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Waterdrop WD-FC-01 vs PUR Faucet (FM2500V) Side-by-Side Comparison
Can’t choose between the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 and the PUR FM2500V faucet-mount water filter? Check out this short side-by-side comparison!
Waterdrop WD-FC-01
Tested Using Methodology v1.0PUR Faucet Water Filter
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Much like the PUR Plus PFM3500V, the PUR FM2500V has a beautiful design made from plastic. It’s sleek and looks very nice when mounted on the faucet. This, combined with its great filtering performance, explains its popularity among consuemrs on the market.
Its sole issue is that it has a very low flow rate at 0.3 GPM. It’s a problem that it shares with its sibling, the PUR Plus PFM3500V.
The Watedrop WD-FC-01, on the other hand, while being at a fraction of the price, offers significantly better performance. In our chlorine test, the WD-FC-01 also attained a perfect score. And in terms of flow rate, it’s one of the fastest models that we have on hand at 1.29 GPM.
Although its design isn’t quite as luxurious as the PUR FM2500V, it still looks pretty decent with its sleek and compact housing.
All in all, if you’re looking for value, the Waterdrop WD-FC-01 presents a much better offer than the PUR FM2500V.
Pros & Cons
- Excellent chlorine filtration efficiency.
- High filtering flow rate.
- Unique design and installation system.
- Replacement filter is readily available.
- Excellent chlorine filtering ability
- Easy installation and servicing with "one-click" system
- Lightweight and compact design
- A filter change indicator
- While unique, the installation system of the filter is hard to figure out.
- Plastic construction makes long-term durability a concern.
- 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
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Chlorine Test
Flow Rate Test
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Build Quality
Filter Piece
Routing Valve
Usability
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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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