Brita Elite Faucet System review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 14, 2026 · 
Scores 9.25/10, tied for 3rd of the 6 faucet filters we track. At $32.49 it costs the same as the category median of $32.49. WQA lists it for Chlorine, Lead, VOCs, Microplastics, one of 5 faucet filters out of 6 with a certifier listing for a health claim. On Amazon, 147 of the 152 reviews that mention leakage are negative.
Reliability comes first: 147 of 152 Amazon reviews about leakage are negative
- Price
- $32.49
- Certified for
- Lead · VOCs · Microplastics +2
- Flow
- 0.58 gpm
- Cartridge life
- 100 gal
- Cost per year
- $54
- Warranty
- 1 year (limited)
Certification
Listed by WQA under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 401 for Chlorine, Lead, VOCs, Microplastics, checked Oct 14, 2026. Search the WQA listings
- Chlorine
- Lead
- VOCs
- Microplastics
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
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
1 year (limited; filter 30 days).
Warranty: 1 year (limited; filter 30 days). Returns: 30 days. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: Brita data sheet, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Source: Brita data sheet, checked Oct 14, 2026.
Compared with similar faucet filters
All 6 faucet filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culligan Faucet Mount Filter CULFMWH | $27.49 | PFAS · Microplastics +1 | $40 | 2 years (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Brita Elite Faucet SystemTHIS MODEL | $32.49 | Lead · VOCs +3 | $54 | 1 year (limited) | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Brita Elite Advanced Faucet System | $32.49 | Lead · VOCs +3 | $54 | 1 year (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| iSpring DF2-CHR Faucet Water Filter | $35.99 | Brand claims only | $30 | 1 year | 9/10 | Check price → |
| PUR PLUS Faucet Mount System, Horizontal (PFM400H) | $40 | Lead · VOCs +5 | $52 | Not stated | 9/10 | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 14, 2026147 of 152 Amazon reviews about leakage are negative. In our score this is 1.5 of 2 points. How we score
- Quality261 mentions114 positive147 negative
- Leakage152 mentions5 positive147 negative
- Installation146 mentions86 positive60 negative
- Filter life88 mentions16 positive72 negative
- Durability79 mentions2 positive77 negative
Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.