Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Alb Filter vs Samsung
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Alb Filter |  Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Alb Filter Duo Active, Alb Filter Duo Active Plus, Alb Filter Untertisch Element Active, Alb Filter Untertisch Element Fusion | WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 |
| Price from | €118.90 | $649 |
| Warranty | 10 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | DE, AT, BE, DK, LU, NL, PL, FR, ES, IT, HU, SK, SI, SE, AD, SM, VA, BG, HR, CY, EE, FI, GR, IE, LV, LT, MT, PT, RO, CH, GB, LI, NO, UACovers more | GB |
| Filter system | Tap | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge price | €25.90 | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge life (l) | 3,000 to 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €77.70 | Not confirmed |
| Certification scope | Nano cartridge certified to ASTM F838-15A, permitted even in public facilities with acute Legionella contamination | Not confirmed |
| PFAS and lead reduction | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Samsung scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Alb Filter: 10 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Samsung offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Samsung: 1969 vs 2016.
- Alb Filter is available in 33 more countries.
- Markets: only Alb Filter offers DE, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Alb Filter
Alb Filter suits households that want a fixed tap unit with a long warranty and a cartridge they can reorder, and the fit is strongest across the European markets it ships to. It scores 9.2, with the value sitting in the cartridge at €25.90 and a 10 year warranty rather than the ticket price.
Samsung
Samsung suits households that want the big appliances and the smart kit working from a single app, with spare parts held for 10 years after purchase. You pay a premium against Exquisit and Bauknecht for that joined-up range, and the robot vacuum is the weakest part of the picture.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry at €118.90 and €77.70 a year in cartridges, for a cost part of 9.4. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.4A 3,000 to 5,000 litre cartridge with PFAS and lead reduction, and a 10 year warranty, for an offer part of 9.4. | 9.5HigherEntry point sits at $649, cover runs 2 years, and installation is offered on the big pieces. |
| Trust | 8.5A named legal entity in DE with support on email, phone and help centre, for a trust part of 8.5. | 9.1HigherWarranty terms come from Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a group founded in 1969, with support on email, chat and phone. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | South Korea |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Alb Filter: 33.
How they place
| Ranking | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 11 of 68 | 10 of 68 |
Which one suits you
Pick Alb Filter if warranty and markets matter most.
Pick Samsung if trust matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
Alb Filter
- alb-filter.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Samsung
- samsung.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blaufaktor GmbH & Co. KG | Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | South Korea |
| Founded | 2016 | 1969Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Floor care
| Fact | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Washing machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Oven, Hob |
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 6,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Spinning |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Camera AI |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 250 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Smart home devices
| Fact | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Not confirmed | Hub, Sensor, Plug, Lighting, Thermostat |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Not confirmed | Smartthings, Matter |
| Hub required | Not confirmed | No |
| Energy reporting | Not confirmed | Yes |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alb Filter | Samsung | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge price | €25.90below the median | Not confirmed | €35 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 3,000 to 5,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2,862.5 |
| Filter cost per year | €77.70below the median | Not confirmed | €99.99 |
| Warranty | 10 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 47 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Alb Filter
Pros
- The Nano cartridge at the centre of the range carries an ASTM certification, and that scope even permits use in public facilities with acute Legionella contamination.
- A cartridge at €25.90 ranks 9 of 50 on cartridge price, ahead of the same brand's entry price placement at 25 of 52.
- PFAS and lead reduction is specified for the cartridge at the centre of the range, so the reduction claim sits on the part you actually replace.
Cons
- Entry price of €118.90 ranks 25 of 52, so this is a mid range ticket rather than a low one.
- Yearly filter spend of €77.70 sits mid field at 17 of 46, which is a softer placement than the cartridge price alone would suggest.
- The tap format is not reverse osmosis, so readers set on Waterdrop (EU) or Culligan Consumer Products will find a different design.
Samsung
Pros
- The listed washing machine runs at 32 kWh a year, so a weekly habit stays cheap to run.
- A single app covers the kit, with a mobile app included, hub, sensor and plug in one place, and no hub required.
- Protocols matter, thread and zigbee and ecosystems smartthings and matter let existing sensors and plugs join rather than be replaced.
Cons
- Warranty of 2 years is short next to the 10 years parts commitment, so a machine can outlive its cover.
- Robot vacuum suction of 6,000 Pa sits well under the 15,000 Pa site median, so deep carpet is not its strength.
- The market listed is GB alone, so delivery and installation terms are given for that market only.
Who each suits
Alb Filter
Who it suits
- Households in the markets Alb Filter ships to that want a permanent tap fitting rather than a unit they carry between flats.
- Readers who care what a certification actually covers, since the Nano cartridge carries an ASTM certification whose scope even reaches public facilities with acute Legionella contamination.
- People filtering at the tap for PFAS and lead, since reduction of both is specified for the cartridge at the centre of the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on reverse osmosis, because Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products both run that filter system while the range here is tap.
- Renters who cannot drill a tap fitting, since installation is required here and IBBL runs a countertop system instead.
Samsung
Who it suits
- Households replacing a full white goods set, since washing machine, dryer and dishwasher and WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 cover washer, fridge, oven and hob in one range.
- Households already running SmartThings, with matter, thread and zigbee and no hub needed, so appliances and sensors share one app.
- Energy-minded households, where 32 kWh a year sets a low running cost for frequent loads.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers: Exquisit covers the same core appliances, while this range opens at $649.
- Shoppers who want a cooker in the same range: Bauknecht lists one and this range does not, so check Bauknecht first.
Current offers
Samsung
Current offer
Discount code
Save up to GBP 250 when you buy 2 or more home appliances: GBP 100 off from GBP 799 spend, GBP 250 off from GBP 1,500 spend
Spend GBP 799 or more and save GBP 100, or spend GBP 1,500 or more and save GBP 250. Purchase from Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, or Shop app by 13.10.26. Discount applied automatically at checkout when qualifying spend threshold reached with two or more qualifying products. Selected SKUs only. Offer excludes all microwaves and accessories. Not in conjunction with any other offer
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Alb Filter | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 34 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Alb Filter
What does an Alb Filter tap filter cost to buy?+
There is a single purchase price for the hardware. Drinking water filter units in the range start at €118.90, and that covers the fitting itself. Nothing renews on a schedule, so the second figure a buyer meets is the replacement cartridge at €25.90, ordered only when the fitted cartridge nears the end of its life.
What does it cost to keep filtering year after year?+
The cartridge line is the real running cost. A replacement cartridge is €25.90, and the range works out at €77.70 a year of filtering. The Nano cartridge is rated for 3,000 to 5,000 litres, so the number of orders a year depends on how much your household runs the tap and on your local water quality.
Samsung
How much does a Samsung appliance cost at the entry end?+
The listed starting price is $649, and it comes from a countertop convection microwave rather than a washing machine or fridge, so a full kitchen set sits above that figure. These are single purchases rather than subscriptions, so the entry price is the number to plan around rather than a figure that renews later.
How long is the warranty, and will parts still be available later?+
Warranty cover on the appliances runs for 2 years, and spare parts are held for 10 years, with a spare parts shop listed as well. For a fitted kitchen the parts figure is the more useful of the pair, since a failed pump or door seal takes longer to sort than a simple swap. Read the terms, since a parts promise and a warranty are different cover.
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