Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter
A 3 gal MaxClear that can grow into three filters. A good base if you plan to add filters later.
Amazon $199$199
The Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter is the better gravity water filter overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter leads on value. The Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter costs $110 less ($199 vs $309).
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Culligan MaxClear Venture 3 Filters
The fully loaded Venture. It makes sense for a busy kitchen where a one-filter system would hold up the line.
Amazon $309$309
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter for value ($66.33 per gallon of capacity ($199, 3 gal) vs $103 per gallon of capacity ($309, 3 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 2.5 to 3.5 gal gravity water filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter | Culligan MaxClear Venture 3 Filters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $66.33 per gallon of capacity ($199, 3 gal) | 55 $103 per gallon of capacity ($309, 3 gal) |
| Running cost 15% | 50 replacement cost or element life not published (neutral score used) | 50 replacement cost or element life not published (neutral score used) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal tank | 33 3 gal tank |
| Certification 20% | 30 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42 | 30 states certification to NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Element life 15% | 50 element life in gallons not published (neutral score used) | 50 element life in gallons not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Culligan MaxClear Venture 1 Filter | Culligan MaxClear Venture 3 Filters | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 3 gal | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $66.33 | $103 |
| Elements included | 1 | 3 |
| Maximum elements | 3 | 3 |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | MaxClear ceramic shell with carbon media | MaxClear ceramic shell with carbon media |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42 | NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Certification detail | 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. | 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. |
| Running cost | ||
| Replacement element | 79 $ | 79 $ |
| Build | ||
| Material | brushed or polished stainless steel | brushed or polished stainless steel |
| Height | 27.6 in | 27.6 in |
| Diameter | 9.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |