3M Aqua-Pure AP903
#4 in CartridgeFull review
A certified, low mess choice for city water with chlorine, for owners who would rather pay more per cartridge than handle filters.
Amazon $422.99$422.99
The 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 is the better whole-house water filter overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 leads on certification and warranty. The Home Master HMF2SdgC wins on flow, running cost and price. The Home Master HMF2SdgC costs $63.04 less ($359.95 vs $422.99).
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Home Master HMF2SdgC
#11 in CartridgeFull review
A high flow two stage system for chlorinated city water with some grit. Pick a catalytic carbon model if your city uses chloramine.
Amazon $359.95$359.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 for certification (certified to NSF/ANSI 42 vs no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim) and warranty (25-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Home Master HMF2SdgC for flow (20 gpm service flow vs 10 gpm service flow), running cost ($1.39 per 1,000 gallons ($139.25 every 100,000 gallons) vs $2.45 per 1,000 gallons ($244.77 every 100,000 gallons)) and price ($359.95 vs $422.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cartridge whole-house water filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 | Home Master HMF2SdgC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Running cost 25% | 8 $2.45 per 1,000 gallons ($244.77 every 100,000 gallons) | 28 $1.39 per 1,000 gallons ($139.25 every 100,000 gallons) |
| Certification 25% | 60 certified to NSF/ANSI 42 | 0 no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim |
| Flow 15% | 50 10 gpm service flow | 100 20 gpm service flow |
| Price 20% | 38 $422.99 | 48 $359.95 |
| Warranty 15% | 100 25-year warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| 3M Aqua-Pure AP903 | Home Master HMF2SdgC | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration | ||
| Capacity | 100,000 gallons | 100,000 gallons |
| Replacement filters or media | $244.77 | $139.25 |
| Running cost | $2.45 per 1,000 gal | $1.39 per 1,000 gal |
| Stages | 1 | 2 |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42 | - |
| Chloramine | No | No |
| PFAS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Flow | 10 gpm | 20 gpm |
| Ports | 1 in | 1 in |
| UV stage | No | No |
| Warranty | 25 years | 2 years |