When buying a countertop water filter, one of the things you should check is the type. There are different types of countertop water filters, and in this article, we will write about the best countertop gravity water filter.
Best countertop gravity water filter comparisons
How do countertop gravity water filter works
Gravity water filters use gravity to push water into the filter to remove contaminants. There are two types of gravity water filters countertop and hanging.
Both types have two chambers, upper and lower. The countertop has a chamber made from plastic or stainless steel, while the hanging is made from silicone and is ideal for travel, backpacking, or hiking.
A countertop gravity water filter uses gravity to pull water through the filter. It consists of two chambers: the upper and lower.
The upper and lower chambers are divided by the filter.
When you add unfiltered water to the upper chamber, it passes through the filter or cartridge that is in between. The filter removes all contaminants, and filtered water goes through the lower chamber.
The lower chamber is where filtered water is stored and has a spout or spigot where treated water gets out.
See the best countertop water filter dispenser.
Advantages of countertop gravity water filter
- It requires no electricity to operate.
- No installation is required.
- It can sit on a tabletop, a desk, a water filter stand, or a kitchen countertop.
- It can be used in areas with no running water at the tap.
- It requires low maintenance; you are only required to change the filter and clean the chambers.
Disadvantages of countertop gravity water filter
- It is tiresome to keep on adding water.
- The water filtration process takes a long time.
What to look for when buying a countertop gravity water filter
- Space
The countertop gravity water filter requires space to sit on either the countertop, desk, or table. Make sure the space you choose will fit because they come in different sizes.
- Chamber size
As said earlier, the countertop gravity water filter consists of two chambers: the upper and the bottom. The upper holds unfiltered water and the bottom holds filtered water, so you know how much amount of water each chamber holds.
- Contaminants it removes
Every water source has different contaminants. Make sure you choose a unit that removes contaminants present in your water source.
- Filter replacement
The countertop gravity water filter uses a cartridge that does not last forever. After treating the water for some time, the cartridge needs to be replaced. Do you know how long you are supposed to change the cartridge?
Most cartridges last for roughly 6–12 months.
See our page about countertop water filter replacement cartridges for help choosing the right filter for your system.
- Chamber material
Chambers are made of different materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, or even glass.
Choose the material that suits you.
- Additional features
Remineralization stages- some countertop gravity water filters have a stage called remineralization. Such a unit not only removes contaminants but adds important minerals such as calcium and magnesium that increase the PH of water from 7 and above, providing alkaline water.
Best countertop gravity water filter 2023
- Big Berkey BK4X2
- Alexapure Pro Stainless Steel Water Filtration System
- ZEN water systems 4 Gallon
- Santevia Gravity Water System – Countertop Model
- Propur Big Countertop Gravity Water Filter System
- Doulton British Berkefeld Gravity Water Filter System
- AquaRain Model 202 Gravity Water Filter
- Watens Countertop Water Filter System
- Aquacera Pioneer SS Gravity Water Filter
- SHTFandGO Gravity Well Ultra Water Filter Purifier with UVC Sterilizer for Virus
- Doulton W9340100 HFK Household Gravity-Fed Water Filter
- Aquapail – Gravity-fed water filter, 1,100 gallons
- Aquacera AquaVas Stoneware Gravity Filter System
- Nikken 1 Waterfall Gravity Water Filter Purifier System (1384)
- TRK Drip Ceradyn Gravity Personal or Group Water Filter
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#1. Doulton W9340100 HFK Household Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Doulton Sterasyl Ceramic Candle Filter
- Capacity: 4.2 gallons
- Material: polypropylene food-grade containers with snap-on flat lids
- Filter life: 5000 gallons
- Size: 12.6″ x 16.5”
The Doulton W9340100 HFK Gravity-Fed Water Filter comes with two Doulton Sterasyl Ceramic Candle Filters that have a filter life of 5000+ gallons.
The ceramic candle filter removes suspended solids from water, turbidity, waterborne cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia), and pathogenic bacteria (E. coli, Cholera, Typhoid, Shigella, Klebsiella Terrigena).
In addition to ceramic candle filters, they are impregnated with silver to inhibit microbiological growth, giving the candle self-sterilizing properties and removing the need for regular boiling.
It has a capacity of 4.2 gallons.
Doulton replacement filter.
#2. Aquapail – Gravity-fed water filter, 1,100 gallons
#3. TRK Drip Ceradyn Gravity Personal or Group Water Filter Katadyn
#4. SHTFandGO Gravity Well Ultra Water Filter Purifier with UVC Sterilizer for Virus
- Bucket capacity: 7 gallons
- Material: Plastic
- Filter life: 9000 gallons
- Size: 18″ tall and 14” in diameter.
