GE GXWH70M Smart
#7 in CartridgeFull review
A single filter for chlorine taste with a built in leak detector and shutoff. Worth it if the leak protection is what you want.
Amazon $194.65$194.65
The GE GXWH70M Smart is the better whole-house water filter overall, rated 3.0 to 2.5. The GE GXWH70M Smart leads on certification and running cost. The GE GXWH60T wins on price. The GE GXWH60T costs $95.65 less ($99 vs $194.65).
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GE GXWH60T
#14 in CartridgeFull review
A cheap big housing for sediment and chlorine taste on city water. Filter costs add up because each one lasts only three months.
Amazon $99$99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE GXWH70M Smart for certification (certified to NSF/ANSI 42 vs no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim) and running cost ($1.93 per 1,000 gallons ($28.98 every 15,000 gallons) vs $3.40 per 1,000 gallons ($50.99 every 15,000 gallons)).
- Choose the GE GXWH60T for price ($99 vs $194.65).
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 | GE GXWH70M Smart | GE GXWH60T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Running cost 25% | 16 $1.93 per 1,000 gallons ($28.98 every 15,000 gallons) | 0 $3.40 per 1,000 gallons ($50.99 every 15,000 gallons) |
| Certification 25% | 60 certified to NSF/ANSI 42 | 0 no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim |
| Flow 15% | 50 flow not published (neutral score used) | 50 flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Price 20% | 84 $194.65 | 100 $99 |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GE GXWH70M Smart | GE GXWH60T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 gallons | 15,000 gallons |
| Replacement filters or media | $28.98 | $50.99 |
| Running cost | $1.93 per 1,000 gal | $3.40 per 1,000 gal |
| Stages | 1 | 1 |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42 | - |
| Chloramine | No | No |
| PFAS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Ports | 0.8 in | 1 in |
| UV stage | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |