Brita Faucet Mount White
Score: 68/100
Brita Elite
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Brita Elite Faucet Mount is a convenient, certified solution for reducing lead and contaminants directly from the tap with an easy twist-and-lock installation. Its main drawbacks are a slow flow rate and short filter lifespan, which may frustrate users seeking speed or low maintenance. It is best suited for budget-conscious households with standard faucets who prioritize lead reduction and ease of use.
The Brita Elite Faucet Mount (White) is a BPA-free, faucet-mounted filtration device that provides on-demand filtered water with a 3-way handle. It offers certified lead reduction but lacks specific flow rate data and has compatibility limitations with non-standard faucets. It is ideal for daily kitchen use in older homes or municipal water systems.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.7 GPMbest | |
4 months | 100 monthsbest | |
— | 1 stagesbest | |
0.08 yearsbest | 0.08 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.25 inchesbest | 9.84 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 2.38 inches | 2.37 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 6 inchesbest | 6 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Health & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 | |
Installation & Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating Pressure (PSI) | PSI | null PSI |
Filtration & Performance(5) | ||
Filtration Technology | Activated Carbon | Carbon-Block |
Flow Rate (GPM) | GPM | 0.7 GPM |
Filtration Stages (stages) | stages | 1 stages |
Micron Rating (microns) | microns | null microns |
Pure to Drain Ratio (ratio) | ratio | N/A ratio |
Maintenance & Warranty(1) | ||
Filter Lifespan (months) | 4 months | 100 months |
Dimensions & Build(2) | ||
Height (inches) | 8.25 inches | 9.84 inches |
Width (inches) | 2.38 inches | 2.37 inches |
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“5 easy steps, no tools”
“signals perfectly at 100 gallons”
Professional reviewers praise the Brita Elite for its robust contaminant reduction capabilities, specifically highlighting its certified ability to remove 99% of lead and other impurities. Editors appreciate its lightweight design and ease of installation, viewing it as a reliable, no-waste alternative to bottled water. However, critics consistently note that the 0.7 GPM flow rate is mediocre compared to faster competitors, and the plastic construction feels less premium.
Everyday users commonly praise the ease of installation and the noticeable improvement in water taste, with many appreciating the reliable lead reduction. The filter indicator is frequently cited as a helpful feature. Recurring complaints focus on the slow flow rate, which users find annoying for filling tasks, as well as issues with leaks and incompatibility with pull-out faucets. Some users in hard water areas report premature filter clogging.
