Aquasana Rhino EQ-1000
Score: 82/100
Express Water Ultimate Protection
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Aquasana Rhino is a whole-house water filtration system designed to reduce chlorine and sediment throughout an entire home using a dual-tank design. It offers a 10-year lifespan and 7.0 gpm flow rate, making it ideal for municipal water supplies. However, high installation costs and complex DIY instructions are significant drawbacks.
The Express Water Ultimate Protection is a three-stage whole house filtration system designed to remove heavy metals, chlorine, and sediment from household water. It utilizes a combination of KDF and activated carbon to improve water quality without producing wastewater. It is best suited for homeowners seeking a budget-friendly, high-flow solution for city water supplies.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 GPM | 15 GPMbest | |
120 monthsbest | 9 months | |
3 stagesbest | 3 stagesbest | |
0 %best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 100 PSI | 45 PSIbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1 ratio | 0 ratiobest |
10 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 44 inches | 30 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Health & Safety(1) | ||
Remineralization | false | |
Installation & Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating Pressure (PSI) | 100 PSI | 45 PSI |
Filtration & Performance(3) | ||
Filtration Technology | Carbon/KDF | KDF, Activated Carbon, Polyphosphate |
Flow Rate (GPM) | 7.0 GPM | 15 GPM |
Pure to Drain Ratio (ratio) | 1 ratio | 1:0 ratio |
Maintenance & Warranty(2) | ||
Filter Lifespan (months) | 120 months | 9 months |
Warranty (years) | 10 years | 1 years |
Dimensions & Build(3) | ||
Height (inches) | 44.0 inches | 30.0 inches |
Width (inches) | 9.0 inches | 8.5 inches |
Depth (inches) | 46.0 inches | 29.0 inches |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the system's comprehensive four-stage filtration approach that combines carbon filtration, KDF kinetic degradation flux media, and optional salt-free water conditioning.
User reviews emphasize appreciation for the system's ability to produce great-tasting, healthy water throughout the entire home, though complaints center on installation difficulty and cost.
Professional reviewers characterize the Express Water line as a solid, budget-friendly option for improving city water quality, highlighting noticeable improvements in taste and odor.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward DIY installation and simple maintenance schedule, with common praise focusing on improved water taste and odor.
