LifeStraw Home Water Pitcher, 7-Cup, White, Glass with Silicone Base, White, for Everyday Protection Against Bacteria, Parasites, Microplastics, Lead, Mercury, PFAS and a Variety of Chemicals

These water filters are visually beautiful. I keep mine on top of the kitchen counter for easy access throughout the day. It does take time for the water to filter but once the pitcher is full it dispenses quickly which I like. Refilling is as easy as bringing the pitcher directly under the water faucet allowing the top to automatically open without having to remove it. Very convenient! The most important part, the filtered water tastes great! I would also keep the pitcher in the frig so I can have chilled water on demand. The 7cup size was perfect for me but I would consider the 10cup size if your family drinks a lot of water. The silicone base is a great added feature that helps from slipping.

Why is it better than Brita and PUR? For starters, it's a glass pitcher and not plastic. The glass is very similar to Pyrex quality grade glass but just a bit thicker. Because of this, the pitcher does get heavy when it is full of water.Second, most water filters filter out everything including the essential minerals found in water like magnesium and potassium that the human body actually needs to help sustain good health and hydration. The filtration system (which is a 2-stage system) removes bacteria, parasites and microplastics that have been found in some water sources. In addition, it greatly reduces any lead, mercury and over 30 other types of chemicals that have been classified as "forever chemicals" (look into these further and you will be shocked as to what they are, trust me!)Third, the 2-stage filtration system that it uses (microfilter and activated carbon plus ion exchange filter) is what makes it so unique. This system is what actually helps make whatever water you filter through taste better. Just as a note, the microfilter is good for 1 year or 260 somewhat gallons of water. The activated carbon plus ion exchange filter is good for about 2 months or 40 gallons of water.Yes, it is pricier than a Brita or PUR water filter pitcher. But the benefits you get will from a Lifestraw water filter pitcher definitely outweighs the price. I've used it when making regular hot coffee or tea and cold brew coffee or tea and it really has made a difference in the overall taste and after taste of each drink.

First, I purchased this because I wanted some essential minerals left in the water. I currently use the Zero pitcher which takes everything out. My tap water has a ppm of 200 - 300 and usually comes out the faucet with a brown tint. This product, my water is 150ish ppm. According to their customer service:Comparison with Zerowater:Zerowater Filters: Zerowater uses a different approach, often involving more comprehensive ion exchange and deionization processes, which remove nearly all dissolved substances, including beneficial minerals.Essential Minerals: Our filters are designed to leave these essential minerals in the water, recognizing their importance for health and flavor.Right now the water is such a slow trickle from the filtration area to the pitcher that it takes about 3 hours to fill the jug, I kid you not. I assume that as the filter gets more use it will start to flow like the video on their website. My Zero pitcher fills in about 10 minutes.I think when I pour the water into the larger container, I'll just mix the two pitchers together. I'm not a big return person, so I have to live with it. Otherwise, I'd return it and probably not recommend it. It also took weeks for delivery. I didn't realize the item isn't stocked at Amazon and ships from the mfg.

Water tastes clean and clear. Had a Brita, but this water tastes better with less plastic. Be patient when first using. The filter drip time will get faster over several days. Looks nice on countertop.

This LifeStraw 7 cup pitcher is super streamlined and attractive! The water tastes cleaner! But it does have several design quirks that I hope will be fixed in future models. This is just so nice looking and feels much higher quality than the competition - we have mostly used Brita pitchers in the past and this feels much nicer in terms of materials. I was looking for a glass pitcher without any plastic, and could not find something that was completely plastic free, but at least the body of this one is glass, with a silicone outer (removable) base. The double filter is pretty cool and they say it removes microplastics plus lead and bacteria, which I have not seen in other filters! Nice. I was really excited about that and I can actually taste a pretty noticeable difference in the taste of this water vs a Brita lead reducing filter pitcher. The main downfall of this lovely pitcher is how unbelievably slow the filter is...the first use and then following 3-4 uses were painfully slow, it took literally all day to filter one batch (the first batch) of water (not a whole pitcher full, just one small reservoir full). I was shocked. This speed has improved, but is still really slow compared to the Brita. Like really slow. Another design flaw is the location of the handle - I love that it is glass, but the handle is up really high on the body of the pitcher and when you have this half full or more, the handle is hard to hold and the pitcher is hard to tilt because of the weight. Speaking of which, the weight of this pitcher will be a major challenge for some because of the glass--when it is full, it weighs over 8 lbs. The last thing to know / not great feature is that the reservoir that you fill to filter the water is so small (I totally understand why, design-wise, it could not really be any bigger) that you have to fill it up SO, so many times to get a full pitcher. My goal in buying this was to have one pitcher to use for the day for myself so I would know how much water I am drinking in a day and then fill it up at night. Well I don't have that much time on my hands at night to refill the reservoir so many times, since it also takes so long to filter. I'm including a picture of the pitcher when it is pretty full and with this amount of water, the entire thing weighs 7 lbs 9 oz. Another picture to show the size difference. Overall I am still happy with this purchase! Just wish the filter were faster and reservoir were larger.