| Brand | Aquasana AQ-4100 | Jonathan Beauty Water | Paragon Water | Showerwise | Wellness Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Price | $67.99 | $95.00 | $69.95 | $89.00 | $249.00 |
| Replacement Cartridge Cost & Life | $42.00 6 months |
$55.00 6 months |
$24.95 3 months |
$35.00 3 months |
$189.00 12 months |
| Cost Of Use | $7.00/month | $9.17/month | $8.32/month | $11.67/month | $15.75/month |
| Reduces Chlorine | YES >90% | YES >90% | YES >50% | YES >50% | YES >90% |
| Reduces VOCs | YES >90% | YES >90% | NO | NO | YES >90% |
| Reduces THMs | YES >90% | YES >90% | NO | NO | YES >90% |
| Reduces Lead/Copper | YES >70% | YES >90% | NO | NO | YES >70% |
| Flow Rate | 2.5 GPM | 2.5 GPM | 2 GPM | 2 GPM | 2 GPM |
| Consumers Digest Rated | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO |
| Reduces Shower Head Height | NO | NO | YES | YES | NO |
| Performance Rating | A | A+ | B | C+ | A |
"Studies show we take in about the same amount of harmful chemicals from showering
as we do from drinking water."(Rutgers Univ.)
Compare Drinking Water Filters.
All performance claims and pricing were taken from the manufacturer's literature and/or actual testing.
Many models were considered and not included in this comparison because of undocumented or exaggerated performance claims. Most shower filters we reviewed were simply too small and did not contain enough filter media to perform as claimed.
As the shower filter industry is fairly new and unregulated, make sure you are dealing with a reputable company.