iSpring WGB21B
#2 in CartridgeFull review
A low cost first whole-house filter for city water with chlorine taste. Expect to change filters several times a year.
Amazon $155.15$155.15
The iSpring WGB21B is the better whole-house water filter overall, rated 3.4 to 2.5. The iSpring WGB21B leads on running cost and certification. The GE GXWH60T costs $56.15 less ($99 vs $155.15).
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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 iSpring WGB21B for running cost ($0.90 per 1,000 gallons ($45.11 every 50,000 gallons) vs $3.40 per 1,000 gallons ($50.99 every 15,000 gallons)) and certification (tested to NSF/ANSI 42, not certified vs no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim).
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 | iSpring WGB21B | GE GXWH60T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Running cost 25% | 44 $0.90 per 1,000 gallons ($45.11 every 50,000 gallons) | 0 $3.40 per 1,000 gallons ($50.99 every 15,000 gallons) |
| Certification 25% | 30 tested to NSF/ANSI 42, not certified | 0 no certification in a public listing, no tested to claim |
| Flow 15% | 100 15 gpm service flow | 50 flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Price 20% | 98 $155.15 | 100 $99 |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| iSpring WGB21B | GE GXWH60T | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration | ||
| Capacity | 50,000 gallons | 15,000 gallons |
| Replacement filters or media | $45.11 | $50.99 |
| Running cost | $0.90 per 1,000 gal | $3.40 per 1,000 gal |
| Stages | 2 | 1 |
| Tested to (not certified) | NSF/ANSI 42 | - |
| Chloramine | No | No |
| PFAS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Flow | 15 gpm | - |
| Ports | 1 in | 1 in |
| UV stage | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |