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Wingsol Faucet (WS-FM001-PAC) vs Waterdrop WD-FC-06 Side-by-Side Comparison

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Wingsol Faucet Water Filter

$44.99 from Amazon

Waterdrop WD-FC-06

$35.97 from Amazon
Two faucet-mount water faucets, the Wingsol Faucet (WS-FM001-PAC) vs Waterdrop WD-FC-06, held side-by-side by a reviewer for comparison purposes.

Overall Verdict

Cheap and having beautiful stainless steel housings that belie their price tags, we can see why faucet-mount filters like the Wingsol WS-FM001-PAC and the Waterdrop WD-FC-06 are so popular.

But do they really work as advertised?

Yes, but with some caveats attached.

We purchased both models and put them to the test in our lab. First, we tested to see how well they were able to filter out chlorine. We pumped highly-chlorinated water through each filter's filter cartridges, collected the filtered water, and then tested it with a specialized water testing kit.

Although both filters took out most of the chemical in the water, the Wingsol still left a trace amount of chlorine in the water that our kit picked up. Meanwhile, the Wingsol WD-FC-06 got a perfect score (all traces of chlorine were eliminated from the water.)

A second test we did for both was the filtering flow rate test, which measures how much clean water the filters can produce in a period of time.

We mounted the Wingsol and the Waterdrop to a high-flow faucet (2.2 GPM) and then turned on the tap. A timer was set up as each filter deposited clean water into a measuring cup.

This test was also “won” by the Waterdrop WD-FC-06. In fact, it’s the fastest-working faucet-mount filter in our database so far, with a record of 1.3 GPM.

Even though the Wingsol’s flow rate only came up to 0.9 GPM, this is still an impressive number well above our minimum threshold of 0.5 GPM. In our ranking chart, the Wingsol is the third fastest-working model we’ve tested.

So, if you want the best, the Waterdrop WD-FC-06 faucet-mount water filter is an obvious choice. But if you have a more limited budget and don’t mind making a few compromises, the Wingsol should still be a decent option.

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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 filtering flow rate (1.3 GPM).
  • Near-perfect chlorine filtration efficiency.
  • Great build quality using 304 food-grade stainless steel.
  • The routing valve is solid and easy to 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
  • Lacks filter replacement indicator.

Key Specs

Filtering flow rate
0.9 GPM
1.3 GPM
Capacity
320 gals
320 gals
Qualifications
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 53
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and NSF/ANSI Standard 372
Dimensions
L5 x W2.7 x H5 inches
L5 x W2.5 x H5 inches
Weight
1.4 pounds
1.2 pounds
Warranty
1-year
1-year

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$41.69
$39.99
$44.99 at Amazon
$35.97 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
9.2
9.4

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 Waterdrop WD-FC-06 mounted on a tap. To its left is the testing result pad with two activated test strips.
On the color pad are two activated testing strips. One from the control sample (left) and one from the filtered water sample (right).
The Waterdrop WD-FC-06 mounted on a tap. To its left is the testing result pad with two activated test strips.
Waterdrop WD-FC-06 Faucet Filter Chlorine Test 2
Before
10+ mg/l
10+ mg/l
After
~0.1 - 0.5 mg/l
~0 mg/l

Flow Rate Test

9.0
9.0
Duration
20 secs
20 secs
Amount
0.3 gallons
0.446 gallons
Flow Rate
0.9 GPM
1.3 GPM

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.9
9.1

In the Box

The full content of the Wingsol WS-FM001’s shipping box.
The content of the shipping box of the Waterdrop WD-FC-06 water filter, including adapters, filter blocks, and manuals.

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 Waterdrop WD-FC-06. Marked to the side is length (5 inches), width (2.5 inches), and height (5 inches).
Length
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Width
2.7" (6.9 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Height
5.0" (12.7 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Weight
1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)
1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

Build Quality

7.2
8.3
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 silvery, metallic Waterdrop WD-FC-06 faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
The silvery, metallic Waterdrop WD-FC-06 faucet-mount water filter on a grey table.
The Waterdrop WD-FC-06 on its side, with its two dispensing nozzles exposed.

Filter Piece

8.0
10
The Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) filter block of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter.
The Waterdrop WD-FC-06 filter piece on a table. The outer membrane of the filter is soaked after being flushed.
Filter Model
WS-FM001-PAC replacement filter
Waterdrop WD-FF-01A replacement filter
Filtration Process
Powdered Activated Carbon
Activated Carbon
Certifications
ANSI Standard 42 and 53
NSF/ANSI 42
Filter Capacity
320 gallons
320 gallons

Routing Valve

10
8.2
The rotating handle of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter’s routing valve.
The silvery, chrome-plated rotating handle of the routing valve on the side of the Waterdrop WD-FC-06 faucet-mount filter.
Type of Valve
Rotating
Rotating

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
10

Installation

10
10
A metal faucet adapter is fixed onto the mount of the Wingsol WS-FM001.
A close-up shot of the Waterdrop WD-FC-06’s mounting port. It currently has a metallic faucet attached to it.

Ease of Use

9.0
10

Leak

10
10

Maintenance

10
10
The PAC filter block alongside the many disassembled pieces of the Wingsol WS-FM001 water filter.
The filter piece of the Waterdrop WD-FC-06, connected to the filter’s nozzle, stands on a table next to the filter itself.
Filter Indicator
N/A
N/A
Replacement
6 months
3 months