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 is the better gravity water filter overall, rated 3.3 to 2.6. The Waterdrop TK-FS leads on element life and certification. The Glacier Fresh PC04 wins on value. The Glacier Fresh PC04 costs $70 less ($169.99 vs $239.99).
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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-FS 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).
- Choose the Glacier Fresh PC04 for value ($75.55 per gallon of capacity ($169.99, 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 | Glacier Fresh PC04 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 53 $106.66 per gallon of capacity ($239.99, 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-FS | Glacier Fresh PC04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.2 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $106.66 | $75.55 |
| Elements included | 4 | - |
| Maximum elements | 4 | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | Coconut shell carbon filter (black) | Elarisey electrosorption filter |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 | Tested only |
| 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 says it meets SGS standards and reduces PFOA and PFOS; no NSF or IAPMO certification is claimed. |
| Fluoride | Included | - |
| Fluoride element life | 1,000 gal | - |
| 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 | - |