Stoneware countertop gravity water filter
#5. Aquacera AquaVas Stoneware Gravity Filter System
- Capacity: upper 1 gallon and lower 2 gallons
- Material: pottery with an off-white glaze finish and a stainless steel spigot
- Filter life: 8000 gallons
- Size: 20″ high and 9.5” wide
The Aquacera AquaVas Gravity Filter System includes two 7″ CeraMetix Filters and a stainless steel spigot.
CeraMetix GF filter elements utilize a ceramic microporous outer shell combined with AquaMetix granular core technology.
When it comes to certification, AquaMetix is made from the highest quality NSF component certified (ANSI 61), coconut shell-based activated carbon, and other superior adsorbent materials, including B2 (ANSI 61).
Both ceramic shells and AquaMetix granular combine mechanical filtration and physical adsorption processes to remove a wide variety of contaminants.
Ceramic shells reduce suspended solids, pathogenic bacteria, cysts, chlorine, chloramine, volatile organic compounds, MTBE, lead, mercury, asbestos, arsenic, and fluoride.
The CeraMetix elements have been tested in accordance with NSF protocols for cysts, turbidity, particulates, lead, chloramines, and chlorine reduction.
The upper reservoir holds 1 gallon of water ready for filtering, and the lower reservoir holds 2 gallons of filtered water ready for use.
It is pottery made with an off-white glaze finish.
When fully assembled, the AquaVas measures 20” high with the lid in place, and its diameter is 9.5” wide.
AquaCera CeraMetix 7″ Filter Replacement Filter
AquaCera CeraMetix 7″ utilizes AquaMetix core technology that helps reduce aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chloramines, chlorine, cysts, fluoride, lead, mercury, nickel, radionuclides, silver, tri-halomethane, VOC, and zinc.
Alkaline countertop gravity water filter
#6. ZEN water systems 4 Gallon
Summary
- Filtration stage: 5-stage
- Filter duration: 500 gallons or six months
- Size: 5 x 12.5 x 22 inches
- Impurities removed include bacteria, pesticides, herbicides, human-made chemicals, and toxins.
The Zen water system does four functions in one: it purifies, filters, alkalinizes, mineralizes, and magnetizes.
The five-stage mineral filter cartridge contains activated carbon, which eliminates bad taste and odor; silica sand removes impurities and aids in the strengthening of connective tissue; far-infrared ceramic balls; and mafia mineral stones.
It has a micro-ceramic filter that removes bacteria, pesticides, herbicides, human-made chemicals, and toxins.
It requires no plumbing or electricity to operate.
It has a holding tank that is available in different capacities.
- Six gallons (rejuvenate)
- Eight gallons (active)
- 4 gallons (vitality)
Filter life: ceramic filter lasts up to 1,000 gallons or 1 year, five-stage filters are changed after 500 gallons or six months and mafia mineral stones are three to five years.
Replacement filter for ZEN
Zen Water Systems 5S-F 5-Stage Mineral Filter Cartridge
Mineral Stone Case Replacement for Zen Water Filter Systems
Zen Water Systems CR-F Micro-Ceramic Filter
How to set up the Zen Water Countertop Water Filtration System
#7. Nikken 1 Waterfall Gravity Water Filter Purifier System (1384)
- Chamber capacity: Fill tank: 1.32 gallons/5 liters; supply tank: 1.45 gallons/5.5 liters (with mineral stones).
- Materials in the product: Pi material, mineral stones, recyclable polymer, ring magnet (1,200 gausses)
- Filter life: Filter cartridge: 90 days or 900 liters and Mineral stones: once per year.
- Size: 17 L x 13 W x 9H inches.
Nikken 1 Waterfall The Gravity Water Filter Purifier System utilizes multiple filtration stages that include:
- natural carbon filter that captures microscopic particles. This is a charcoal carbon filter that filters water using adsorption principles.
- mineral stones that produce alkaline water. It adds natural minerals and adjusts the pH value to the 8.5-9.5 range.
- Corrosion-protected magnets produce a magnetic field surrounding the direction of water flow to reduce sediment agglomeration.
How it works
Tap water is poured at the top of the gravity-fed system, it passes through the filter, then mineral stones, and finally through a magnetic field.
The Nikken Waterfall has received the coveted Gold Seal of Approval from the Water Quality Association of America.
It is WQA tested and certified according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of Aesthetic chlorine, Taste and Odor, Chloramines, and Particulate Class III, NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of VOCs and Mercury, and NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead compliance as verified and substantiated by test data.
The system comes with a filter and mineral stones. The filter cartridge lasts 90 days or 900 liters, whichever comes first. mineral stones once per year.
