Waterdrop TK-A
A well-priced 2.25 gal system with certified carbon filters. The easy pick if you want Berkey-size capacity for less.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The Waterdrop TK-A is the better gravity water filter overall, rated 3.5 to 2.6. The Waterdrop TK-A leads on element life and certification. The Waterdrop TK-A costs $10 less ($159.99 vs $169.99).
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Glacier Fresh PC04
#15 in Up to 2.25 galFull review
A newer 2.25 gal system with a different filter technology. Short filter life makes it expensive to run.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waterdrop TK-A for element life (3,000 gal rated per element vs 200 gal rated per element) and certification (states certification to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 vs testing claims only, no certification).
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-A | Glacier Fresh PC04 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $71.11 per gallon of capacity ($159.99, 2.2 gal) | 74 $75.55 per gallon of capacity ($169.99, 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 | 10 testing claims only, no certification |
| Element life 15% | 100 3,000 gal rated per element | 0 200 gal rated per element |
| Warranty 10% | 11 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Waterdrop TK-A | Glacier Fresh PC04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.2 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $71.11 | $75.55 |
| Elements included | 2 | - |
| Maximum elements | 2 | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | Coconut shell carbon filter (black) | Elarisey electrosorption filter |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 | Tested only |
| Certification detail | Listing: system passed NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free materials) and the black carbon filter is certified to NSF/ANSI 42 for chlorine, taste and odor. | Listing says it meets SGS standards and reduces PFOA and PFOS; no NSF or IAPMO certification is claimed. |
| Fluoride | Add-on filter | - |
| Running cost | ||
| Rated life per element | 3,000 gal each | 200 gal each |
| Replacement element | 35 $ | - |
| Cost per gallon filtered | $0.012 | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | 304 stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |