How does Brita on-tap compare to EcoPro or EcoPro Compact by TAPP? What water filter should you buy?
We’ve done a detailed review of Brita ON TAP in 9 areas to compare how the two faucet water filters. This includes filtering, taste, water flow, filter cartridge monitoring, sustainability, filtering capacity, warranty and annual cost.
The review applies to EcoPro and EcoPro Compact with the only difference being that EcoPro Compact has less capacity. The comparison is based on Brita ON TAP Pro V-MF.
Read through the detailed comparison or jump to the end for a summary and conclusion of EcoPro by TAPP Water vs Brita on tap water filter comparison.
Filtering technology of Brita On tap vs EcoPro by Tappwater
EcoPro and EcoPro Compact 5-stage filter removes and reduces over 100 contaminants including chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics and limescale. EcoPro is the only faucet water filter that is proven to reduce limescale and the only brand that openly shares the 3rd party lab reports and certifications.
Brita on tap is a 3-stage filter removing and reducing chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics and bacteria thanks to hollow fiber activated carbon
EcoPro beats Brita in terms of limescale removal as well as other substances filtered.
Winner: EcoPro thanks to limescale removal and independent lab tests.
Taste comparison
Both filters remove chlorine, metal taste and other poor attributes from tap water. 9 out of 10 people in the test could not distinguish bottled water to filtered water by EcoPro or Brita.
Winner: Tie as both provide good tasting water after filtering.
Water throughput / flow
EcoPro and EcoPro Compact provides a flow-rate of about 4 L/min or 15 seconds to fill up a 1 liter jug
Brita provides a flow-rate of about 2 L/min or 30 seconds to fill up a 1-liter jug
Winner: EcoPro and EcoPro Compact with faster flowrate
CO2 footprint / sustainability
EcoPro by Tappwater uses less plastic, less parts and less weight than Brita On Tap.
The estimated CO2 footprint of EcoPro for the first year is 1.91 kg and second year 0.42 kg.
The estimated CO2 footprint of Brita On Tap for the first year is 3.54 kg and second year 1.66 kg.
Winner: EcoPro and EcoPro Compact thanks to lower weight and 75% less plastic.
Filter monitoring / reminders on when to replace the cartridges
Tappwater provides email notifications, mobile app and web monitoring and reminders for cartridge replacements.
Brita has a display on the device of how much water has been used.
Winner: Tie as both help keep track of and replace the cartridges on time.
Capacity of Brita On tap vs EcoPro
EcoPro has a capacity of 1200 liters and estimated 3 months use based on a household of 3 people
Note: EcoPro Compact has lower capacity of about 300 L / filter due to the compact design and size. Price refects this.
Brita has a capacity of 600 liters and estimated 2 months use based on a household of 3 people
Note: Many Brita customers have commented that the capacity is less than 600 L as the filter gets clogged and the flowrate is reduced around 400-500 L. The estimates in terms of time use are based on a household with 2-4 people
Winner: EcoPro with more capacity
Design / Materials
Both products are made of high quality BPA free ABS and PC plastic.
EcoPro Compact
EcoPro Compact is the smallest faucet water filter available and therefore integrates well in most kitchens.
EcoPro
EcoPro has a white design that fits well in most kitchens without standing out too much. The connector to the faucet is made of stainless steel making it very robust. The filter is also less bulky than it appears with a weight of only 257 grams.
Brita ON TAP
Brita on tap has a combination of white and chrome plastic. The connector is also made of plastic which according to many people makes it less robust and causes more leakage. The filter is bigger and heavier at 450 grams.
Winner: Tie as design is subjective but EcoPro Compact is much more compact and EcoPro feels more robust and much lighter
Warranty
EcoPro and EcoPro Compact 45-day, unconditional, 100% money-back guarantee with free return and lifetime warranty for subscribers in case your Tappwater filter gets damaged. Also offers life time warranty for subscribers.
Brita 30-day, unconditional, 100% money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty in case your Brita gets damaged
Winner: EcoPro and EcoPro Compact
Price and cost per year
| EcoPro By TAPP Water | Brita On-Tap | |
| Standalone price for one filter including cartridge | €49-59 | €59.99 |
| Cartridge price (individual) | €19.98 | €19.98 |
| Total price first year (household of 3-4) | €89 | €119.92 - 158.90* |
| Total price second year | €59 | €79.92 - 119.98* |
Winner: EcoPro as it saves 40-70 euro the first year and 20-60 euro the second year
Summary and conclusion of Brita on tap vs EcoPro by TAPP Water
What water filter should you choose?
In our comparison EcoPro (and EcoPro Compact) beat Brita on tap in 6 areas and tied for another 3 out of 9 in total. The obvious winner overall is EcoPro by Tappwater if you are looking for a great faucet water filter.
| Water Filter Comparison | EcoPro | BRITA ON TAP |
| Independent testing | EcoPro by TAPP Water is independently tested with results available to download. | No lab tests available |
| Filtering | 100+ contaminants including chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, bacteria and limescale. | Chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics and bacteria. |
| Taste | Good tasting water after filtering | Good tasting water after filtering |
| Water throughput / flow | 15 seconds to fill up a 1 liter jug | 30 seconds to fill up a 1-liter jug |
| CO2 footprint / sustainability | First year: 1.91 kgSecond year: 0.42 kg. | First year: 3.54 kg Second year: 1.66 kg. |
| Filter monitoring / reminders on when to replace the cartridges | Email reminders, mobile notifications and web monitoring. | Display on the device of how much water has been used. |
| Capacity | 1200 liters and estimated 3 months use | 600 liters and estimated 2 months use |
| Warranty | 45 day + lifetime for subscribers | 30-day |
| Money-back guarantee | 100% money-back guarantee with free return. | 100% money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty. |
| Price cost per year | Price for first year: €89 Price per year for 4 cartridges: €59 |
Price for first year: €119-158.90 Price per year for 4-6 cartridges: €79-119.98 |
