Brita On-Tap vs EcoPro by TAPP: Water Filter Comparison and Review

EcoPro and EcoPro Compact's 5-stage filter removes/reduces 100+ contaminants including chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, and limescale. EcoPro is the only faucet filter proven to reduce limescale and the only brand openly sharing third-party lab reports/certificates.

Brita On-Tap is a 3-stage filter removing/reducing chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, and bacteria via hollow fiber activated carbon.

EcoPro beats Brita on limescale removal and other filtered substances.

Winner: EcoPro (limescale removal + independent lab tests).

Both remove chlorine, metallic taste, and other off-flavors from tap water. 9/10 in tests couldn't distinguish bottled from EcoPro or Brita filtered water.

Winner: Tie—both deliver great-tasting water.

EcoPro/EcoPro Compact: ~4L/min or 15 seconds per 1L pitcher.

Brita: ~2L/min or 30 seconds per 1L pitcher.

Winner: EcoPro/Compact (faster flow).

Tappwater EcoPro uses less plastic, fewer parts, and less weight than Brita On-Tap.

Estimated CO2: EcoPro Year 1: 1.91kg, Year 2: 0.42kg.

Brita Year 1: 3.54kg, Year 2: 1.66kg.

Winner: EcoPro/Compact (lighter + 75% less plastic).

EcoPro: 1,200L capacity, ~3 months (3-person household).

Note: EcoPro Compact ~300L/filter due to compact design/size (price reflects this).

Brita: 600L capacity, ~2 months (3-person household).

Note: Many Brita users report <600L as filter clogs, flow slows ~400-500L.

Estimates based on 2-4 person household.

Winner: EcoPro (higher capacity).

Both high-quality BPA-free ABS/PC plastic.

EcoPro Compact: Smallest faucet filter available, fits most kitchens well.

EcoPro: White design blends in; stainless steel faucet connector (robust). Less bulky at 257g.

Brita: White/chrome plastic combo. Plastic connector seen as less robust/more leaks. Larger/heavier at 450g.

Winner: Subjective, but EcoPro Compact much smaller; EcoPro feels more robust/lighter.