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Water Filters & Purifiers

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Under-Sink Filters vs Pitcher Filters: Which Is Right for Your Australian Home?

August 20, 2023 2 min read

Both under-sink filters and pitcher filters improve your drinking water — but they suit very different situations. Here’s a plain comparison.

See our Under Sink Water Filters Guide or our Benchtop Water Filters Guide.

Filtration Quality

Under-sink filter: Multi-stage filtration with larger cartridges and longer contact time. Removes sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and (with an RO stage) fluoride. Consistent performance regardless of how much water you’ve used that day.

Pitcher filter: Typically a single activated carbon stage. Removes chlorine and improves taste. Does not remove fluoride, heavy metals, or bacteria. Performance degrades as the cartridge fills — the last glass before a cartridge change is less filtered than the first.

Convenience

Under-sink filter: Filtered water on demand from the tap. No refilling, no waiting. Always ready.

Pitcher filter: Must be manually refilled and stored in the fridge. Slow filtration rate — typically 15–30 minutes to filter a full pitcher. Can run out during peak use.

Installation

Under-sink filter: Requires a licensed plumber for the water line connection. One-off installation cost.

Pitcher filter: No installation. Fill from the tap and place in the fridge.

Cost

Under-sink filter: Higher upfront cost (system + plumber). Lower ongoing cost per litre. Cartridge replacement every 6–12 months.

Pitcher filter: Low upfront cost. Cartridge replacement every 1–3 months — more frequent and often more expensive per litre than an under-sink system over time.

Who Each Option Suits

Under-sink filter: Homeowners wanting high-quality filtered water on demand with no bench space used. Best long-term value for households that drink a lot of filtered water.

Pitcher filter: Renters, small households, or those wanting a low-commitment entry point to filtered water. Also useful as a secondary filter for travel or the office.

For renters wanting something between a pitcher and an under-sink system, a benchtop water cooler offers multi-stage filtration with no plumbing required. See our Water Coolers Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an under-sink filter worth it compared to a pitcher filter?

For homeowners who drink a lot of filtered water, yes — better filtration, more convenient, and lower cost per litre over time. For renters or small households, a pitcher or benchtop cooler is more practical. Call us on 1800 789 781 for advice.

Can a pitcher filter remove fluoride?

Standard pitcher filters (activated carbon) do not remove fluoride. For fluoride removal, you need an RO system or an activated alumina cartridge. See our Reverse Osmosis Guide.

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