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 2.4. The Waterdrop TK-A leads on value, running cost and certification. The Waterdrop TK-A costs $167.01 less ($159.99 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 Waterdrop TK-A for value ($71.11 per gallon of capacity ($159.99, 2.2 gal) vs $218 per gallon of capacity ($327, 1.5 gal)), running cost ($0.012 per gallon filtered ($34.99 per element, 3,000 gal each) vs $0.047 per gallon filtered ($140.94 per element, 3,000 gal each)) 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 | Travel Berkey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 78 $71.11 per gallon of capacity ($159.99, 2.2 gal) | 9 $218 per gallon of capacity ($327, 1.5 gal) |
| Running cost 15% | 75 $0.012 per gallon filtered ($34.99 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% | 11 1-year warranty | 11 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Waterdrop TK-A | Travel Berkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity and flow | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.2 gal | 1.5 gal |
| Price per gallon of capacity | $71.11 | $218 |
| Elements included | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum elements | 2 | 2 |
| Flow, as shipped | - | 2.8 gal/hr |
| Flow, fully loaded | - | 2.8 gal/hr |
| Filtration | ||
| Element type | Coconut shell carbon filter (black) | Black Berkey carbon-media element (BB9-2) |
| 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. | 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 | Add-on filter |
| Running cost | ||
| Rated life per element | 3,000 gal each | 3,000 gal each |
| Replacement element | 35 $ | 140.9 $ |
| Cost per gallon filtered | $0.012 | $0.047 |
| Build | ||
| Material | 304 stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Height | - | 18 in |
| Diameter | - | 7.5 in |
| Weight | - | 4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |