Quick Take
Score: 8.9/10 | The Brondell Circle is the most advanced residential RO system we have tested. Tankless design eliminates the bulky storage tank, WiFi monitoring tracks filter life, and 2:1 efficiency cuts water waste by 50% versus traditional RO.
Safety Analysis (40% weight) - Score: 9.4/10
WQA Gold Seal Certified
The Water Quality Association Gold Seal is equivalent to or exceeding NSF certification. Third-party testing confirms performance claims.
99%+ Contaminant Removal
RO membrane removes virtually everything:
- 99% PFAS (forever chemicals)
- 99% Lead
- 95% Fluoride
- 99% Arsenic
- 99% TDS reduction
4-Stage Filtration
- Sediment pre-filter
- Carbon block for chlorine
- RO membrane (0.0001 micron)
- Post-carbon polishing
Addresses What Others Cannot
RO is the only home technology that effectively removes fluoride, arsenic, and chromium-6. For families in affected areas, this matters.
Efficacy Analysis (35% weight) - Score: 9.2/10
Tankless Design
Traditional RO stores filtered water in a pressurized tank (typically 3-4 gallons). The Circle produces water on-demand without storage, eliminating tank maintenance and contamination concerns.
2:1 Pure-to-Drain Ratio
The Circle wastes only 1 gallon for every 2 gallons of purified water. Traditional RO wastes 3-4 gallons per purified gallon. This efficiency addresses RO's biggest environmental criticism.
400 GPD Capacity
400 gallons per day far exceeds residential needs - you will never wait for water.
Smart WiFi Monitoring
The Brondell app tracks filter life and water quality in real-time. Receive alerts when replacement is needed - no guessing.
Value Analysis (15% weight) - Score: 7.8/10
System Price: $449.99
Premium pricing for premium technology. Comparable to high-end traditional RO systems.
Replacement Filters: $79.99 annually
Filter replacement every 6-12 months depending on usage. Significantly lower than traditional RO filter costs.
Water Savings
The 2:1 ratio saves 500+ gallons of water annually versus 4:1 traditional RO. At typical water rates, that is $50-100/year in savings.
The Bottom Line
The Brondell Circle is the best RO system for tech-forward families wanting comprehensive contaminant removal without traditional RO drawbacks. Tankless design, WiFi monitoring, and 2:1 efficiency justify the premium price.





