The Brita Large 10-Cup Pitcher stands out with its extra-large capacity, making it a solid choice for anyone who drinks a lot of water or just wants to refill less often. It's a simple, straightforward design that fits easily in most fridge doors, and it uses standard Brita filters, which is handy if you're already invested in that ecosystem. While the pitcher's design is straightforward and reliable, its filtration is just as basic—fine for everyday tap water, but not a substitute for more robust systems if you have serious health concerns.
The pitcher does a decent job with everyday contaminants like chlorine and uranium. It also reduces some lead, but it's not equipped to handle tougher stuff like PFNA or extreme water issues. “It has respectable lead removal, but it wasn't good enough to bring the super toxic solution to safe levels,” wrote one tester. Only 50.78% of PFNA was removed from our contaminated solutions; therefore, this isn't an option if you have safety concerns about your water supply. This filter will improve the taste a bit, but it isn't a game-changer in terms of water safety.
Overall, this Brita pitcher removes common metals reliably, though it doesn't tackle things like lithium well. Some aluminum may be added in the process, but for most city water scenarios, it's perfectly fine.
Our testers encountered a strange situation — this pitcher performed better than the smaller Brita Metro, despite using the same Standard Brita filter. The other model didn't remove the trace amounts of Chromium from the water.
Users consistently report cleaner, fresher-tasting water. Chlorine taste is reduced, and most people enjoy the water for drinking and cooking, though some note a slightly flat mouthfeel or occasional plastic aftertaste.
Taste is a tough metric to nail down, but the reports across the board trended positive.
Like most pitcher-style filters, maintenance is as simple as it gets — just wash the pitcher occasionally and swap the filter every couple of months. Low effort, especially for a 10-cup pitcher. Standard Brita Filters last around 40 gallons (roughly two months), or you can opt for the brand's Elite filters that reportedly last 120 gallons (or six months). Whichever you choose, the filters are easy to replace.
Filter packs are inexpensive, so if you're not going through them extremely fast, this is one of the more cost-effective options for everyday filtered water. Our tester estimates an annual cost of about $60 a year. Not bad for a pitcher filter. But if you are a big water drinker or have multiple people in your household, buying replacement filters for the Brita begins to outpace the cost of under-the-sink models.
The Brita Large 10-Cup Pitcher is a solid choice for anyone who wants high-capacity filtered water without fuss. It's best for individuals or small households with generally safe tap water who want better taste and fewer refills than similar, smaller pitchers. However, it's not the right pick for those concerned about serious contaminants or heavy metals—its filtering is fine for everyday city water, but it shouldn't be relied on for health-critical purification.
