Waterdrop TK-FS
The Waterdrop with fluoride filters in the box. Costs $80 more than the TK-A, which can take fluoride filters as an add-on.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
The Waterdrop TK-FS and the Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.2. The Waterdrop TK-FS leads on certification. The Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters wins on warranty and value. The Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters costs $40.99 less ($199 vs $239.99).
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Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters
The Scout with its full set of two filters. Buy this one if you will fill the tank daily.
Amazon $199$199
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waterdrop TK-FS for certification (states certification to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 vs states certification to NSF/ANSI 42).
- Choose the Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($88.44 per gallon of capacity ($199, 2.2 gal) vs $106.66 per gallon of capacity ($239.99, 2.2 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 2.25 gal gravity water filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Waterdrop TK-FS | Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 53 $106.66 per gallon of capacity ($239.99, 2.2 gal) | 65 $88.44 per gallon of capacity ($199, 2.2 gal) |
| Running cost 15% | 75 $0.012 per gallon filtered ($34.99 per element, 3,000 gal each) | 50 replacement cost or element life not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 15% | 17 2.2 gal tank | 17 2.2 gal tank |
| Certification 20% | 40 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 | 30 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Element life 15% | 100 3,000 gal rated per element | 50 element life in gallons not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 11 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Waterdrop TK-FS | Culligan MaxClear Scout 2 Filters | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.2 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $106.66 | $88.44 |
| Elements included | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum elements | 4 | 2 |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | Coconut shell carbon filter (black) | MaxClear ceramic shell with carbon media |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 | NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Certification detail | Listing: system certified to NSF/ANSI 372 and the black carbon filter to NSF/ANSI 42. The listing does not say the fluoride filters are certified. | Listing: IAPMO certified to NSF/ANSI 42 to reduce microplastics, lead and Total PFAS. The listing does not name the standards behind the lead and PFAS claims. |
| Fluoride | Included | - |
| Fluoride element life | 1,000 gal | - |
| Running cost | ||
| Rated life per element | 3,000 gal each | - |
| Replacement element | 35 $ | 79 $ |
| Cost per gallon filtered | $0.012 | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | 304 stainless steel | brushed or polished stainless steel |
| Height | - | 26 in |
| Diameter | - | 8.6 in |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |