For a busy kitchen that wants fast RO water and low waste from a certified system, and can pay for it.
Amazon $849
For a household that wants fast, certified tankless RO for less than most rivals. Buyers without a spare faucet should get the brushed nickel version.
- 800 gallons a dayOutput
- $290 a yearFilters
- YesNSF/ANSI 58
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Certified to NSF/ANSI 58 by IAPMO
- Less than one gallon goes down the drain per gallon made
- 800 gallons a day fills a glass in seconds
- Shuts itself off when it detects a leak
- Filters cost about $290 a year
- Needs an outlet under the sink
- The cheapest version comes without a faucet
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | AOS-DFRO800 |
|---|---|
| Filtration | |
| Output | 800 gallons a day |
| Stages | 2 |
| Remineralization | No |
| NSF/ANSI 58 | Yes |
| Other certifications | NSF/ANSI 372 |
| Replacement filters | $290 a year |
| Build | |
| Tank | Tankless |
| Smart faucet | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
For a buyer who wants tankless RO at a low price and low running cost and can do without third-party performance certification.
Amazon $299For a buyer who wants the broadest certification in a fast tankless system and doesn’t mind the price. Most households get similar output for much less elsewhere.
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