Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
BOROUX Water Filtration vs Samsung
Where BOROUX Water Filtration and Samsung differ
| Compare | BOROUX Water Filtration ReviewVisitVisit |  Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | BOROUX 3-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX 1.8-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX Proactive Fluoride Reduction Filter, Shower Filter System | WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 |
| Price from | €245.95 | $649 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, AU, FR, MX, GBCovers more | GB |
| Filter system | Countertop | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge price | €163.95 | Not confirmed |
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712 | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €163.95 | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
| PFAS and lead reduction | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- Samsung scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Warranty is higher at Samsung: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Samsung offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Samsung: 1969 vs 2015.
- BOROUX Water Filtration is available in 5 more countries.
- Markets: only BOROUX Water Filtration offers US, CA, AU.
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.
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 | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2A countertop system that needs no installation, sold across US, CA and AU, covers most homes without plumbing work. | 9.5HigherEntry point sits at $649, cover runs 2 years, and installation is offered on the big pieces. |
| Trust | 8.8WQA Gold Seal certification to 42 and 401 standards, PFAS and lead reduction, and support on email, chat and phone. | 9.1HigherWarranty terms come from Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a group founded in 1969, with support on email, chat and phone. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | South Korea |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for BOROUX Water Filtration: 5.
How they place
| Ranking | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 11 of 80 | 4 of 80 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42, 401 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | James Enterprise Inc. | Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | South Korea |
| Founded | 2015 | 1969Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Floor care
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | 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 | BOROUX Water Filtration | 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 | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge price | €163.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | €35 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712highest quarter | Not confirmed | 2,862.5 |
| Filter cost per year | €163.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | €99.99 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat 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.
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
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.
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 | BOROUX Water Filtration | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | 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.
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.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
- BOROUX Water Filtration vs FRIZZLIFE
- Samsung vs Coolblue Belgium
- Samsung vs SharkNinja Brasil
- Samsung vs Dr.Prepare
- Samsung vs Dreame
- Samsung vs eufy
- BOROUX Water Filtration vs Waterdrop（EU）
- Samsung vs Hoover
- BOROUX Water Filtration vs Glacierfresh
- Samsung vs Thor
- Samsung vs Xiaomi
- Samsung vs Aqara
- Samsung vs Eureka
- BOROUX Water Filtration vs Waterdrop
- Samsung vs Lubluelu
- BOROUX Water Filtration vs AirWin Group