Epic Water Filters Smart Shield Under Sink review
By Daryna Klochko · Published · Specs checked Oct 13, 2026 · 
Scores 9.75/10, tied for 7th of the 32 under-sink filters we track. At $129 it costs less than the category median of $199.50. IAPMO lists it for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, one of 29 under-sink filters out of 32 with a certifier listing for a health claim. Its 3-year warranty is longer than the 1-year category median.
- Price
- $129
- Certified for
- Lead · Cysts · VOCs +2
- Flow
- 1.25 gpm
- Cartridge life
- 651 gal claimed
- Cost per year
- $115
- Warranty
- 3 years limited
Certification
Listed by IAPMO under NSF/ANSI 42 · 53 · 401 for Chlorine, Chloramine, Lead, Cysts, VOCs, checked Oct 13, 2026. Search the IAPMO listings
- Chlorine
- Chloramine
- Lead
- Cysts
- VOCs
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
30 days (60 for subscribers).
Warranty: 3 years limited. Returns: 30 days (60 for subscribers). Shipping: not stated by the brand. Source: epicwaterfilters.com, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Source: epicwaterfilters.com, checked Oct 13, 2026.
Compared with similar under-sink filters
All 32 under-sink filters →| Model | Price | Certified for | Cost per year | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doulton QT Under Counter System (Ultracarb) | $119.99 | Lead · Cysts +2 | $42 | 3 years (limited) | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| A. O. Smith AO-MF-ADV Advanced Direct Connect Faucet Filter | $119.99 | Lead · Cysts +5 | $187 | 1 year limited | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| Frizzlife SK99 3-Stage Under Sink Water Filter | $125.99 | Lead · Cysts +1 | $95 | 1 year | 10/10 | Check price → |
| Epic Water Filters Smart Shield Under SinkTHIS MODEL | $129 | Lead · Cysts +3 | $115 | 3 years limited | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| Pentair FreshPoint Easy Flow Under Counter Filter | $139.99 | Lead · Cysts +2 | $87 | 1 year | 9.75/10 | Check price → |