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Brita Ultramax Water Dispenser with Elite Filter review
A 27-cup countertop or fridge dispenser that uses the same 120-gallon Brita Elite filter as the Tahoe pitcher.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
- Value (35%)
- 8.8
The Brita Ultramax is on this list for homes that empty a pitcher too quickly. It holds 27 cups, over a gallon, and Brita designs it to sit on the counter or slide onto a fridge shelf with a spigot at the front. It takes the same Elite filter as the Tahoe, rated for 120 gallons or about 6 months, with Brita's claim of 99% lead removal and reduced microplastics and industrial chemicals. At $49.99 on Brita's US site it costs only $8 more than the 10-cup Tahoe. The compromises are small but real: the filter reminder is a sticker you set by hand instead of a light, Brita says to hand-wash the lid and reservoir only, and at 13.94 inches wide the dispenser needs a clear stretch of shelf. Like the Tahoe, it does not target fluoride or dissolved solids. We compared documented features and published prices.
Who it is for
Large families and offices that refill a pitcher several times a day
Price
$49.99 on Brita's US site when checked.
27-cup capacity | 1 Brita Elite™ Filter included $ 49.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- 27-cup capacity, over a gallon of filtered water
- Brita Elite filter rated for 120 gallons, about 6 months
- Brita says the Elite filter removes 99% of lead
- Slim enough to fit in the fridge or sit on the counter
- Made without BPA, model OB24/OB06
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Holds 2.7 times the water of a 10-cup pitcher for $8 more than the Tahoe
- Strength: Same long-life Elite filter as Brita's pitchers
- Strength: Spigot dispensing means no lifting a full jug
- Weakness: Uses a sticker filter indicator rather than an electronic light
- Weakness: Hand-wash only per Brita
- Weakness: At 13.94 inches wide it needs a full fridge shelf
Key facts
- Price: $49.99 when checked
- Capacity: 27 cups
- Filter life: 120 gallons, about 6 months
- Dimensions: 9.67 x 13.94 x 5.19 inches
- Weight: 3 lbs
Where it ranks
Brita Ultramax Water Dispenser with Elite Filter is No. 4 in our Best Water Filter Pitchers verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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