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DuPont Faucet Mount (WFFM100XCH) vs Brita Basic Faucet Side-by-Side Comparison

Between the Dupont WFFM100XCH and the Brita Basic … which is the better faucet-mount water filter for your kitchen? This short comparison can tell you!

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DuPont Faucet Mount Water Filter

Brita Basic Faucet

Two faucet-mount water faucets, the DuPont Faucet Mount (WFFM100XCH) and Brita Basic Faucet, held side-by-side by a reviewer for comparison purposes.

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DuPont and Brita are known names in the water filtering industry. So, how do they fare against one another?

In our lab test, both the DuPont WFFM100XCH and the Brita Basic got excellent score in the chlorine filtration section (10/10). Where they differ is in the filtering flow rate, or the speed that they produce clean water. We mounted both filters to a high-flow fauce (2.2 GPM), switch on the filtering mode, then measure the flow speed.

The Brita Basic is the faster one out of the two with a flow rate of 0.7 GPM. Meanwhile, the DuPont WFFM100XCH achieved a mediocre 0.46 GPM. This is lower than our minimum threshold of 0.5 GPM, resulting in it failing our flow rate test.

As a result, if you’re on the market for a faucet that can give you plenty of clean water quickly … the Brita Basic is the way to go.

Build quality-wise, both models are comparable. They have the same chrome-plated design, giving them a very clean and premium appearance. Our reviewers also positively rated the build quality of these filters.

Pros & Cons

  • Chrome-plated design gives it a sharp appearance
  • Excellent chlorine filtering capability
  • Decent flow rate
  • Easy to install and use
  • Relatively affordable.
  • Excellent chlorine filtration ability (nearly 100%).
  • Looks premium with its chrome-plated housing.
  • The routing valve’s handle is intuitive to use.
  • Comes with a filter change indicator.
  • The filter has a very low maximum filtering capacity (100 gallons)
  • Only has one nozzle, so it’s hard to know what mode the filter has been switched into until you look at the routing valve’s handle
  • The filter could be tugged out of the housing without depressing the filter release button.
  • Leaks during filtration, necessitating the use of plumbing tape.

Key Specs

Filtering flow rate
0.46 GPM
0.7 GPM
Filter capacity
100 gallons
100 gals
Certifications
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
NSF/ANSI Standard 42, 53, 401
Dimensions
L5.5 x W2 x H5.25 inches
L5 x W2.2 x H5.2 inches
Weight
0.9 pounds
0.8 pounds
Warranty
2 years
1-year

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$22.30
$26.60

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.8
7.6

Chlorine Test

10
10
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the DuPont WFFM100XCH.
Activated testing strips can be seen on the color chart. The one to the left is the strip for the control sample, the one to the right is the strip for the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s filtered water.
The color chart with two used test strips stuck to it is held to the right of the DuPont WFFM100XCH.
DuPont Faucet Mount Water Filter Chlorine Test
Two water testing strips are placed on a color chart and held next to the Brita Basic filter.
Two activated test strips on a color chart. The control strip, showing the result for the chlorinated water, is to the left. The strip displaying the result of the water filtered by the Brita Basic is to the right.
Two water testing strips are placed on a color chart and held next to the Brita Basic filter.
Brita Basic Faucet Water Filtration System Chlorine Test 2
Before
10+ mg/l
10+ mg/l
After
~0 mg/l
~0 mg/l

Flow Rate Test

4.7
6.0
Duration
20 secs
20 secs
Amount
0.155 gallons
0.233 gallons
Flow Rate
0.46 GPM
0.7 GPM

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.4
6.7

In the Box

The silver, metallic DuPont WFFM100XCH filter is in the center, surrounded by the shipping box, manuals, and accessories.
The full content of the Brita Basic’s shipping box, including the filter, six pieces of accessories, and a manual.
The full content of the Brita Basic’s shipping box, including the filter, six pieces of accessories, and a manual.
Three grey, plastic faucet adapters are arranged in two rows with three rubber seals.

Weight & Dimensions

The dimensions of the DuPont WFFM100XCH. Length is 5.5 inches, width is 2 inches, and height is 5.25 inches.
The dimensions of the Brita Basic are marked to the side. The length is 5 inches, width 2.2 inches, and height 5.2 inches.
Length
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Width
2.0" (5.1 cm)
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Height
5.3" (13.3 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Weight
0.9 lbs (0.4 kg)
0.8 lbs (0.4 kg)

Build Quality

8.5
6.2
The side profile of the silvery and glossy DuPont WFFM100XCH faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
The side profile of the silvery and glossy DuPont WFFM100XCH faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
A close-up of the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter’s mounting port, with black plastic rotating ring and golden metallic threading.
The Brita Basic faucet-mount water filtration system’s housing, once the filter has been fully assembled.
The silvery, chrome-plated housing of the Brita Basic faucet-mount water filter when fully assembled.
The Brita Basic faucet-mount water filtration system’s housing, once the filter has been fully assembled.
A side view of the Brita Basic faucet-mount water filter, revealing the small, black, plastic filter release button.

Filter Piece

8.0
7.0
The white plastic filter cartridge that comes with the filter. Printed on it are the DuPont logo and the number 100.
The white plastic filter cartridge that comes with the filter. Printed on it are the DuPont logo and the number 100.
The interior of the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s filter compartment, revealing the insertion ports for the filter cartridge.
The chrome-plated filter piece of the Brita Basic on the table.
The filter piece of the Brita Basic
The chrome-plated filter piece of the Brita Basic on the table.
A top-down view of the filter housing and the filter piece.
Filter Model
DuPont WFFMC300X replacement filter
Brita CXB-016 Filter
Filtration Process
Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC)
Activated Carbon
Certifications
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
ANSI Standard 42, 53, and 401
Filter Capacity
100 gallons
100 gallons

Routing Valve

10
7.0
A close-up view of the routing valve’s handle of the Brita Basic and the mode-indicating symbols on the side of the filter.
The handle of the routing valve to the side of the Brita Basic. Note the white notch and the symbols on the housing denoting the switching modes.
Type of Valve
Rotating
Rotating

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
8.9

Installation

10
8.0
A close-up of the DuPont WFFM100XCH’s mounting port with a metal adapter in place.
The DuPont WFFM100XCH equipped with a metal adapter, which allows it to connect to a faucet with internal threading.
A close-up view of the thin metal mesh screen in the center of the Brita Basic filter’s mounting port.
The metal mesh screen at the center of the filter’s mounting port.
A close-up view of the thin metal mesh screen in the center of the Brita Basic filter’s mounting port.
The silvery Brita Basic faucet-mount water filter with a grey, plastic faucet adapter.

Ease of Use

9.0
10
A close-up of the only nozzle, equipped with a grey plastic aerator, on the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter.
The sole nozzle at the bottom of the DuPont WFFM100XCH filter.

Leak

10
9.0

Maintenance

10
8.0
The 100-gallon filter cartridge of the DuPont WFFM100XCH alongside the pieces of the filter.
The removed filter piece of the Brita Basic is to the left, while the filter housing is to the right.
The removed filter piece of the Brita Basic is to the left, while the filter housing is to the right.
A close-up shot of the indicator light at the top of the Brita Basic faucet-mount water filtration system.
Filter Indicator
No
Yes
Replacement
1-2 months
4 months