shown itself quite well. True, the volume of its jugs will not suit all buyers. Filters from the Russian brand Barrier will be ideal in terms of spaciousness. And the cost of them and additional cassettes is very democratic, and in terms of availability, the brand easily bypasses any popular competitor in the domestic market.
