Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB
A low-priced, certified-filter 2.25 gal system for chlorine, taste and sediment. Fluoride needs a different model.
Amazon $145.99$145.99
The Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB is the better gravity water filter overall, rated 3.5 to 2.4. The Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB leads on value, certification and running cost. The Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB costs $181.01 less ($145.99 vs $327).
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Travel Berkey
#17 in Up to 2.25 galFull review
A compact Berkey for one to three people, a dorm, an office or a trip. You pay a lot per gallon of storage for the small size.
Amazon $327$327
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB for value ($64.88 per gallon of capacity ($145.99, 2.2 gal) vs $218 per gallon of capacity ($327, 1.5 gal)), certification (states certification to NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 vs testing claims only, no certification) and running cost ($0.012 per gallon filtered ($36.99 per element, 3,000 gal each) vs $0.047 per gallon filtered ($140.94 per element, 3,000 gal each)).
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 | Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB | Travel Berkey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $64.88 per gallon of capacity ($145.99, 2.2 gal) | 9 $218 per gallon of capacity ($327, 1.5 gal) |
| Running cost 15% | 74 $0.012 per gallon filtered ($36.99 per element, 3,000 gal each) | 34 $0.047 per gallon filtered ($140.94 per element, 3,000 gal each) |
| Capacity 15% | 17 2.2 gal tank | 0 1.5 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 | 100 3,000 gal rated per element |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 11 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Purewell 3-Stage PW-OB | Travel Berkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.2 gal | 1.5 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $64.88 | $218 |
| Elements included | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum elements | 2 | 2 |
| Flow, as shipped | 4 gal/hr | 2.8 gal/hr |
| Flow, fully loaded | - | 2.8 gal/hr |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | Black carbon composite: 0.01 micron UF membrane, silver ion membrane and carbon block | Black Berkey carbon-media element (BB9-2) |
| Certified | NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 372 | Tested only |
| Certification detail | Listing: the black carbon filter passed NSF/ANSI 42 certification and the system passed NSF/ANSI 372. | Berkey states Black Berkey Elements were tested by accredited third-party labs against ANSI/NSF protocols for 200+ contaminants. The elements are not NSF/ANSI certified. |
| Fluoride | - | Add-on filter |
| Running cost | ||
| Rated life per element | 3,000 gal each | 3,000 gal each |
| Replacement element | 37 $ | 140.9 $ |
| Cost per gallon filtered | $0.012 | $0.047 |
| Build | ||
| Material | 304 stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Height | 20 in | 18 in |
| Diameter | 8.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Weight | 8.5 lb | 4 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |