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Wingsol Faucet (WS-FM001-PAC) vs PUR PLUS (PFM350V) Side-by-Side Comparison

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Wingsol Faucet Water Filter

$44.99 from Amazon

PUR PLUS Faucet Filter (PFM350V)

$28.47 from Amazon(+1 more)
Two faucet-mount water faucets, the Wingsol Faucet (WS-FM001-PAC) and PUR PLUS (PFM350V), held side-by-side by a reviewer for comparison purposes.

Overall Verdict

The Wingsol WS-FM001-PAC seems like quite a bargain. For the same price as an entry-level filter from famous brands like Brita or PUR, you get a filter with a stainless steel housing and — according to the brand — a filter cartridge just as capable as the best famous brands have offer.

But we were quite disappointed when we put the Wingsol WS-FM001-PAC to the test. The filter cartridge wasn’t able to filter out all of the chlorine in the chlorinated water we pumped through it.

The only test it did reasonably well was the filtering flow rate test, in which it scored a decent 7 out of 10 for achieving a flow rate of 0.9 GPM when mounted to a 2.2 GPM high-pressure faucet and switched to filtering mode.

And while the stainless steel housing looks luxurious and durable, the detailings aren’t quite good.

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Pros & Cons

  • Durable stainless steel construction
  • Easy installation with slip-on, rotating collar
  • The handle for the routing valve is easy to use
  • Comes with up to 9 faucet adapters to fit different types of faucets
  • Excellent chlorine filtering ability
  • Sleek and compact design with a very modern aesthetic
  • Has a filter indicator light
  • Easy to install and use
  • Filtering performance is lower than other models we tested
  • We found rusting within the inner components of the filter, despite it being made from stainless steel
  • Filter has a low capacity (100 gallons)
  • Housing is built entirely from plastic, which can be a durability issue in the long-term

Key Specs

Filtering flow rate
0.9 GPM
0.44 GPM
Capacity
320 gals
100 gallons
Qualifications
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53
ANSI Standard 42, 53, 401
Dimensions
L5 x W2.7 x H5 inches
L6.5 x W5.25 x H2.8 inches
Weight
1.4 pounds
1.1 pounds
Warranty
1-year
2 years

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$41.69
$30.90
$44.99 at Amazon
$28.47 at AmazonCheck Price on Walmart

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.2
6.8

Chlorine Test

9.5
10
The Wingsol WS-FM001 filter is mounted on a faucet. To the left is the color pad with activated test strips.
Two activated water testing strips on the result color pad. The strip to the left is from the control sample, and the strip to the right is from the filtered water sample.
The Wingsol WS-FM001 filter is mounted on a faucet. To the left is the color pad with activated test strips.
Wingsol Faucet Water Filter Chlorine Test
The PUR Plus PFM350V filter mounted on a tap. To its left is the testing result pad with two activated test strips.
Two activated test strips are laid on the color chart. The strip to the left is from the control sample, showing a high chlorine level. The strip to the right is from the filtered water produced by the PFM350V, showing no trace of chlorine.
The PUR Plus PFM350V filter mounted on a tap. To its left is the testing result pad with two activated test strips.
PUR PLUS Faucet Filter Chlorine Test
Before
10+ mg/l
10+ mg/l
After
~0.1 - 0.5 mg/l
~0 mg/l

Flow Rate Test

9.0
4.7
Duration
20 secs
20 secs
Amount
0.3 gallons
0.148 gallons
Flow Rate
0.9 GPM
0.44 GPM

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.9
8.4

In the Box

The full content of the Wingsol WS-FM001’s shipping box.
The grey PUR PFM350V filter is in the middle, surrounded by its accessories, manuals, and the shipping box.

Weight & Dimensions

The dimensions of the Wingsol WS-FM001 filter. Its length is 5 inches, width 2.7 inches, and height 5 inches.
The dimensions of the PUR Plus PFM350V. The length is 6.5 inches, the width is 5.25 inches, and the height is 2.8 inches.
Length
5.0" (12.7 cm)
6.5" (16.5 cm)
Width
2.7" (6.9 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Height
5.0" (12.7 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Build Quality

7.2
7.8
The silver, metallic Wingsol WS-FM001 faucet-mount water filter is laid on a grey table.
The silver, metallic Wingsol WS-FM001 faucet-mount water filter is laid on a grey table.
The two nozzles of the Wingsol WS-FM001 faucet-mount water filter.
The front of the grey, plastic PUR Plus PFM350V filter, which is sitting on a white stone table.

Filter Piece

8.0
8.5
The Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) filter block of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter.
The blue plastic-shelled PUR Plus filter cartridge that comes with the PUR Plus PFM350V standing upright on a white table.
Filter Model
WS-FM001-PAC replacement filter
PUR Plus MineralCore™
Filtration Process
Powdered Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange Resin & MineralCore™
Certifications
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
ANSI Standard 42, 53, 401
Filter Capacity
320 gallons
100 gallon

Routing Valve

10
10
The rotating handle of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter’s routing valve.
A close-up shot on the black rotating handle of the PUR Plus PFM350V faucet-mount water filter.
Type of Valve
Rotating
Rotating

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
9.8

Installation

10
10
A metal faucet adapter is fixed onto the mount of the Wingsol WS-FM001.
The mounting port of the PUR Plus PFM350V, with the black plastic ring and the metal threading on the inside.
The mounting port of the PUR Plus PFM350V, with the black plastic ring and the metal threading on the inside.
The mounting port of the PUR Plus PFM350V attached with a metal faucet adapter.

Ease of Use

9.0
10

Leak

10
10

Maintenance

10
8.0
The PAC filter block alongside the many disassembled pieces of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter.
The bar of filter change indicator light on the PUR Plus PFM350V faucet-mount filter.
The bar of filter change indicator light on the PUR Plus PFM350V faucet-mount filter.
The blue, plastic-shelled filter cartridge of the PUR Plus PFM350V surrounded by detached plastic parts of the filter.
Filter Indicator
N/A
Yes
Replacement
6 months
1-2 months