Hydroviv Customized Under Sink Water Filter vs. Aquasana: Side-by-Side Water Filter Comparison
Compare effectiveness, contaminants reduced, installation style, filter life and long-term value.
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Hydroviv's under sink water filter offers custom filtration tailored to your water quality, an easy 15 minute install with no separate faucet required and lower cost per gallon. It also holds independent NSF/ANSI certifications (42, 53, 372) to filter PFAS, lead, arsenic, chromium-6, VOCs, and more. Aquasana’s Claryum system is a 3-stage under sink filter that reduces lead, PFAS, VOCs, and more, and requires a separate faucet.
How does Hydroviv compare to Aquasana?
| Hydroviv Under Sink Water Filter | Aquasana Claryum | |
|---|---|---|
| Filtration Type | Multi-stage, customized media designed for your water | 3-Stage Filter |
| Target Contaminants | Customized filter for PFAS, lead, arsenic, VOCs, chromium-6 | Generic filter for PFAS, lead, arsenic, VOCs, chromium-6 |
| Installation | Under sink (connects to existing cold water line. No drilling.) | Under sink with dedicated faucet (requires drilling) |
| NSF/ANSI Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Flow Rate | 1 GPM (Gallon Per Minute) | 0.5 GPM |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | 90 days | 90 days |
| Reviews | 4.9 ⭐ (7,300+) | 4.5 ⭐ (1,893) |
Customized for the contaminants in your water
Customized for the contaminants in your water
Generic water filtration has become the norm. But someone living in Austin, TX, has very different water than someone in Los Angeles, CA. So why would they use the same filter?
Spoiler alert: They shouldn’t.
Every Hydroviv drinking water filter is custom-built based on your local water quality data, including contaminants reported by your city’s utility. Whether you’re dealing with lead, PFAS, arsenic, or chromium-6, you’ll receive a filter that targets a unique blend of what’s actually in your water—not what might be.
Convenience without the high cost.
Convenience without the high cost.
Hydroviv filters are easy to install with no plumbing experience. It'll take 15 minutes max—no drilling necessary and no countertop space used up.
Only 2 replacements are needed per year.
Built by a PhD scientist for families like yours.
Built by a PhD scientist for families like yours.
Hydroviv was founded by Dr. Eric Roy in 2015 to address staggeringly high levels of lead pollution during the Flint Water Crisis. Real solutions, no empty promises.
We’ve since expanded our product line to include filtration from tap to bath. We’re trusted by hundreds of thousands of people across the country. The Hydroviv team remains focused on providing the most effective, science-backed filters on the market.
Over 10 Years of Trust & Results
Over 10 Years of Trust & Results
For over a decade, we've helped thousands improve their water, earning thousands of 5-star reviews along the way.
Zero-Risk – Try It for 90 Days
Zero-Risk – Try It for 90 Days
We’re so confident that you’ll love your Hydroviv filter that we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee.
We're here to help.
Questions about our customization process or the unique contaminants in your water? Our support team is available at hello@hydroviv.com.