Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
BOROUX Water Filtration vs SpringWell
What sets them apart
| Compare | BOROUX Water Filtration ReviewVisitVisit |  SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| Filter system | Countertop | Whole house |
| Reference models | BOROUX 3-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX 1.8-Gallon Water Filter System, BOROUX Proactive Fluoride Reduction Filter, Shower Filter System | CF1, CF4, CF+ Whole House Water Filter System |
| Price from | €245.95 | $1,160.25 |
| Cartridge price | €163.95 | $135.24 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712 | 3,785,411Higher |
| Filter cost per year | €163.95 | $135.24 |
| Installation required | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | US, CA, AU, FR, MX, GBCovers more | US, CA |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: PFAS and lead reduction (Yes).
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Key differences
- SpringWell scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Cartridge life (l) is higher at SpringWell: 3,785,411 vs 22,712.
- Installation required: only SpringWell.
- Support channels: only BOROUX Water Filtration offers Email.
- 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.
SpringWell
SpringWell is a whole-house filter specialist for US and Canadian homeowners who want treated water at every tap and a cartridge that lasts a very long time, not a small point-of-use system. The trade is upfront spend: entry pricing starts at $1,160.25, and installation is required, so budget for hardware and setup together.
Score breakdown
| Area | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4HigherFilters at €163.95 and €163.95 a year sit at the expensive end, offset by a countertop system that needs no fitting. | 8.3Entry price of $1,160.25 sits near the top of the field, and cartridges at $135.24 mean the spend repeats. |
| Offer | 9.2A countertop system that needs no installation, sold across US, CA and AU, covers most homes without plumbing work. | 9.4HigherPFAS and lead reduction is stated, and the whole house range carries the CF1, CF4, CF+ Whole House Water Filter System name. |
| Trust | 8.8WQA Gold Seal certification to 42 and 401 standards, PFAS and lead reduction, and support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 11 of 80 | 10 of 80 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for BOROUX Water Filtration: 4.
What we checked
BOROUX Water Filtration
- boroux.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SpringWell
- springwellwater.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42, 401 | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | James Enterprise Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge life (l) | 22,712highest quarter | 3,785,411highest quarter | 2,862.5 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Not confirmed | 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.
SpringWell
Pros
- Cartridge life of 3,785,411 litres ranks 1 of 26 brands compared, well clear of the rest of the group.
- PFAS and lead reduction is stated for the range, in line with 91.3% of filters in this category.
- Renewal cost is published rather than hidden: cartridges at $135.24 and a yearly filter cost of $135.24.
Cons
- Entry pricing of $1,160.25 puts it near the top of the field, at 50 of 52 brands compared.
- Installation is required, so the $1,160.25 entry price covers the hardware and the installer work is budgeted on top of it.
- Cartridges at $135.24 rank 45 of 50 on price, so longevity is bought at a dearer unit price.
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.
SpringWell
Who it suits
- Homeowners who want treated water at every tap and will keep the system for years, which is what 3,785,411 litres of cartridge life is built for.
- Buyers in US and CA who can arrange a professional install, since installation is required.
- People filtering for PFAS and lead who want the claim stated plainly, which SpringWell does for the whole house range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who only want treated drinking water at the kitchen tap: Waterdrop (EU) and Culligan Consumer Products both sell reverse osmosis systems, which suit a smaller footprint than a whole house install.
- Renters and anyone without a suitable plumbing point, because installation is required.
- Shoppers outside US and CA, where shipping and US based support add friction to a professional install.
Country by country
| Country | BOROUX Water Filtration | SpringWell |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
SpringWell
What does a SpringWell system cost to start with?+
SpringWell is a whole house specialist, and the CF1, CF4, CF+ Whole House Water Filter System range is the name to look at. Entry pricing starts at $1,160.25, which places it near the top of the field at 50 of 52 brands compared. Installation is required, so that entry figure is not the whole cost of a working setup.
What do cartridges cost on renewal?+
Replacement cartridges list at $135.24, and the annual filter cost is $135.24. On cartridge price that ranks 45 of 50 brands compared, so it pays to budget the renewal before ordering the system rather than after the first year of use.
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