Brita UltraMax
Score: 72/100
Brita UltraMax White
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Brita UltraMax Large Water Dispenser with BritaPlus Filter offers a massive 27-cup capacity and slim design, making it ideal for high-volume households and offices. It effectively reduces chlorine and heavy metals, though the plastic construction feels less durable than premium alternatives. It is best suited for users who prioritize volume and fridge compatibility over premium build quality.
The Brita UltraMax is a large-capacity water dispenser designed for families and offices, offering 27 cups of filtered water to minimize refilling. It features a slim, fridge-friendly design and effective chlorine removal, though it lacks the advanced contaminant reduction of the Elite variant. It is best suited for busy households that prioritize volume and convenience over maximum filtration purity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 monthsbest | 2 monthsbest | |
— | 1.74 gallons per hourbest | |
6.3 gallonsbest | 6.3 gallonsbest | |
1 stagesbest | 1 stagesbest | |
10.47 inchesbest | 10.47 inchesbest | |
5.67 inchesbest | 5.67 inchesbest | |
18 inchesbest | 14.37 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 pounds | 2.78 poundsbest |
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Performance & Filtration(2) | ||
Contaminants Reduced | Copper, Cadmium, Mercury, Chlorine | Chlorine, Mercury, Copper, Zinc, Cadmium, Asbestos, Benzene, Lead |
Flow Rate (gallons per hour) | null gallons per hour | 1.74 gallons per hour |
Capacity & Dimensions(2) | ||
Depth (inches) | 18.0 inches | 14.37 inches |
Product Weight (pounds) | 3.0 pounds | 2.78 pounds |
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Expert reviewers awarded the Brita UltraMax a 9.0 performance score, praising its exceptional flow rate and effective chlorine removal, while noting the Standard filter's maintenance frequency as a drawback.
Consumer feedback is limited, but expert assessments indicate general satisfaction with build quality and performance.
Professional reviewers praise the Brita UltraMax for its large capacity, ease of use, and excellent filtration performance, awarding it high scores for taste and flow rate, though they note the plastic walls feel flimsy.
Everyday users echo the praise for the massive capacity and convenience, noting that the 27-cup size is significantly larger than standard pitchers, with no specific recurring complaints beyond general mentions of build quality.
