REASONS TO BUY
Provides filtered water instantly
Removes PFNA effectively
REASONS TO AVOID
Slower flow than tap water
Does not fit all faucet types
Bulky design
Leached some aluminum in testing
Brita Elite Advanced Faucet Review
A convenient pick for anyone who wants clean, filtered water straight from the tap without the hassle of refilling pitchers or dealing with complex installation
Credit: Matt Lighthart
By Sam Hill ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ December 5, 2025
Our Verdict
The Brita Elite Advanced Faucet Filter is an easy way to get clean water straight from your tap — no refilling pitchers or setting up a large system under your sink. The faucet-mounted design installs quickly and is simple to maintain, though it can feel a bit bulky and doesn't fit every faucet style (even with adapters, this can be a pain point). A small switch on the filter allows you to switch from filtered to unfiltered water easily. It excels at removing lead and PFNA, making it a strong choice for households with those specific concerns, but it isn't designed for removing fluoride or nitrate. If you're eyeing a faucet filter, this one is dependable, although the replacement filters cost a bit more than other faucet models we tested.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Brita Elite Advanced Faucet Filter offers a practical blend of convenience and performance for anyone who wants clean water on demand. It installs tool-free in just minutes using a simple twist-and-lock design and fits most standard faucets. The compact, lightweight system (it weighs just over a pound) includes two filters, each lasting up to four months or 100 gallons, making it a low-maintenance choice for everyday use.
Water flow will be a little slower when getting filtered water from the tap, but not dreadfully so. Users appreciate its clean-tasting water and modern look, though some have noted minor issues with durability and the filter indicator light. Overall, it's a quick, budget-friendly upgrade that makes tap water noticeably more drinkable.
Water flow rates slowed a bit in our testing, but not enough to be annoying.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Critical Contaminant Removal
The faucet filter does an excellent job of removing lead and PFNA, bringing content down to near undetectable levels in typical city water — our tester wrote, “If those were my main concerns, I would get this.” It didn't do a great job of removing fluoride, nitrates, or uranium, but it isn't really designed for that purpose, and you shouldn't really have to worry about these when dealing with standard municipal water anyway. Households with those concerns for those contaminants will need a different system.
Opening the filter box to replace the internal filter on the Brita Elite Advanced.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Heavy Metal and Trace Element Removal
Overall, the filter performs well for heavy metals like barium, copper, strontium, zinc, and iron. There was a bit of leaching of aluminum, cobalt, and silver in our testing, but at very minimal and safe levels. We found that nickel removal varied a bit depending on the water source — our tap water samples came back clean, but the filter had trouble dealing with increased levels of nickel in our ultra-contaminated water sample.
Overall, it provides solid protection against most trace elements you'd expect to find in tap water.
Like many faucet filters, the Brita Elite Advanced has a lever on the side to switch between tap and filtered water.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Taste
We didn't put this filter through the taste test internally, but we glean taste feedback from customer reviews online. Most users note a noticeable improvement over unfiltered tap water, mentioning that the filtered water is crisp. A few report only mild changes or a slight off-flavor that seems to fade over time.
Out of 445 Amazon reviews that mention water taste, 88% of them were positive.
The Brita Elite Advanced improved the taste of the water and filters out the most common contaminants you will find in municipal water.
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Maintenance and Setup
Installation is quick and tool-free thanks to the twist-and-lock design, and the compact unit fits easily on most faucets. Our tester did note that its simplicity could lead to problems for some users, though, writing, “I worry about thread damage.” There are some online reviews that mention leaks after prolonged use — it's unclear whether the leaks occurred due to incorrect installation or a problem with the hardware.
The “twist-and-lock” design makes it easy to install, but we worry about its longer-term durability.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Maintenance is straightforward, with filters lasting approximately four months, or up to 100 gallons. Some users, including our tester, were unsure how they felt about the bulk of the filter. It is modern, but it is definitely noticeable and could easily be bumped up against when washing dishes.
The Brita Elite is a bit bulkier than other faucet filters we tested, but it is relatively lightweight.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Operating Cost
Replacement filters are reasonably priced between $18–$30 per pack, keeping long-term costs moderate if filters are replaced on schedule. Our tester did the math and estimates that filter replacements over five years will cost you around $210. These filters will also last a little less than advertised if you have particularly hard water, so keep that in mind when estimating your own costs.
Should You Buy the Brita Elite Advanced Faucet?
The Brita Elite Advanced Faucet Filter is a convenient, reliable option for anyone primarily concerned with lead or PFNA. It delivers crisp, clean water immediately, requires minimal setup, and is simple to maintain, though it doesn't replace a full-featured filtration system for broader contaminant protection.
If you don't want to get bogged down by installation woes and are opposed to refilling pitcher-style filters over and over again, this is a worthwhile filter. Just be sure that it targets the contaminants you're worried about if you have health concerns linked to anything specific.
Brita is a well-known name in the filter industry, and the Elite Advanced Faucet model is a dependable option.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
What Other Water Filter Should You Consider?
If you're set on a faucet-style filter, consider the Pur Plus Vertical Faucet. It performed only a tick better than the Brita Elite Advanced across all of our testing, but it might be more of your vibe. It takes up a bit less room and usually costs about 30% less than the Brita model.
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