Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
BOROUX Water Filtration vs Brondell
BOROUX Water Filtration vs Brondell: the differences
| Compare | BOROUX Water Filtration ReviewVisitVisit |  Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| Filter system | Countertop | Under sink |
| Reference models | BOROUX 3-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX 1.8-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX Proactive Fluoride Reduction Filter, Shower Filter System | Pearl H625 Countertop Water Filtration System, Coral UC300 Three-Stage Under Sink Water Filtration System, Capella RC250 Reverse Osmosis Under Sink Water Filtration System, Circle RC100 Reverse Osmosis Under Counter Water Filtration System |
| Price from | €245.95 | $69.99 |
| Cartridge price | €163.95 | $79.99 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712Higher | 2,271 |
| Filter cost per year | €163.95 | $79.99 |
| Certification scope | WQA Gold Seal certification of BOROUX water filter systems and filters: NSF/ANSI 42 drinking water treatment units, aesthetic effects (Nominal Particulate Class I), NSF/ANSI/CAN 401 emerging contaminants (microplastics 0.5 um to under 1 um) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 lead-free materials | WQA Gold Seal certification for reduction of over 75 contaminants, meeting NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 plus NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 and CSA B483.1 |
| Markets | US, CA, AU, FR, MX, GBCovers more | US, CA |
Same on both: PFAS and lead reduction (Yes), Installation required (No), Warranty (1 year).
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Key differences
- Brondell scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Cartridge life (l) is higher at BOROUX Water Filtration: 22,712 vs 2,271.
- Support channels: only BOROUX Water Filtration offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- NSF/ANSI standards: only Brondell offers 53, 58.
- BOROUX Water Filtration is available in 4 more countries.
- Markets: only BOROUX Water Filtration offers AU, FR, MX.
Our verdict on each
BOROUX Water Filtration
BOROUX Water Filtration suits households that want certified filtration on a countertop with no plumbing work. The €245.95 entry price sits above the middle of this group, and the €163.95 cartridge is the line to watch, so running cost is the trade-off rather than the ticket.
Brondell
Brondell suits households in the US and Canada that want certified filtration with a low entry price and no installation visit. Its Coral under-counter system runs 2,271 litres between cartridge changes, and PFAS and lead reduction sits inside the WQA Gold Seal scope.
Score breakdown
| Area | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Filters at €163.95 and €163.95 a year sit at the expensive end, offset by a countertop system that needs no fitting. | 9.2HigherEntry at $69.99 and yearly filter spending of $79.99 keep the bill modest at both ends. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherA countertop system that needs no installation, sold across US, CA and AU, covers most homes without plumbing work. | 8.6Cartridge life of 2,271 litres plus a $79.99 cartridge give long runs at a steady price. |
| Trust | 8.8WQA Gold Seal certification to 42 and 401 standards, PFAS and lead reduction, and support on email, chat and phone. | 9.7HigherWQA Gold Seal certification covering a wide contaminant list, with the range listed under 42, 53 and 58. |
Which one suits you
Pick BOROUX Water Filtration if offer, cartridge life (l), and markets matter most.
Pick Brondell if cost and trust matter most.
If neither fits
SpringWell has cartridge life (l) at 3,785,411, against 22,712 for BOROUX Water Filtration and 2,271 for Brondell.
SpringWell reviewWhere these facts come from
BOROUX Water Filtration
- boroux.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Brondell
- brondell.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 11 of 80 | 7 of 80 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42, 401 | 42, 53, 58, 401Covers more |
| Legal entity | James Enterprise Inc. | Brondell Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Purifier |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 878.38 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 360 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon, Uv, Ioniser |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 4 to 6 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 30 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712highest quarter | 2,271below the median | 2,862.5 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 47 listed brands.
Pros and cons
BOROUX Water Filtration
Pros
- Cartridge life of 22,712 litres ranks at 2 out of 26 brands, so the pricey media goes further.
- WQA Gold Seal certification covers drinking water treatment units for aesthetic effects, emerging contaminants including microplastics, and lead-free material requirements.
- Installation required is listed as no, so a countertop system is set up where you already have a tap, with no plumber involved.
Cons
- Filters cost €163.95 each and €163.95 a year, and cartridge price ranks at 46 out of 50 brands.
- The entry price of €245.95 ranks at 35 out of 52 brands, above the middle of the group.
- Warranty cover of 1 year is short for a system most households expect to keep in place.
Brondell
Pros
- Installation is not required, so a Brondell system goes in without booking a plumber.
- Filter cost per year ranks 13 of 46 among the water filters compared, so the recurring side sits well down the field.
- Entry price ranks 18 of 52 among the brands compared, which keeps the starting outlay modest.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so help is self service rather than a call.
- Warranty cover is 1 year, which is thin for a unit meant to stay plumbed in.
- A replacement cartridge costs $79.99 and ranks 35 of 50 on price, so restocking is the costliest part of ownership.
Who each suits
BOROUX Water Filtration
Who it suits
- Households that want certified countertop filtration without booking an installer.
- Buyers in the United States, CA and AU who want both tank sizes, a fluoride reduction filter and a shower filter in one range.
- People who filter a lot of water each week and can plan around a €163.95 cartridge.
Who should look elsewhere
- Reverse osmosis shoppers, since Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products both run reverse osmosis and reverse osmosis systems where BOROUX is countertop.
- Anyone set on a plumbed kitchen purifier, because the IBBL range is built around compressor purifiers such as the IBBL E-Due Eletrônico Prata Bivolt and the IBBL Viváx Touch.
Brondell
Who it suits
- Households in US and CA looking for a fixed under-sink system with a long cartridge run.
- Anyone treating tap water for PFAS and lead, since Brondell confirms reduction of both.
- First-time filter buyers who want an established US manufacturer standing behind the warranty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers set on reverse osmosis: reverse osmosis and reverse osmosis both centre on that, while Brondell's listed system is under sink.
- Buyers wanting a countertop format: countertop covers that style, and Brondell's listed format is under sink.
Country by country
| Country | BOROUX Water Filtration | Brondell |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
BOROUX Water Filtration
What does a BOROUX water filter cost to buy?+
BOROUX lists its entry price at €245.95 for the system itself, paid once rather than as a subscription. That ranks at 35 out of 52 brands in this group, so it sits above a basic jug or tap filter in the same set. The next price to check is the replacement media.
What do the replacement filters cost?+
A replacement cartridge is €163.95, and the annual filter spend on the range is €163.95. The cartridge price ranks at 46 out of 50 brands and the yearly figure at 40 out of 46, which makes the media the line to weigh before the system price. It is the part of the cost that repeats.
Brondell
What does a Brondell water filter cost to start with?+
Brondell sells single purchase systems rather than plans, so the entry figure of $69.99 is the full outlay. Nothing further is due to set the unit up, and there is no renewal on the hardware itself. What recurs is the filter side, which is costed separately. Among the brands compared here, that entry price ranks 18 of 52.
How much do replacement filters cost each year?+
A replacement cartridge is $79.99, and filter spending over a year comes to $79.99. Among the water filters compared, that yearly figure ranks 13 of 46, which is the number to weigh before buying, since it keeps arriving long after the purchase is paid off.
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