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Brita Longlast Water Filter Pitcher vs Culligan with ZeroWater Technology Water Filter Pitcher

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Culligan with ZeroWater Technology Water Filter Pitcher comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.3 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about households primarily concerned with heavy metals — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Brita Longlast Water Filter Pitcher

3.3

$28.49as of Jul 1

The Brita Longlast Water Filter Pitcher uses proprietary active filtering agents to reduce several common contaminants including barium, copper, strontium, and nitrate, though it falls short on fluoride removal. Reviews noted its fast filtration rate and ease of installation, but criticized its limited contaminant reduction capabilities and all-plastic construction. The filter is certified by WQA and IAPMO, and is suitable for treated surface water supplies without fluoride. It's best for users seeking an affordable, easy-to-use pitcher-style filter rather than comprehensive contaminant removal.

Strengths

— Removes barium, copper, strontium, and nitrate from water
— Easy to install and quick to prime filters
— Fast rate of filtration

Watch-outs

— Only slightly reduces uranium
— Does not address fluoride
— All-plastic design

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Water Filter Pitchers

Culligan with ZeroWater Technology Water Filter Pitcher

4.6

The Culligan with ZeroWater pitcher delivers exceptional contaminant reduction, particularly for heavy metals, removing 100% of lead, uranium, and arsenic. Reviewers noted its 5-stage filtration system excels in critical contaminant removal and includes a convenient TDS meter. However, the filter has a short lifespan of 20 gallons, requiring frequent replacements and resulting in high long-term costs. The pitcher's acidic, demineralized output and limited 90-day warranty are drawbacks. It's best suited for households primarily concerned with heavy metals, but those prioritizing PFAS removal should consider alternatives.

Strengths

— Removes 100% of heavy metals including lead, uranium, and arsenic
— Includes built-in TDS meter to measure dissolved solids
— Simple setup with no filter priming required

Watch-outs

— Filtered water has acidic pH and is demineralized
— Short filter lifespan of just 20 gallons (2-4 weeks)

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How they stack up

Brita Longlast Water Filter Pitcher

Unlike the Culligan with ZeroWater Technology pitcher, which removes 100% of heavy metals including lead, uranium, and arsenic, the Brita Longlast only slightly reduces uranium and doesn't address fluoride. While it's more affordable and easier to install, it lacks the comprehensive contaminant reduction of the LifeStraw Home pitcher, which removes 99.999999% of bacteria and parasites. The Brita is best for users seeking an affordable, easy-to-use pitcher-style filter rather than comprehensive contaminant removal.

Culligan with ZeroWater Technology Water Filter Pitcher

The Culligan pitcher surpasses the Brita Longlast in heavy metal removal, eliminating 100% of lead, uranium, and arsenic compared to Brita's limited contaminant reduction. However, it falls short of the ZeroWater 3-stage pitcher's ability to remove 100% of total dissolved solids and is less effective than the LifeStraw Home pitcher in removing parasites and microplastics. Its short filter lifespan of 20 gallons makes it more expensive to maintain than the Aquagear pitcher, which lasts 120 gallons.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Brita Longlast Water Filter Pitcher	Culligan with ZeroWater Technology Water Filter Pitcher
Capacity	10 cups	7 cups
Filter Life	120 gallons	20 gallons
Certifications	WQA NSF/ANSI 42, 53	NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 & 372
Filtration Rate	—	1.9 GPH
Material	—	Plastic
Filter Stages	—	5-stage

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