Berkey Big Berkey with Phoenix elements review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 14, 2026 · 
Scores 8.5/10, tied for 12th of the 18 gravity filters we track. No price is published, so it gets the minimum 1.5 of 2 on price. Its NSF listing covers chlorine, taste and odor only (NSF/ANSI 42). 7 of the 18 gravity filters are listed for a health claim. Its 1-year warranty is shorter than the 3-year category median.
You want a price up front: none is published, while 13 of the 18 gravity filters show one
- Price
- Price not checked
- Certified for
- Chlorine
- Flow
- Not stated
- Cartridge life
- 2,750 gal claimed
- Cost per year
- Not stated
- Warranty
- 1 year
Certification
Listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 42 for Chlorine, checked Oct 14, 2026. Berkey also claims 3 more substances that are not in the listing. Search the NSF listings
- Chlorine
Berkey also claims Chloramine, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS: brand claims, not in a certifier listing.
The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment device are not necessarily in your water. Listing checked on Oct 14, 2026. What a listing means and what it doesn't
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 14, 2026 · source under each valueFiltration
Cartridges and install
Warranty, returns and shipping
1 year on the chambers and lids.
Warranty: 1 year on the chambers and lids. Returns: not stated by the brand. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: berkeywater.com, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Source: berkeywater.com, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Compared with similar gravity filters
All 18 gravity filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Patriots Patriot Pure Ultimate | $249 | Lead · VOCs +9 | $146 | 365 days limited | 9.5/10 | See specs → |
| Doulton British Berkefeld Duchess 1.58-Gallon | $255 | Cysts · Microplastics | $168 | Lifetime | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Doulton British Berkefeld Duke 2.25-Gallon | $305 | Cysts · Microplastics | $168 | Lifetime | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| BOROUX Legacy 3-Gallon | $355 | Microplastics | $159 | Lifetime | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| Berkey Big Berkey with Phoenix elementsTHIS MODEL | Price not checked | Chlorine | — | 1 year | 8.5/10 |
