PUR PLUS 7 Cup Pitcher review

The PUR PLUS 7 Cup Pitcher stands out for convenience. PUR says it is dishwasher safe, which sets it apart from the Brita models on this list that Brita says to wash by hand, and its slim 4.5 inch profile fits a fridge door or a narrow shelf. The PUR PLUS filter is IAPMO R&T certified to reduce lead and microplastics, and PUR says it reduces 25+ chemical and physical substances. Practical touches include a stay-tight lid that lets you pour while water is still filtering, a filter change light and a LockFit design that keeps unfiltered water out of the jug. The filter is the drawback: PUR rates it for 40 gallons or up to 2 months, a third of the Brita Elite's 120 gallons, so expect about six filters a year. PUR does not list a price on its own site and sends buyers to retailers, so we could not confirm one. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Small kitchens that want a dishwasher-safe pitcher

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending); PUR sells through retailers.

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 7-cup capacity in a slim profile that fits in the fridge
• IAPMO R&T certified to reduce lead and microplastics
• PUR says it reduces 25+ chemical and physical substances
• Filter rated for 40 gallons or up to 2 months
• Dishwasher safe, with a filter change light and LockFit design

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Dishwasher safe per PUR, while Brita says to hand-wash its models
• Strength: Lead reduction certified by IAPMO R&T
• Strength: Stay-tight lid lets you pour while it is still filtering
• Weakness: 40-gallon filter life is a third of the Brita Elite rating
• Weakness: No price on PUR's own site; you buy through retailers
• Weakness: PUR notes it does not filter microbes

Key facts

• Price: Sold through retailers
• Capacity: 7 cups
• Filter life: 40 gallons or up to 2 months
• Certification: IAPMO R&T, lead and microplastics
• Dimensions: 9.6 x 10.1 x 4.5 inches

Where it ranks

PUR PLUS 7 Cup Pitcher is No. 6 in our Best Water Filter Pitchers verdict.