Best Gravity Water Filters Up to 2.25 Gallons Ranked

A low-priced, certified-filter 2.25 gal system for chlorine, taste and sediment. Fluoride needs a different model.

A well-priced 2.25 gal system with certified carbon filters. The easy pick if you want Berkey-size capacity for less.

The entry Culligan MaxClear with a certified filter for people who want a name-brand 2.25 gal system at a low price.

A small, low-priced certified gravity filter for one to three people, a trip or an RV.

The Waterdrop with fluoride filters in the box. Costs $80 more than the TK-A, which can take fluoride filters as an add-on.

A cheaper way to get fluoride filters in the box than the TK-FS, with silver in the carbon filters.

The Purewell to pick when PFAS and lead are the concern. It uses a different filter than the other Purewells.

The Scout with its full set of two filters. Buy this one if you will fill the tank daily.

The 3-stage Purewell with a water-level window. It costs a little more than the certified PW-OB.

For people who want faster flow than a two-filter 2.25 gal system and can do without a certification claim.

For homes with fluoridated water they would rather not drink. Plan on replacing the fluoride filters much sooner than the carbon ones.

A fluoride-focused Purewell with one filter type to stock. Running costs are higher than for the carbon-only models.

A small stainless gravity filter for one or two people with long-life filters. It costs more per gallon of tank than larger rivals.

The best known countertop gravity filter, sized for a small family. Priced well above lookalikes with the same capacity.

A newer 2.25 gal system with a different filter technology. Short filter life makes it expensive to run.

A traditional ceramic-candle gravity filter for buyers who prefer the British Berkefeld approach. The listing gives little hard data to compare it.

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.