iFilters CNTP-1C
Score: 65/100
PUR 7-Cup Water Filter Pitcher
Score: 72/100Rankings
The PUR 7-Cup Water Filter Pitcher is a compact, budget-friendly filtration system designed for everyday household use. It utilizes 2-in-1 filtration technology certified by NSF to reduce chlorine, mercury, and microplastics. While it offers a cost-effective solution for improving tap water taste, its small capacity and lack of lead reduction limit its suitability for larger households.
The iFilters CNTP-1C is a portable, single-stage countertop water filtration system designed for easy faucet connection without permanent installation. It utilizes a 0.5-micron coconut shell carbon block filter to reduce chlorine, heavy metals, VOCs, and cysts, making it suitable for renters and small spaces. While it offers strong NSF-certified performance for basic contaminant reduction, it lacks the comprehensive purification capabilities of multi-stage units.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 monthsbest | 2 months | |
0 %best | — | |
— | 0.54 gallonsbest | |
1 stages | 2 stagesbest | |
13 inchesbest | 10.1 inches | |
5 inches | 9.6 inchesbest | |
6.5 inches | 9.6 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 pounds | 2 poundsbest |
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|---|---|---|
Performance & Filtration(7) | ||
Certifications | NSF/ANSI 372, NSF/ANSI 42 | NSF |
Contaminants Reduced | Sediment, Cysts, VOCs, Pesticides, Chloramines | Chlorine, Mercury, Microplastics, Pesticides, Odors, Tastes |
Filtration Technology | Coconut Carbon Block | 2-in-1 |
Filter Lifespan (months) | 6 months | 2 months |
Flow Rate (gallons per hour) | null gallons per hour | N/A gallons per hour |
TDS Reduction (%) | 0 % | N/A % |
Filtration Stages (stages) | 1 stages | 2 stages |
Capacity & Dimensions(5) | ||
Water Capacity (gallons) | null gallons | 0.54 gallons |
Height (inches) | 13.0 inches | 10.1 inches |
Width (inches) | 5.0 inches | 9.6 inches |
Depth (inches) | 6.5 inches | 9.6 inches |
Product Weight (pounds) | 4.0 pounds | 2.0 pounds |
Design & Installation(2) | ||
Installation Type | Faucet Mount | Countertop |
Filter Type | Carbon Block | Granulated Activated Carbon/Ion Exchange |
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Professional reviewers and editors note that the iFilters CNTP-1C offers strong NSF-certified performance for basic contaminant reduction, particularly chlorine and VOCs. However, experts highlight that as a single-stage carbon block system, it lacks the comprehensive purification capabilities of multi-stage or reverse osmosis units, specifically noting its inability to reduce TDS.
Consumer feedback is limited but generally positive, with high ratings on the official site. Users commonly praise the ease of installation and the noticeable improvement in water taste. Recurring themes in similar products include concerns about filter longevity in high-sediment water and occasional compatibility issues with faucet adapters.