Nikken Waterfall replacement filter
Nikken Waterfall 1 Filter Cartridge 13845
Replacement for Gravity Water Filter Purifier System 1384-PiMag Water System Components.
It is recommended to change the filter once it treats 900 liters (230 gallons) of filtered water or 3 months of use. To know the exact time to change the filter, the system has an indicator. Once it turns red, it is time to change. The mineral stone is changed once a year or every three filter changes.
The filter is for cold water only and must be soaked in cold water for 8 hours before installation.
This cartridge provides 12 gallons of filtered water each day.
#8. Santevia Gravity Water System – Countertop Model
- Capacity: The top tank has a capacity of 5 liters (1.32 gallons), while the bottom tank has a capacity of 10 liters (2.64 gallons).
- Material: BPA-free plastic
- Filter life: Santevia 5-Stage Filter is good for 4-6 months, Ceramic Pre-Filter for 1 year, and mineral stones for 5 years.
- Size: 13Lx13Wx10H
Santevia filters water in eight stages.
Stage 1: 0.3-micron Ceramic Pre-Filter: removes rust, sediments, bacteria, germs, and parasites.
Stage 2: Granular Activated Coconut Carbon: It filters chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, trihalomethanes (THMs), heavy metals, organic chemicals, odor, taste, color, and particulates. This stage also contains a KDF filter medium that inhibits the growth of bacteria in the filter and neutralizes heavy metals.
Stage 3: Volcanic Mineral Zeolite
This stage inhibits bacteria and neutralizes heavy metals including lead, nickel, cadmium, and mercury through an ion exchange process. It filters detergents, ammonium, certain radioactive ions, agricultural chemicals, and other toxins.
Stage 4: Mineral Stone Infusion
Highly porous Maifan mineral stones infuse ionized minerals into the water that aid in oxygenation and alkalization.
Stage 5: pH Mineral Balls
Mineral ions encased in diatomaceous earth add calcium, magnesium, and other trace minerals to fortify the water and increase the pH.
Stage 6: Energy Balls
Constructed from highly compressed and fired earth and mineral oxides, the energy balls assist with pH balancing and emit beneficial infrared energy into the water.
Stage 7: Mineral Stone Immersion
During this stage, mineral stones continuously release easily absorbed, ionized minerals into the water, including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and other trace minerals.
Stage 8: Magnetic Energy
Embedded in the Santevia water spout, aligned magnets are suspended in the water, simulating the magnetism emitted by the earth’s core and the forces created as water flows over magnetic, mineral-rich rocks in nature. The magnetic energy breaks the water molecule clusters into smaller structures for greater bio-availability and maximum absorption.
It is made of BPA and BPS-free plastic.
It is suggested not to leave filtered water sitting in the container bottom, as this will diminish the service life of the mineral stones and may add unwanted mineral content to the water. For best results, transfer filtered water to a serving pitcher.
Santevia Replacement filter
Santevia Water Systems 5-Stage Filter
The Santevia 5-stage filter includes
- Alkaline-restore alkalinity to the water
- Mineralized-add nourishing minerals
- Natural: contains naturally occurring compounds including tourmaline, maifan, far-infrared, and bio-ceramic energy balls.
- Purify: Removes chlorine, heavy metals, industrial chemicals, and agricultural contaminants
The 5-stage filter lasts for 4-6 months.
Santevia Water Systems Ceramic Pre-Filter
The Santevia ceramic pre-filter lasts for 1 year.
It has a pore size of 0.3 microns and removes rust, sediments, bacteria, germs, and parasites.
Use an abrasive to clean.
Santevia Water Systems Mineral Stones
Santevia mineral stones last for 5 years.
It raises pH by about 1.5 to 2.0 units.
To clean the mineral stone, boil it every 6 months.
The stones add minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and other trace minerals.
The stones and Bio-Ceramic energy balls make up stage 7 and sit at the bottom of the lower tanks of the gravity water systems and ceramic model.
Read our article on the best countertop alkaline water filter
List of the best stainless steel countertop gravity water filter
- Propur Big Countertop Gravity Water Filter System
- Alexapure Pro Stainless Steel Water Filtration System
- Doulton British Berkefeld Gravity Water Filter System- Stainless Steel with 2x ATC Super Sterasyl Candle Filter
- AquaRain Model 202 Gravity Water Filter
- Watens Countertop Water Filter System
- Aquacera Pioneer SS Gravity Water Filter
- Big Berkey BK4X2
- Big Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements
- Royal Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements
- Travel Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements
- Crown Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Purification Elements
- IMP6X2-BB Imperial Berkey with 2 Black Filters and 2 Flouride Filters
Read reviews of the best stainless steel countertop water filter and Berkey water filter system.
