6 Best Water Filter Pitchers for 2025

Looking to really up your filtered water game? Invest in a stainless steel gravity-fed system like this 3.25-gallon design from Berkey. Designed to be used on the countertop, this behemoth filter holds enough water for a very busy (and thirsty) household, especially if you’re looking to clean or cook with filtered water as well. The included filter elements can tackle a whopping 6,000 gallons of water before replacement and the tech is third-party lab tested to guarantee Berkey rids your drinking water of inorganic minerals, heavy metals, sediment, and more.

Its large size means this filter isn’t the perfect pick for any household, but it’s an especially great option for larger families or commercial settings, like an office. Setup is also approachable and easy; simply fill up the top chamber right from your tap and wait patiently as the water is filtered before dispensing through the spigot. “This thing works amazingly well,” says one customer. “Where I live, the water really tastes pretty bad. I noticed it as soon as I moved in and have been just living with it for almost a year. The first water that I tasted with this filter tasted perfect, and the coffee that I make with the water from it is hands down better than from the tap. Just amazing—I wish I had bought it sooner!”

Perhaps the biggest name in at-home water filtration, Brita is beloved for its straightforward designs and effective filtration. A great budget-friendly option, this 10-cup filtered pitcher relies on ion-exchange resin and activated carbon technology (plus a built-in mesh screen) to purify your water and remove contaminants like chlorine, mercury, cadmium, copper, and zinc. Even better, this pitcher is quick to filter and fill, so you’ll spend less time tediously watching water drip from the reservoir into the canister and more time enjoying crisp, tasty water.

The best part about this Brita filter? The approachable price point, which many buyers feel does the job of a pricier model for less money. “I’ve struggled with water quality since moving to Florida,” says one buyer. “Some friends recommended this pitcher, but I wasn’t convinced at first, so I kept buying bottled water. I thought I’d need one of those expensive filtration systems to get good water, but they were out of my budget. Eventually, I decided to give this pitcher a shot, and I’m so glad I did! It works great—I even find myself drinking more water now. Plus, it’s small enough to fit in the fridge, which is super convenient.”

With a convenient slim shape and generous 20-cup capacity, this Zero Water filter is the ideal pick for a busy (and hydrated!) household. The narrow rectangular design fits seamlessly onto a shelf in the fridge for easy dispensing at the push of a button, while the top slides open for easy refills. There’s even an included Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) meter, which indicates the levels of salts and minerals in your water (think calcium, sodium, sulfate, magnesium, and more), and allows you to clock exactly when it’s time to change your filter.

One of the best filtered water pitchers on the market, this gadget earns rave reviews for its convenience and taste, leaving water tasting (and smelling) pristine. There’s even a subscription service you can opt into for routine filter deliveries, ensuring you’re never without clean drinking water for your family. The biggest buy-in? Over 18,000 happy 5-star reviewers on Amazon who sing this filter’s praises. “I am bougie about my water and live in a city with extremely hard water that has recently started to smell too much like chlorine,” says one recent buyer. “That’s what pushed me to get this. This filter works!!! There is no smell in the water, and the water tastes similar to Crystal Geyser. I highly recommend Zero Water filters if you want clean water.”

LARQ filtration systems first gained traction with their water bottles, which aim to purify your drinking water on the go. Now, the brand has turned its attention to at-home water filters, launching the LARQ Pitcher with PureVis+ Nano Zero technology. The smart device integrates with an app on your phone to measure a variety of metrics, including the lifespan of your filter, your water intake, and your carbon footprint. Even better, the pitcher includes two forms of filtration: an advanced filter that protects against harsh contaminants like lead, chlorine, and mercury, and a rechargeable PureVis Wand, which prevents bio-contaminant growth and improves the taste of your water.

While this high-tech water filter pitcher is one of the pricier picks on our list, it’s a worthy buy for any household looking to combat more heavily contaminated water. With an 8-cup capacity, it’s slightly smaller than some of our other picks, but it fills up quickly enough that the capacity won’t hinder you. “The pitcher is very attractive and easy to pour,” says one customer. “What’s amazing is that it filters more contaminants than many other systems and filters the water very quickly. The supporting app is also very helpful with the information it provides, like the life of the filter and how many gallons we use.”

If countertop convenience is a top priority for you, you can’t beat Brita’s Hub Countertop Water Filtration System. Designed with ease in mind, it’s built to live on your countertop, with a roomy 12-cup reservoir that ensures you’ll be sipping clean H2O all day long. The device’s easy-to-replace filter lasts up to six months (or 120 gallons of water) and rids your tap water of over 70 contaminants, including microplastics, lead, chlorine, and more.

As an added perk, the customizations on this piece are endless. You can choose from two different water reservoir sizes (12-cup and 9-cup), as well as two different water dispensing amounts (20 ounces or 12 ounces), allowing you to cater your pour to a glass cup or on-the-go water bottle. You can even switch up the positioning of the reservoir between the side or back of the gadget, depending on how it sits on your countertop. “We were told that we should buy a water filtration system for our home and were quoted a system that cost $2,000,” says one recent purchaser. “Our goal was just to filter our drinking water, so we started to look at other systems and decided on the Brita Hub. We are so happy; it’s easy to use and the water tastes great.”