Brondell Capella RC250 Reverse Osmosis review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 · 
Scores 9.75/10, tied for 1st of the 20 RO systems we track. At $329.99 it costs less than the category median of $459.99. Its cartridge cost of about $205 a year is level with the $205-a-year median of the 19 RO systems with a stated cartridge cost. Returns carry a restocking fee of 10%; 4 of the 20 RO systems charge one.
The widest listing: 10 substances in the WQA listing, tied for the most among the 20 RO systems
- Price
- $329.99
- Certified for
- Lead · Cysts · VOCs +17
- Flow
- Not stated
- Cartridge life
- 300 gal claimed
- Cost per year
- $205
- Warranty
- 1 year limited
Certification
Listed by WQA under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 58 · 401 for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, PFOA/PFOS, Microplastics, TDS, Arsenic, Fluoride, checked Oct 15, 2026. Search the WQA 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 15, 2026. What a listing means and what it doesn't
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 15, 2026 · source under each valueFiltration
Cartridges and install
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
30 days, unused (10% restocking fee); used filters can’t be returned.
Warranty: 1 year limited. Returns: 30 days, unused (10% restocking fee); used filters can’t be returned. Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: Brondell data sheet, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Source: Brondell data sheet, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Compared with similar RO systems
All 20 RO systems →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEC Water RO-90 Ultimate 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis | $264.99 | Lead · Arsenic +9 | $73 | 1 year (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Brio G10-U ROSL500 Tankless Reverse Osmosis System | $299.99 | Brand claims only | $290 | 1 year (limited) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Brondell Capella RC250 Reverse OsmosisTHIS MODEL | $329.99 | Lead · Cysts +18 | $205 | 1 year limited | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| SimPure T1-400ALK Tankless RO with Remineralization | $349.99 | Brand claims only | $180 | 1 year | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Express Water Model 6 ROT600MBN Tankless Reverse Osmosis | $394.99 | Brand claims only | — | 1 year | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 15, 2026- brondell.com brand's own site 4.8/5 37 reviews
Only 11 ratings on Amazon, too few to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.