Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
LARQ vs Waterdrop（EU）
Where LARQ and Waterdrop（EU） differ
| Compare |  LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Filter system | Bottle | Reverse osmosis |
| Reference models | LARQ Bottle PureVis 2, LARQ Bottle PureVis, LARQ Pitcher PureVis, LARQ Bottle Filtered Flip Top | Waterdrop X Series Reverse Osmosis System X12, Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO System, Waterdrop X16 Undersink Reverse Osmosis System |
| Price from | €58 | €20.99Lower |
| Cartridge price | €10.65Lower | €33.99 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 94 to 151 | 4,164Higher |
| Filter cost per year | €63.90 | €33.99Lower |
| Certification scope | Plant-based LARQ bottle filters tested to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 for chlorine, PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) and pharmaceuticals; the Advanced Bottle Filter also covers mercury, HAA5, lead, particulates and BPA | X12 certified NSF/ANSI 42, 58 and 372 for reduction of TDS, PFOA, PFOS, chlorine, fluoride, barium, salt, chromium-VI, lead, heavy metals, taste and odor; F1A filter certified by IAPMO R&T (NSF/ANSI 58 & 372) and SGS |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Markets | US, CA, GB | AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: PFAS and lead reduction (Yes).
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Key differences
- Waterdrop（EU） scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at Waterdrop（EU）: €20.99 vs €58.
- Cartridge price is lower at LARQ: €10.65 vs €33.99.
- Cartridge life (l) is higher at Waterdrop（EU）: 4,164 vs 94 to 151.
- Filter cost per year is lower at Waterdrop（EU）: €33.99 vs €63.90.
- Support channels: only Waterdrop（EU） offers Chat, Phone.
- NSF/ANSI standards: only LARQ offers 53, 401.
- NSF/ANSI standards: only Waterdrop（EU） offers 58.
- Markets: only LARQ offers US, CA.
- Markets: only Waterdrop（EU） offers AT, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
LARQ
LARQ suits people who want purified water straight from a bottle and will accept frequent cartridge swaps. The entry price is €58, and the cartridge ranks high on value at position 2 of 50.
Waterdrop（EU）
Waterdrop's EU store suits European households that want certified reverse osmosis and a cheap annual filter bill. Filters come to €33.99 a year, which ranks 2 of 46 brands compared, and support answers by phone, live chat and email if a fitting ever leaks.
Score breakdown
| Area | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Entry price €58 sits well under the water filter field, and cartridge cost ranks high at 2 of 50. | 9.8HigherFilter running cost is €33.99 a year, ranking 2 of 46, and the entry price is €20.99. |
| Offer | 8.9Bottle format bottle plus PFAS and lead reduction, with 94 to 151 litres per cartridge. | 9.5HigherReverse osmosis system, PFAS lead reduction stated as yes, and a replacement filter rated at 4,164 litres. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherBacked by LARQ, a BRITA SE company, 2 years warranty, and support on email and help centre. | 8.8Founded 2015, support on email, chat and phone, warranty of 1 to 2 years, and IAPMO R&T and SGS certification on the replacement filter. |
Choosing between them
Pick LARQ if trust and cartridge price matter most.
Pick Waterdrop（EU） if offer, price from, cartridge life (l), and filter cost per year matter most.
How the counts compare
| Fact | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €58 | €20.99 |
| Cartridge price | €10.65 | €33.99 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 94 to 151 | 4,164 |
| Filter cost per year | €63.90 | €33.99 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
What we checked
LARQ
- livelarq.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Waterdrop（EU）
- waterdropfilter.eu: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Water filters | 9 of 68 | 4 of 68 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| NSF/ANSI standards | 42, 53, 401 | 42, 58 |
| Legal entity | LARQ, a BRITA SE company | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €58below the median | €20.99lowest quarter | €77.77 |
| Cartridge price | €10.65lowest quarter | €33.99below the median | €35 |
| Cartridge life (l) | 94 to 151lowest quarter | 4,164above the median | 2,862.5 |
| Filter cost per year | €63.90below the median | €33.99lowest quarter | €99.99 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 47 listed brands.
Pros and cons
LARQ
Pros
- Entry price of €58 keeps the first purchase well below the water filter field, ranking 17 of 52.
- Cartridge price of €10.65 places LARQ at 2 of 50 on that measure.
- PFAS and lead reduction is a yes, which matters for anyone focused on those contaminants.
Cons
- Annual filter running cost of €63.90 ranks 10 of 46, weaker than the cartridge price suggests.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for quick troubleshooting.
- The bottle format in bottle is portable but filters one drink at a time, unlike the reverse osmosis systems from Waterdrop (EU) or Culligan Consumer Products.
Waterdrop（EU）
Pros
- Filter running cost of €33.99 a year ranks 2 of 46, among the cheapest supplies compared.
- PFAS lead reduction is stated as yes, and the certification scope names NSF/ANSI 42 and 58 plus IAPMO R&T and SGS certification for the replacement filter.
- An entry price of €20.99 ranks 4 of 52.
Cons
- Installation is required, so plan on fitting the unit before the first glass, which rules out a plug and play setup for renters.
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, which is brief for a fixed system with tubing and fittings.
- Cartridge life of 4,164 litres ranks 7 of 26, mid field on that measure.
Who each suits
LARQ
Who it suits
- Drinkers who fill a bottle on the move and want PFAS and lead claims on a certified filter
- Households in the US, Canada or the UK, where LARQ sells under LARQ, a BRITA SE company
- Buyers who prefer a one-off purchase over a filter subscription, given the €58 entry point
Who should look elsewhere
- People who filter a whole household at once, who should look at the reverse osmosis systems from Waterdrop (EU) or Culligan Consumer Products
- Buyers outside US, CA and GB who cannot find a local source
- Shoppers who want phone support, since LARQ offers email and help centre
Waterdrop（EU）
Who it suits
- Households that want certified reverse osmosis (reverse osmosis) and treat PFAS and lead reduction as a must have.
- Buyers who plan filters as a yearly line item, since the running cost is €33.99.
- People shopping in the markets the service policy covers: AT, BE and BG.
Who should look elsewhere
- Lifestraw, if a jug format fits your kitchen better than a plumbed reverse osmosis unit.
- IBBL, whose countertop format suits buyers who prefer equipment that stays on the counter.
- Culligan Consumer Products, whose reference models span reverse osmosis, tankless reverse osmosis and an under sink good water machine, if you want a wider second RO range to shortlist.
Country by country
| Country | LARQ | Waterdrop（EU） |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
LARQ
How much does a LARQ bottle cost to buy?+
The LARQ Bottle Filtered Flip Top starts at €58. That entry price ranks 17 of 52 across the water filters we compare, so the initial outlay sits toward the lower end of the field. There is no subscription tier in the range, so nothing renews automatically.
What does a replacement filter cost?+
A plant-based bottle filter cartridge costs €10.65. On price alone that ranks 2 of 50, among the better cartridge prices in the group. The cartridge is the only consumable the bottle needs, so this figure sets the running cost.
Waterdrop（EU）
What do filters cost each year?+
A replacement filter costs €33.99, and the yearly filter cost is €33.99. The two figures match, so budgeting a replacement filter every year is the practical assumption rather than a saving. That running cost ranks 2 of 46 brands compared.
What does a Waterdrop system cost to start with?+
The lowest price in the EU store is €20.99, which is the cheapest item rather than a complete system. The reference models named by the brand are a reverse osmosis system, a tankless reverse osmosis unit and an undersink model, and each one is a fitted unit that needs installing.