Brita Hub Countertop Water Filter Review

I’ve been using the Brita Hub countertop water filter since March 2023 and it still works great nearing 3 years later. I got the 12-cup version, but there is also a 9-cup (they both use the same replacement filter). Below you will find my two YouTube videos about this filter and also my written review. Please note this is a layperson’s perspective and use of this filter system; I am not a scientist or water quality expert. I hope this will be helpful for you to see how it works and its everyday use.

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Brita Hub System on Amazon

Brita Hub Replacement Filter on Amazon

I apologize if my voice is too quiet: I was still learning about sound and microphones when making videos. I’ll have to do another update video when I have time with a better microphone.

After washing the reservoir and wiping the unit off, it only takes a few minutes to set this up. It includes a filter. To install it, just pop the side panel open and you’ll see where the filter goes in. Place your hand on top of the unit to steady it and firmly press the filter up in place until you hear it click. Then snap the panel back in place.

Then you can plug it in. The cord is long. It was difficult to measure with the kinks, but it’s about 60 inches long.

Whenever installing a new filter, you have to flush it twice: fill the reservoir and then filter all the water out of the reservoir. Repeat once more. Then you’re all set.

You can press and hold the middle button to dispense water or click the 12 oz or 20 oz buttons to dispense that specific amount of water (click the middle button if you want to stop the 12 or 20 oz. auto fill).

When dispensing water, the motor is a bit noisy. It’s not super loud, but if someone was sleeping, it might disturb them.

Water is not chilled in this unit.

The Filter light will turn red when 120 gallons of water have been filtered. The light turns orange/yellow prior to that to let you know it’s time to order a new filter.

If the light doesn’t automatically reset after changing the filter, press and hold the 12 oz. and 20 oz. buttons together at the same time when the unit is plugged in.

In the included manual, it shows how to move the reservoir section to the back, but I like it on the side as it is.

Brita states on their website the filter, housing, etc. are all BPA free.

It is certified to reduce 70+ contaminants including chlorine, lead, and PFOA/PFOS. For more details, visit brita.com/performance-data to review the Performance Data Sheet. Here is a summary:

Filter performance may vary based on local water conditions, but these are the test results according to NSF/ANSI 42, 401 and 53.
Percentage shown after each substance is the amount each substance was reduced.
chloramine1: 96.7%
chlorine: 98.7%
particulate reduction (class I): 99.9%
atenolol: 96.4%
bisphenol A: 94.6%
carbamazepine: 97.5%
DEET (diethyltoluamide): 96.4%
estrone: 96.4%
ibuprofen: 95.5%
linuron: 94.8%
meprobamate: 96.2%
metolachlor: 96.5%
naproxen: 95.9%
nonylphenol: 91.9%
phenytoin: 96.5%
TCEP (tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate): 96.3%
TCPP (tris(1-chloro-2-propyl)phosphate): 92.2%
trimethoprim: 97.1%
microplastics, particles 0.5 to <1 μm: 99.9%
lead: 99.8%
mercury: 96.4%
PFOA: 99.5%
PFOS: 98.3%
VOCs: 95-99%
haloacetonitriles: 98%
haloketones: 96-99%
trihalomethanes: 95-99%

I was using a pitcher filter before getting this unit, and this is a lot easier and quicker. Also, since it holds 12 cups of water; that means less refilling. It is all plastic, but so was my pitcher. Someday I’d like to get away from plastic, but at least Brita uses the safest plastics.

Quick tips: sometimes when the filter system is bumped against on the countertop, the lights will flash on the front. I found out that the filter must have been jostled a little loose, as all I had to do was unplug the system and push the filter back up.

Also, be sure the water reservoir is level. If it’s not, that can cause leakage.

To reset the filter sensor after installing a new filter, press and hold the 12 Oz. And 20 Oz. buttons together at the samw time while the system is plugged in.