Pur

Pur Plus Water Filter Pitcher

Ranked #12 in Water Filter Pitchers

120 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The Consumers Guide's fridge-door pick with the lead-certifying Plus filter and ubiquitous spares. The electronic filter-change indicator is the one component with a failure history, which keeps it below the Brita Elite picks.

Consolidated from 9 cited sources across 8 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

4 positive sources
1 mixed source
1 unconvinced source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

6 of 13 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Lab tests show it lags behind competitors on heavy metals and PFAS; its higher price does not justify the performance gap.
Flagged 27 July 2026

Lab tests show it lags behind competitors on heavy metals and PFAS; its higher price does not justify the performance gap.
Flagged 27 July 2026
The cartridge is expensive, the pitcher’s build feels flimsy, and several users report leaks after 6-8 months. For long-term reliability, a Brita Denali or Clearly Filtered is preferable.
Flagged 26 July 2026
Fails to meet NSF/ANSI certification and removes fewer contaminants than its competitors.
Flagged 26 July 2026
Lacks specific endorsements and is often considered inferior to leading brands.
Flagged 31 July 2026
The nontoxiclab comparison shows PUR’s filters are broader-spectrum but the Pur Plus filter lasts only 40 gallons, far less than Brita’s Elite.
Flagged 25 July 2026
The Pur Plus filter reduces fewer contaminants than Brita or ZeroWater, making it a poor value for its price.
Flagged 25 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Plus filter carries lead-reduction certification
✓ Named the pick for a pitcher that has to live in a fridge door
✓ Ubiquitous spares availability
✓ Named the best certified option
✓ Lowest ongoing filter costs among the premium filters

✗ Electronic filter-change indicator has a failure history
✗ No strong user endorsement
✗ Often overlooked by reviewers
✗ Limited heavy metal & PFAS removal
✗ Higher price than competitors

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.

Evidence 8 articles and 1 community source

Frequently asked questions

It ranks #12 of 13 on our water filter pitchers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 9 cited sources across 8 outlets.

1 of the 6 sources with a clear view is critical of it: r/WaterTreatment. Electronic filter-change indicator has a failure history. No strong user endorsement. Often overlooked by reviewers. Limited heavy metal & PFAS removal. Higher price than competitors.