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Waterdrop WD-FC-01 vs DuPont Faucet Mount (WFFM100XCH) Side-by-Side Comparison

On the fence about whether to pick the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 or the DuPont WFFM100XCH faucet-mount water filter for your kitchen? Here’s our comparison!

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Waterdrop WD-FC-01

DuPont Faucet Mount Water Filter

Two faucet-mount water faucets, the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 and DuPont Faucet Mount (WFFM100XCH), held side-by-side by a reviewer for comparison purposes.

Overall Verdict

Ranking by
OverallScore Performance50% Design20% Usability30% ScoreOverall 50%Performance 20%Design 30%Usability Waterdrop WD-FC-01DuPont Faucet Mount...9.49.29.110.08.06.88.49.7
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DuPont is a household name in many industries, including water filtering. At the moment, one of their best offerings is the DuPont WFFM100XCh faucet-mount water filter, which has been really popular for the past couple of years.

Putting it to the test, we found that the DuPont WFFM100XCH is a passable faucet-mount water filter. While it’s an acceptable product, it’s nowhere near perfect.

In our performance tests, the DuPont filter achieved a perfect score in the chlorine filtering test. Unfortunately, it lagged behind in the filtering flow rate test. It, and two other models in our database, are currently the only ones to fail this test. 

The DuPont has a very slow filtering flow rate at 0.46 GPM. As a result, if you’d like your kitchen tap to flow quickly or you have low water pressure in your kitchen, it’s not the most optimal choice.

The Waterdrop WD-FC-01, on the other hand, did a lot better, with a perfect score in the chlorine filtration test and one of the fastest flow rates in our database (1.29 GPM.)

Design-wise, both models got decent scores. Though they’re made from plastic, Waterdrop and DuPont have built their products well. Durability’s going to be a concern, of course, but these filters should last for quite a while. Not to mention, both look great when they’re mounted to the tap!

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent chlorine filtration efficiency.
  • High filtering flow rate.
  • Unique design and installation system.
  • Replacement filter is readily available.
  • Chrome-plated design gives it a sharp appearance
  • Excellent chlorine filtering capability
  • Decent flow rate
  • Easy to install and use
  • While unique, the installation system of the filter is hard to figure out.
  • Plastic construction makes long-term durability a concern.
  • The filter has a very low maximum filtering capacity (100 gallons)
  • Only has one nozzle, so it’s hard to know what mode the filter has been switched into until you look at the routing valve’s handle

Key Specs

Filtering flow rate
1.29 GPM
0.46 GPM
Capacity
320 gals
100 gallons
Qualifications
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and NSF/ANSI Standard 372
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
Dimensions
L6 x W2.5 x H4.3 inches
L5.5 x W2 x H5.25 inches
Weight
0.7 pounds
0.9 pounds
Warranty
1-year
2 years

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$19.88
$22.30

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.2
6.8

Chlorine Test

9.5
10
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01.
Two test strips showing the control to the left (measuring the chlorinated water we pumped through the filter) and, to the right, is the result of the filtered water produced by the WD-FC-01.
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01.
Waterdrop WD-FC-01 Faucet Water Filter Chlorine Test 2
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the DuPont WFFM100XCH.
Activated testing strips can be seen on the color chart. The one to the left is the strip for the control sample, the one to the right is the strip for the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s filtered water.
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the DuPont WFFM100XCH.
DuPont Faucet Mount Water Filter Chlorine Test
Before
10+ mg/l
10+ mg/l
After
~0.1-0.5 mg/l
~0 mg/l

Flow Rate Test

9.0
4.7
Duration
20 secs
20 secs
Amount
0.43 gallons
0.155 gallons
Flow Rate
1.29 GPM
0.46 GPM

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.1
8.4

In the Box

The content of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01’s shipping box laid out on a white table.
The silver, metallic DuPont WFFM100XCH filter is in the center, surrounded by the shipping box, manuals, and accessories.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 are marked to the side, length (5 inches), width (2.2 inches), height (5.2 inches).
The dimensions of the DuPont WFFM100XCH. Length is 5.5 inches, width is 2 inches, and height is 5.25 inches.
Length
6.0" (15.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Width
2.5" (6.4 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Height
4.3" (10.9 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Weight
0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)

Build Quality

8.3
8.5
The disassembled parts of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 faucet-mount water filter. The connection port on both parts is visible.
The Waterdrop WD-FC-01’s modular design allows it to be disassembled into two compact pieces via a port.
The disassembled parts of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 faucet-mount water filter. The connection port on both parts is visible.
The fully-assembled Waterdrop WD-FC-01 water filter, with the filter compartment locked onto the main housing.
The side profile of the silvery and glossy DuPont WFFM100XCH faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
The side profile of the silvery and glossy DuPont WFFM100XCH faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
A close-up of the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter’s mounting port, with black plastic rotating ring and golden metallic threading.

Filter Piece

10
8.0
The filter piece of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01. The exterior is made from grey polyester material, which is soaked with water.
The filter piece of the Waterdrop WD-FC-01. The grey polyester membrane on the outside is soaked after being flushed.
The white plastic filter cartridge that comes with the filter. Printed on it are the DuPont logo and the number 100.
The white plastic filter cartridge that comes with the filter. Printed on it are the DuPont logo and the number 100.
The interior of the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s filter compartment, revealing the insertion ports for the filter cartridge.
Filter Model
Waterdrop WD-FF-01A replacement filter
DuPont WFFMC300X replacement filter
Filtration Process
Activated carbon with polyester membrane; mineral core
Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC)
Certifications
NSF/ANSI 42
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
Filter Capacity
320 gallons
100 gallons

Routing Valve

8.2
10
The silver handle of the routing valve. Printed on the handle are “Pure” and “Tap” with arrows, denoting turning directions.
The silver handle of the routing valve. Printed on the handle are “Pure” and “Tap” with arrows, denoting turning directions.
The silver plastic twist ring at the top of the WD-FC-01 filter.
Type of Valve
Rotating
Rotating

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
10
9.7

Installation

10
10
The Waterdrop WD-FC-01 with a yellow faucet adapter attached to its mounting port through the silver plastic twist ring.
The Waterdrop WD-FC-01 with a yellow faucet adapter attached to it via the plastic twist ring.
A close-up of the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s mounting port with a metal adapter in place.
The DuPont WFFM100XCH equipped with a metal adapter, which allows it to connect to a faucet with internal threading.

Ease of Use

10
9.0
A close-up of the only nozzle, equipped with a grey plastic aerator, on the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter.
The sole nozzle at the bottom of the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter.

Leak

10
10

Maintenance

10
10
The Waterdrop WD-FC-01’s filter in the center, with the housing and pieces of the filter compartment surrounding it.
The filter will last roughly 3 months under normal usage.
The 100-gallon filter cartridge of the DuPont WFFM100XCH alongside the pieces of the filter.
Filter Indicator
No
No
Replacement
3 months
1-2 months

Behind the Comparison

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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.

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