Shower Filters

Grade A+
Aquasana - AQ-4100 Premium Shower Filter
Good chlorine reduction. Includes both KDF and coconut shell carbon to reduce chlorine as well as other synthetic chemicals and contaminants. Upflow design maintains water pressure and showerhead height.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
< 1¢
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Capacity
10000 gal
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Replacement
$52.50
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System
$84.99
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Flow Rate
2.5 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
91 | ![]() |
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Grade B+
Crystal Quest - Luxury Shower Power
Unknown chlorine reduction. Down flow design is less optimal for water pressure and shower height. Long filter life, but backflushing recommended to prevent clogging. Unknown gallon capacity.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
< 1¢
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Capacity
1 year (gallons unknown)
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Replacement
$24.50
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System
$54.95
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Flow Rate
2.5 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
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Grade B-
Berkey - KDF Shower Filter
Good chlorine reduction. Long filter life, but KDF filter only; no carbon included. Down flow design is less optimal for water pressure and shower height. Backflushing recommended to prevent clogging.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
1¢
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Capacity
20000 gal
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Replacement
$64.00
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System
$80.00
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Flow Rate
2.5 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
95 | ![]() |
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Grade B-
Rainshowr - Dechlorinating Shower Filter
Good chlorine reduction. Long lasting, but KDF filter only; does not include carbon. Down flow design less optimal for water pressure and shower height. Flow rate not listed.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
< 1¢
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Capacity
25000 gal
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Replacement
$26.51
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System
$56.49
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Flow Rate
2 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
90 | ![]() |
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Grade C+
Culligan - In-line Shower Filter
Good chlorine reduction. Carbon filter only; no KDF included. Inline design is less optimal for water pressure. No shower head included. Flow rate not listed.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
< 1¢
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Capacity
10000 gal
|
Replacement
$13.65
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System
$30.23
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Flow Rate
2 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
97 | ![]() |
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Grade C+
GE - GE Universal Shower Filter
Passable chlorine reduction. Media type not listed. Down flow design is less optimal for water pressure and shower height. No shower head included. Reports of shower heads popping off filter.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
< 1¢
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Capacity
10000 gal
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Replacement
$10.99
|
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System
$22.99
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Flow Rate
2.5 GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
76 | ![]() |
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Grade C+
New Wave Enviro - Enviro Premium Shower Filter
Unknown chlorine reduction. Long filter life, but KDF filter only; no carbon included. Down flow design is less optimal for water pressure and shower height. Flow rate not listed.
Cost | Performance |
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Gallon
1¢
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Capacity
1 year (gallons unknown)
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Replacement
$33.99
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System
$44.99
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Flow Rate
Not listed GPM
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Chlorine % Reduction | Shower Filter Features | ||
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All performance claims and pricing were taken from publicly available information. If you find information that is inaccurate, please send the correct info with supporting documentation to info@waterfiltercomparisons.com, and we will address any errors.
Pricing is subject to change and is accurate as of the date this chart was last updated. Cost per gallon is calculated as replacement filter price/capacity. Grading is based on the following criteria: System Price, Chlorine Reduction (%), Upflow Design v. Downflow Design, Capacity, Carbon Included, KDF Included.
Manufacturer data last updated 03/26/2018.