3M Aqua-Pure AP903 vs Aquasana Rhino Max Flow with UV

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The Aquasana Rhino Max Flow with UV rates 3.2 among tank whole-house water filters; the 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 rates 3.1 among cartridge ones. The 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 costs $1,824 less ($422.99 vs $2,246.99).

3M Aqua-Pure AP903 vs Aquasana Rhino Max Flow with UV

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different build classes (tank and cartridge), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own build peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightAquasana Rhino Max Flow with UV3M Aqua-Pure AP903
Overall rating3.2/53.1/5
Running cost 25%31 $1.30 per 1,000 gallons ($1,299 every 1,000,000 gallons)8 $2.45 per 1,000 gallons ($244.77 every 100,000 gallons)
Certification 25%30 tested to NSF/ANSI 42, not certified60 certified to NSF/ANSI 42
Flow 15%90 14 gpm service flow50 10 gpm service flow
Price 20%20 $2,246.9938 $422.99
Warranty 15%100 10-year warranty100 25-year warranty

Specifications

Aquasana Rhino Max Flow with UV3M Aqua-Pure AP903
Filtration
Capacity1,000,000 gallons100,000 gallons
Replacement filters or media$1,299$244.77
Running cost$1.30 per 1,000 gal$2.45 per 1,000 gal
Stages-1
Certified-NSF/ANSI 42
Tested to (not certified)NSF/ANSI 42-
ChloramineNoNo
PFASNoNo
Build
Flow14 gpm10 gpm
Ports-1 in
BackwashingNo-
UV stageYesNo
Warranty10 years25 years

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