A lower priced three stage big blue system for city water. Running cost is hard to judge without a gallon rating.
Amazon $254.99The Waterdrop WHF3T-PG is the better whole-house water filter overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Waterdrop WHF3T-PG leads on price. The Waterdrop WHF3T-PG costs $288.16 less ($254.99 vs $543.15).
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For homes on chloramine treated city water that want cartridges rather than a tank. Check replacement filter prices before buying.
Amazon $543.15Which should you buy?
- Choose the Waterdrop WHF3T-PG for price ($254.99 vs $543.15).
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 | Waterdrop WHF3T-PG | iSpring WGB32B-KSNC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Running cost 25% | 50 filter cost or capacity not published (neutral score used) | 50 filter cost or capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Certification 25% | 30 tested to NSF/ANSI 42, not certified | 30 tested to NSF/ANSI 42, not certified |
| Flow 15% | 100 15 gpm service flow | 100 15 gpm service flow |
| Price 20% | 68 $254.99 | 23 $543.15 |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Waterdrop WHF3T-PG | iSpring WGB32B-KSNC | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration | ||
| Capacity | 100,000 gallons | 100,000 gallons |
| Stages | 3 | 3 |
| Tested to (not certified) | NSF/ANSI 42 | NSF/ANSI 42 |
| Chloramine | No | Yes |
| PFAS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Flow | 15 gpm | 15 gpm |
| Ports | 1 in | 1 in |
| UV stage | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
