SLF Water Filtration Comparison · 2026
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass
Recommended for shoppers who want the everyday simplicity of a pitcher but prefer glass construction and stronger filtration credentials than a basic chlorine-only pitcher.
PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher
Recommended for shoppers wanting certified lead and microplastic reduction in a familiar, affordable pitcher format.
PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher
Choose PUR Plus for lead and microplastic reduction at a mainstream price; choose Brita Elite for much longer 120-gallon filter life or LifeStraw Home when microbial filtration matters.
Pitcher Filtration & Ownership
Compare the pitcher details that matter most: filtration, contaminant evidence, capacity, filter life and ongoing cost.
Which Is Right for You?
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass
Best for: Small households, Apartments, refrigerator storage and shoppers trying to reduce plastic contact while retaining pitcher convenience.
Consider if: Avoid Plumbing, Renting, Budget Under $100, Want Remineralization
PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher
Best for: Households wanting stronger contaminant reduction than a basic pitcher while keeping an affordable, widely available refrigerator format.
Consider if: Avoid Plumbing, Renting, Budget Under $100
Our Recommendation
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass
A strong glass-pitcher choice for smaller households, especially given its broad retailer availability and NSF/ANSI 53 filter certification.
PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher
A strong mainstream alternative to Brita Elite, especially for shoppers prioritizing lead and microplastics, though its 40-gallon filter life means more frequent maintenance.
The Short Answer
Choose the standard PT-72 for glass construction and certified filtration; choose the PT-72 Alkaline if mineral enhancement is important, or PT-09 if you want 10-cup capacity.
Choose PUR Plus for lead and microplastic reduction at a mainstream price; choose Brita Elite for much longer 120-gallon filter life or LifeStraw Home when microbial filtration matters.
Water Filter Comparison FAQs
Answers are generated from the current SLF product records for these two systems.
Which is better, Waterdrop PT-72 Glass or PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher?
PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher is the overall pick for this specific matchup. Choose PUR Plus for lead and microplastic reduction at a mainstream price; choose Brita Elite for much longer 120-gallon filter life or LifeStraw Home when microbial filtration matters.
Which system offers remineralization?
Both systems are listed as no for remineralization in the current SLF records.
Do both systems require a plumbing connection?
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass: No. PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher: No.
Which system is more renter friendly?
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass: Yes. PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher: Yes. Check lease and plumbing-modification rules before installing an under-sink system.
What certifications are listed for these systems?
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass: Exact PT-72 listings identify the filter as certified to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste and odor reduction; NSF/ANSI 53 for mercury reduction; and NSF/ANSI 372 for lead-content/material requirements. NSF/ANSI 372 does not establish lead reduction. PFOA/PFOS reduction is described as third-party laboratory tested rather than certified. No exact-model evidence reviewed supports fluoride reduction, so SLF records fluoride as Unknown. PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher: Current PUR performance data for PPT111 with Genuine PUR PLUS PPF951K documents testing to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401. Lead is certified under Standard 53; chlorine/taste-and-odor under Standard 42; microplastics under Standard 401. PUR also states the PPF951K is IAPMO R&T certified for lead, microplastics, chlorine and other reduction claims.
How do estimated annual filter costs compare?
Waterdrop PT-72 Glass: $63.96. PUR Plus 11-Cup Pitcher: $59.98. Actual replacement timing and prices can vary.