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Brita Basic Faucet vs PUR PLUS Faucet (FM2500V) Side-by-Side Comparison
Which is the better faucet-mount water filter to pick between the entry-level Brita Basic and the PUR Plus FM2500V? This guide can give you the details!
Brita Basic Faucet
Tested Using Methodology v1.0PUR Faucet Water Filter
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
True to its name, the Brita Basic is the entry-level offering in Brita's portfolio of faucet-mount water filters. But being Brita's cheapest model doesn't mean it's a bad deal.
In our performance tests, the Brita could filter out all traces of chlorine in the water we pumped through it, achieving a perfect score. The Brita also passed our flow rate test. When attached to a high-pressure faucet (2.2 GPM), the Brita Basic can produce clean water at a steady rate of 0.7 GPM. While it's not the best we've seen, it's not bad either.
Unless you're in the market for a filter that can rapidly cleanse and output water, the Brita Basic will work fine.
The PUR Plus FM2500V also has great chlorine-filtering performance. However, unlike the Brita Basic, which passed the flow rate test, the PUR FM2500V is one of the few models that failed our database. It has a very slow filtering flow rate of 0.3 GPM, which can be annoying if you're used to having high-flow tap water in your kitchen.
Fortunately, the PUR FM2500V isn't a lost cause. Design and build quality-wise, it's much better than the Brita Basic. Though made from plastic, the filter feels solid in hand. Its sleek, modern design has also made it an enduring hit among consumers.
If you value aesthetics and don't mind the slow flow rate, the PUR Plus FM2500V will be as good a choice as any!
Pros & Cons
- Relatively affordable.
- Excellent chlorine filtration ability (nearly 100%).
- Looks premium with its chrome-plated housing.
- The routing valve’s handle is intuitive to use.
- Comes with a filter change indicator.
- Excellent chlorine filtering ability
- Easy installation and servicing with "one-click" system
- Lightweight and compact design
- A filter change indicator
- The filter could be tugged out of the housing without depressing the filter release button.
- Leaks during filtration, necessitating the use of plumbing tape.
- Low flow rate in filtering mode
- Weak grip on faucet due to the one-click system
- Flimsy routing valve’s handle
- The plastic construction can be problematic for long-term durability
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Chlorine Test
Flow Rate Test
Design
In the Box
Weight & Dimensions
Build Quality
Filter Piece
Routing Valve
Usability
Installation
Ease of Use
Leak
Maintenance
Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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