REASONS TO BUY
Access to water while filtering
Easy to use
Great taste
Change filter indicator
REASONS TO AVOID
Horrible copper and iron removal
Brita Tahoe 10-Cup Pitcher with Elite Filter Review
A convenient and affordable water filter pitcher that produces good-tasting water, but it does not remove as many contaminants as other water filter
Credit: Brita
By Graham Faulknor ⋅ Senior Review Analyst ⋅ November 28, 2023
Contributions From: Isaac Laredo
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Our Verdict
The Brita Tahoe 10 Cup Pitcher is a user-friendly option for those seeking great-tasting, crisp water. Its dual-compartment design allows immediate access to filtered water while the top compartment continues filtering. While it excels in taste and convenience, its contaminant removal capabilities are moderately effective, removing chlorine and lead but struggling with other contaminants like fluoride and copper. With average use, the annual cost of the Tahoe is one of the most affordable pitchers on the market. Keep in mind that while the Elite Filter that comes with this model removes PFAS, other filters for this model may not. Other If your primary goal is to enhance the taste or decrease the odor of your tap water, the Brita Tahoe is a solid choice, but we wouldn't call it our favorite water filter.
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Brita Tahoe 10 Cup Pitcher shines for its ease of use and tasty water. It is perfect for those tired of waiting for their old pitcher to finish filtering water before they can access the purified crisp water. It is designed to pour water while the upper section is still filtering. If you want easy access to refreshing and crisp water, this model is worth considering.
An effortless pop top that remains open while you refill the pitcher.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Contaminant Removal
The Brita Tahoe underperformed other water filters, struggling to remove significant percentages of contaminants. It removed 75% of chlorine, 37% of fluoride, 43.5% of sulfate, 17.3% of copper, 34.9% of iron, and 100% of lead. Only the lead and chlorine removal percentages were below the standard limits of acceptable water quality.
The Tahoe's moderate filtration power makes it best for those who want a convenient way to enhance the taste of their tap water and remove a chlorine taste or smell of water. It is best for water sources that don't have lots of fluoride, sulfate, copper, or iron.
Water utilities companies can provide water quality statements to highlight the consideration of certain contaminants. Because of its moderate filtration capabilities, we recommend obtaining one of these reports before committing to this filter.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Taste
Our test team found that Brita produced some of the best-tasting water. It is rated as above average and one of the best in our blind taste tests.
The Tahoe produces crisp, delicious, neutral-flavored water that our test team ranked among the best. The filter effectively removes chlorine tastes and smells, improving the quality of tap water for drinking and cooking.
Our test team loved the neutral and crisp flavor of this model.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Setup and Use
The Brita Tahoe is one of the easiest filters to use and set up, and it also has one of the lowest annual costs among pitcher-based filters in the review.
The threaded filter is quick and easy to install.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
The Brita Tahoe is easy to set up out of the box; wash, install the filter, reset the light, and then filter and repurpose three rounds of water to flush the filter. Using the filter was simple and intuitive. This model is unique in that you can access filtered water while the top compartment continues to filter. Gone are the days of waiting until all the water is filtered before you can access it.
Long-term maintenance of this product is as simple as changing the filter. The manufacturer recommends replacing the filter every 120 gallons or six months. The pitcher uses a Smartlight Filter to indicate when a filter needs to be changed. The overall cost of a filter is rather affordable but slightly more expensive than its pitcher counterparts. The annual cost of this filter is associated with how often you need to change it. Annually, the Tahoe is one of the most affordable models at $30 per year.
The Smartlight will help remind you to change your filter.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Should You Buy the Brita Tahoe 10 Cup?
The Tahoe will fit your needs well if you want an easy and fast way to produce neutral and crisp drinking water from already decent sources. However, we would recommend other filters for the best drinking water.
What Other Water Filters Should You Consider?
The Brita Tahoe produces great-tasting water but struggled to remove contaminants to the same degree as its competitors. Check out the ZeroWater 10-Cup 5-Stage Pitcher if you want better contaminant performance, which filtered out over 99% of each contaminant. If you're looking for a great reverse-osmosis option, see the iSpring RCC7.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare Brita Tahoe 10-Cup Pitcher with Elite Filter versus top competing products:
—Graham Faulknor and Isaac Laredo
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