Brondell VivaSpring Compact Shower Filter CSF review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 15, 2026 · 
Scores 8.75/10, tied for 10th of the 15 shower filters we track. At $39.99 it costs less than half the category median of $97.50. No certifier listing was found for it. On Amazon, 27 of the 35 reviews that mention durability are negative.
A lower budget: $39.99, in the cheapest quarter of the 15 shower filters
Reliability comes first: 27 of 35 Amazon reviews about durability are negative
- Price
- $39.99
- Certified for
- Brand claims only
- Flow
- Not stated
- Cartridge life
- 10,000 gal claimed
- Cost per year
- $34
- Warranty
- 1 year limited
Certification
No certifier listing found.
Brondell also claims Chlorine, Lead: 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 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 shower filters
All 15 shower filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprite Slim-Line 2 (SL2) | $29.95 | Chlorine | $40 | 1 year | 9.25/10 | See specs → |
| AquaBliss SF100 Daily Revitalize Shower Filter | $35.99 | Brand claims only | $76 | 1 year | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Sprite High Output 2 (HO2) | $39.95 | Chlorine | $30 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | See specs → |
| Brondell VivaSpring Compact Shower Filter CSFTHIS MODEL | $39.99 | Brand claims only | $34 | 1 year limited | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Brondell VivaSpring Filtered Shower Head FSH25 | $49.99 | Brand claims only | $34 | 1 year limited | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 15, 2026- brondell.com brand's own site 4.8/5 25 reviews
27 of 35 Amazon reviews about durability are negative. In our score this is 1.5 of 2 points. How we score
- Performance59 mentions47 positive12 negative
- Quality52 mentions46 positive6 negative
- Durability35 mentions8 positive27 negative
- Value for money31 mentions21 positive10 negative
- Water softness28 mentions22 positive6 negative
- Compact size20 mentions19 positive1 negative
Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.