If you are looking for a water filtration system that can be installed in under 10 minutes and doesn’t require any plumbing experience, then a countertop water filter is the proper solution for you.  The countertop water filters we have reviewed for you, can filter out heavy metals, VOCs, chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria and viruses, lead, rust, sediment and even pharmaceuticals from your water.  Be sure to fully review our list of the best countertop water filters before choosing which one is right for your home or business.

Our 2017 Countertop Water Filter Reviews

Apex Countertop Drinking Water Filter:

The Apex Alkaline Countertop Drinking Water Filter uses a 5 stage filter, to remove impurities that impact the color, taste and safety of drinking water.  It can remove chlorine, heavy metals, and odors from your drinking water. The filter lasts up to 1500 gallons of water.  It is also a little unique in the fact that it increase the alkalinity of your water, which is said to help’s to regulate your body’s pH levels, helps with your metabolism as well as several other health benefits.

The system is very easy to hook up to your faucet, and includes the necessary hardware and connections necessary. The 10 inch filters are recommended to be changed out about once a year, with normal usage.

 

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New Wave Enviro:

The New Wave Enviro 10 stage water filter system is a countertop water filter that uses a 10 stage filter, to remove chlorine, carcinogenic organic and chlorine compounds called trihalomethanes (THM), bad odors such as hydrogen sulfide, pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, organic arsenic, asbestos, micro-organisms such as cryptosporidium and giardia.  It also can be mounted under your sink, if you purchase the optional installation kit, though if you are going to do that, there are better options for under sink filters.

The system can filter 1500 gallons of water, before the filters need to be replaced.  The system is easy to install and doesn’t look bad on the countertop, and is especially great for apartment dwellers who want to have filtered water, yet want a solution that they can move with them.

Brondell H2O+:

The Brondell H20+ Countertop Water Filter is the largest countertop water filter we are reviewing, but it’s sleek, compact design doesn’t take up much more countertop space and it has several features which make it a worthy contender.  While all of the other countertop water filters we are reviewing, uses a single filter, the Brondell H20+ actually uses three separate filters.  Each of the filters is installed in the unit, and help to remove contaminants from your water and any remaining odors.  The filters include a carbon block filter, nanotrap filter and composite plus filter.  If you compare this system to the others, you will notice that many of the features with the Brondell are only found on top of the line under the sink water filtration systems.

The system can remove industrial chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, turbidity, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), microorganisms, and bad tastes and odors.  As well as heavy metals, cholorine taste and odor and a number of other particles  from your water supply.

The system can be installed in under 10 minutes, using the included adapters and once installed your water goes through three separate stages of filtration.  The first sage is a composite plus filter, which helps to remove the large particles, such as sand, rust and fine particles. After it is complete with the 2-step composite plus filtration, your water goes thorough the second stage of filtration, which is accomplished by the nanotrap filter. The nanotrap filter, uses nano alumina and cellulose fibers which can filter down to 2 microns, this eliminates microorganisms, like bacteria and viruses and other smaller particles.  The final stage of the filtration, is accomplished by a carbon block filter, which reduces chlorine, VOC’s and other odors that can be in your water.

 

Zen 4 Gallon Countertop Water Filter:

The Zen 4 Gallon Countertop Water Filter is a little unique in the sense that you don’t have to hook it up to your tap for it to operate.  The fact that it doesn’t require a faucet connection, makes it ideal for homeowners that have pull out faucets or who want a portable water filtration system that they can take with them to a vacation home or camping.  The system has five different benefits, it filters, purifies, alkalizes, mineralizes and magnetize’s your water.

The system can treat up to 1000 gallons and the ceramic filter needs to be changed about once every year. The five stage filter can treat up to 500 gallons and needs to be replaced every 6 months and the stones don’t need to be replaced until 2-3 years.

The real main downside of the system is the fact that it takes up quite a bit more countertop space and you do have to take off the lid to add water to the system.  However, given the fact that it’s fairly affordable, has a five stage carbon filter which removes heavy metals, chlorine and other contaminants from your water supply.  In addition, to having a Micro-ceramic filter which removes up to 99% of bacteria, parasites, VOCs, pestacides and toxins from your water. And additionally increases the alkalinity of your water as well as adding additional minerals to your water, it’s really a robust water filtration system.

Watts 500315 Countertop Water Filter:

The watts 500315 countertop water filter is a great value for the money, and it is extremely easy to set up and install.  It’s also very portable, so it’s ideal for a RV or camper.  The systems uses cononut carbon to filter sediment, hard minerals, chlorinate and other contaminants from your water supply.

It is also great since it can accept all watts standard 10 inch filtration cartridges, which is ideal for Recreation Vehicle (RV) owners, since you don’t have to worry about having to hunt around for replacement cartridges while traveling.  If you are looking for a basic countertop water filter for your home or RV, this can be a great solution.

WaterChef C7000 Countertop Water Filter:

The WaterChef C7000 Countertop Water Filter includes a big block filter, which can purify up to 1000 gallons before needing to be replaced. The system can remove Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Benzene, Cysts, Trihalomethanes, VOCs & MTBE.  And it includes a replacement filter light on the top of the unit, which actively monitors your usage, so you save money since you are replacing the filtration cartridges based on your actual usuage not a predetermined number of months like a lot of other dumb-led warning lights used by other manufactures.

The system is streamlined and doesn’t take up much space on your countertop and includes the water tap for easy installation on your faucet.  It not only is NSF certified, but the unit itself includes a full lifetime warranty.

MOJO Water MINI2 Countertop Water Filter:

The MOJO Water Mini2 Countertop Instant Hot & Cold Water Filtration System is the most expensive countertop water filtration system we have reviewed and it takes the longest to install, but there is good reason for it.  The MOJO Mini2 is a countertop water filtration system, that is designed to mimic a traditional Culligan or Hinckley Spring Water cooler.  At a push of the button you can have instant hot or cold water, great for a glass of tea or cold class of water.

The system can purify up to 1200 gallon water before needing to be replaced, and the filters are very affordable.  The big block filter can remove chlorine, lead, cysts, bad taste and odors from your water. The system does need to be connected under your sink or to a nearby water line, however they provide up to 30 feet of water line and you can purchase longer lengths.

If you are looking for a water filtration system that can provide both instant hot and cold water, this is the water filtration system for you.  It is not much bigger than a coffee pot and is great for homeowners as well as offices.  If you are currently purchasing bottled water and renting a water cooler, you can purchase this system and completely pay off the unit in just a few months and not have to mess around with plastic jugs or another monthly bill.

Advantages of Countertop Water Filters

• With exception of the MOJO system, they offer easy installation.
• They are universal and work with most faucets.
• If you have a pull out faucet, you would have to mount the connection underneath your kitchen faucet.
• Long life filters – most need only to be replaced every 1 year
• Cost savings over bottled water

Disadvantages of Countertop Water Filters:

• They do take up countertop space, so if space is at a premium, this might not be the best solution.
• Many only have a single filter, so they aren’t as effective as whole house water filters or under the sink water filters.
• They will not fit a pull out faucet, without purchasing an adapter and installing the connection inline with your cold water line.

If you are looking at an inexpensive way to filter your homes water, that requires virtually no plumbing experience or knowledge then a countertop water filter is the solution.  All of the countertop water filters that we reviewed here, filter out all of the common heavy metals and remove odors from your water supply.  Some of the solutions we have covered are also portable and can be easily installed in a RV or camper or if you are in an apartment, can be easily moved.  The only real disadvantage with countertop water filters, are that they do take up some countertop space.