AquaTru Carafe Countertop RO review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 13, 2026 · 
Scores 9.75/10, tied for 1st of the 7 countertop filters we track. At $375 it costs more than the category median of $349. IAPMO lists it for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, Microplastics, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, one of 5 countertop filters out of 7 with a certifier listing for a health claim. Its cartridge cost of about $130 a year is level with the $130-a-year median of the 7 countertop filters with a stated cartridge cost.
- Price
- $375
- Certified for
- Lead · Cysts · VOCs +8
- Flow
- 0.042 gpm
- Cartridge life
- 300 gal
- Cost per year
- $130
- Warranty
- 1 year
Certification
Listed by IAPMO under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 58 · 401 for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, Microplastics, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, checked Oct 13, 2026. Search the IAPMO listings
- Chlorine
- Chloramine
- Lead
- Cysts
- VOCs
- PFOA/PFOS
- Microplastics
- TDS
- Arsenic
- Fluoride
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. Returns: 30 days. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: AquaTru data sheet, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Source: AquaTru data sheet, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Compared with similar countertop filters
All 7 countertop filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brondell Cypress H630 Countertop | $194.99 | Cysts · VOCs +2 | $150 | 1 year limited | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Waterdrop K19-SFK Countertop RO | $349 | TDS | $79 | 1 year | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| AquaTru Carafe Countertop ROTHIS MODEL | $375 | Lead · Cysts +9 | $130 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| Aquasana Clean Water Machine (AQ-CWM2) | $399.99 | Lead · Cysts +5 | $73 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| AquaTru Classic Countertop RO | $475 | Lead · Cysts +9 | $130 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | Check price → |