Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 13, 2026 · 
Scores 9.5/10, tied for 17th of the 32 under-sink filters we track. At $249.99 it costs more than the category median of $199.50. Its cartridge cost of about $184 a year is above the $168-a-year median of the 32 under-sink filters with a stated cartridge cost. Its 90-day return window is 3 times the 30-day category median.
The widest listing: 7 substances in the IAPMO listing, tied for the most among the 32 under-sink filters
- Price
- $249.99
- Certified for
- Lead · Cysts · VOCs +4
- Flow
- 1.5 gpm
- Cartridge life
- 784 gal
- Cost per year
- $184
- Warranty
- 1 year limited
Certification
Listed by IAPMO under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 401 for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, Microplastics, checked Oct 13, 2026. Search the IAPMO listings
- Chlorine
- Chloramine
- Lead
- Cysts
- VOCs
- PFOA/PFOS
- Microplastics
The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water. Listing checked on Oct 13, 2026. What a listing means and what it doesn't
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 13, 2026 · source under each valueFiltration
Cartridges and install
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
Warranty: 1 year limited. Returns: 90 days. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: Aquasana data sheet, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Aquasana data sheet, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Compared with similar under-sink filters
All 32 under-sink filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M Aqua-Pure 3MFF100 Full Flow Under Sink System | $243.95 | Lead · Cysts +4 | $210 | 1 year | 9.5/10 | See specs → |
| Aquasana Claryum Direct ConnectTHIS MODEL | $249.99 | Lead · Cysts +5 | $184 | 1 year limited | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Brio 3-Stage Under Sink Filtration System FUS300R | $249.99 | Lead · Cysts +1 | $280 | 1 year (limited) | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Pentair FreshPoint F2000 Under Counter Filter | $279.55 | Lead · Cysts +4 | $87 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| 3M Aqua-Pure 3MDW301-F Under Sink System with Faucet | $294 | Lead · Cysts +8 | $278 | 1 year | 9.25/10 | See specs → |