This benchmark of Geyser vs TAPP is based on 8 criteria including certifications, design, filtering capabilities, water flow, ease to install, cartridge material and yearly cost. First we look at each of these attributes and then summarize all at the end.
1. Certifications
Geyser Euro
Geyser is a Russian brand sold in Europe. No certifications or independent lab tests have been published on their website specifically to the Geyser Euro faucet water filter. Therefore it’s difficult to know what the filtration quality is.
EcoPro and EcoPro Compact by TAPP Water
TAPP Water headquartered in Barcelona, Spain and London, UK. Our products are certified according to stringent EU and UK regulation including independent testing by the top labs in Spain, Germany, France and the UK.
Here’s what each of the filters claim to remove.
Geyser EURO
Filters particles of active chlorine, organochlorine and organic compounds, iron, excess calcium and magnesium salts, pesticides, heavy metal cations and anions, microorganisms and microbes. Claims to soften the water but in reality the ion-exchange filtering only prohibits limescale formation. Geyser does not provide any independent lab results or certifications.
Note: The proprietary Aragon filtering may be considered a risk as there is no publicised research on how it works and what it removes.
Filters 100+ contaminants including microplastics, chlorine, chloramine, limescale, heavy metals (95% of lead), nitrates, pesticides, herbicides, chlorine by-products, most bacteria and more. Does not filter/remove healthy minerals. TAPP Water provides independent lab results and certifications supporting all claims.
3. Water flow water filter comparison
One of the main complaints about faucet and pitcher water filters is slow water flow. The flow makes a big difference when filling up a glass, water pitcher or washing fruits and vegetables.
- Geyser Faucet Water filter – 4 liters / min but splashes very hard in the sink
- EcoPro and EcoPro Compact by TAPP Water – 4 liters / min
4. Ease to install and faucet fit
- Geyser EURO Faucet Water filter – easy to install on all standard faucets with a robust stainless steel faucet attachment adapter causing minimal leakage. There are no adapters provided if the standard ones that come with it don’t fit.
Note: The included manual comes in Spanish only. - EcoPro and EcoPro Compact – easy to install on all standard faucets and many others thanks to a large set of extra adapters. We experienced no leakage thanks to the stainless steel faucet connector.
Note: TAPP Water provides a great online manual that guides users through the process and provides help with any issues including extra adapters.
5. Cartridge material and disposal
- Geyser faucet water filter provides a relatively affordable carbon block that is exchanged without having to replaced the casing.
Note: The “key for cartridge removal” is a bit complicated to use. This fits onto the bottom of the filter where the water comes out. Fit this tool (which is rather a sloppy fit) onto the filter, turn to remove and the tool expands and slips from the lug. Not very clever. We gave up after several attempts and found a tip to use a piece of folded kitchen towel and a pipe wrench. It worked. - EcoPro and EcoPro Compact has a smart solution where only the filter is replaced without the plastic casing. This reduces the plastic waste by 85% versus other filers such as Brita, Culligan and PUR according to TAPP Water. The cartridges are very easy to replace.
6. Filter cartridge / refill replacement
- Geyser EURO stats 3000 liters maximum capacity but it’s not clear what this is based on. The recommendation is to change the cartridge when the water starts tasting bad or if the pressure reduces. Both are poor indicators as in the case of poor tasting water it may mean that you’ve been drinking contaminated water for some time as the taste buds adjusts. Same thing is true for a clogged filter. Many users (see Amazon reviews) state that they change the filter every 2-3 months.
- EcoPro offers two alternatives including a smart monitoring solution based on usage and time and a manual calendar to set the replacement date. It’s recommended to change the cartridges at least every 3 months even though the capacity is 1200 liters. The recommended volume is based on efficient filtering of the listed contaminants that the filter removes. EcoPro Compact has less capacity.
7. Design and quality of Geyser EURO vs TAPP
Geyser EURO faucet water filter:
Stainless steel / chrome color looks good at first site. However, the entire casing is made of relatively thin ABS plastic with chrome plating. The sample we bought broke when we tried changing the cartridge for the second time. The intention is great but poorly executed with low quality materials.
EcoPro Compact and EcoPro faucet water filter:
White with rounded corners making it look good on almost any faucet. Thick robust ABS plastic housing that will last long. We’ve used it for 2 years now without anything breaking and it still looks great.
8. Yearly cost Water Filter Comparison
Filter: €46.90
Cartridges: €19.00 per filter lasting 3 months = €76 per year
Total first year: €103.90
EcoPro and EcoPro Compact
Summary Water Filter Comparison
Criteria
Geyser EURO
EcoPro Faucet Filter by TAPP
1. Certification
SRussian brand / company that lacks certifications and independent test results on teh website
European company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain and London, UK. All products are independently tested and certified by labs.
2. Filtering capability
Claims 60+ Contaminants incl chlorine, heavy metals, pathogens, etc. Lacks independent testing / certification Note: Unknown proprietary technology
100+ contaminants incl chlorine, limescale, microplastics and lead. Independently verified
3. Water flow
2-4 l/min Note: Hard splashing spray
4 l/min
4. Ease to install
Easy for standard faucets. No adapters
Easy for standard faucets with free adapeters
5. Cartridge material
ABS plastic + Aragon
Recycleable ABS & Carbon Block
Indenpedently tested / certified
6. Filter replacement
When water starts tasting bad or pressure is lower (every 3 months)
Every 3 months calendar reminder or MyTAPP monitoring and notifications
7. Annual cost estimate
€103 first year
€75 per year 2nd and beyond
€89 first year
€59 per year 2nd and beyond
Source: Websites and Amazon feature and price check Mar 2021
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4 thoughts on “Geyser Water Filter vs TAPP Faucet Water Filter – which filter is best?”
https://home.drinkflowater.com/products/faucet-filter
Hey guys, could you test this faucet filter against yours please.
Hi Manuel!
The Flowater filter is the same as TAPP 2. It’s just sold through our partner Flowater in the US. Therefore all comparisons with TAPP 2 would be the same for the Flowater Faucet Filter.
The TAPP Water Team
“Scandinavian design is white” is not just what scandi design is simply about. I’m put off by your ugly design if I am honest and would prefer the matching chrome option. You’ve also contradicted yourself about using plastic ABS saying with yours that is robust but with the geyser it is not. That’s put me off also.
Thanks. Great feedback. Definitelky something we will take into consideration for future updates of our products.