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Best water filter cartridges for jug filters compared in 2026

Choosing a jug filter cartridge comes down to fit first. This roundup compares five options: the original BRITA MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance, and four third-party replacements from Waterdrop, Aqua Optima Evolve+, FilterLogic FL402H and BTRSOLUS. Pack sizes are six cartridges for four of them and four for the Aqua Optima. Replacement intervals are stated as up to 150L or 4 weeks per cartridge for the BRITA and BTRSOLUS, and up to 120 days for four Aqua Optima filters. The BRITA is the original, while the others are replacements that list compatibility with Brita and other jugs. Reduction targets also differ, so compare what each one lists. Always check your exact jug model against the compatibility list before buying.

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BRITA Water Filter Cartridge MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance - 6 Pack

Our Top Pick

BRITA MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance

For buyers who want original MAXTRA PRO cartridges with a clearly stated per-cartridge interval and its listed reduction targets. The 6-pack is designed for BRITA jugs, with a stated capacity of up to 150L or 4 weeks per cartridge, and is designed to reduce chlorine, fine particles of 30 microns or more, PFAS/PFOS/PFOA and metals, plus certain herbicides, pesticides and pharmaceuticals if present in tap water.

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Jug filter cartridges compared by fit and replacement interval

ProductBrandPriceRetailerPack sizeStated intervalJug compatibilityListed reduction targetsOther details
BRITA Water Filter Cartridge MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance - 6 PackBRITA£23.33Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK6 original cartridgesUp to 150L or 4 weeks eachBRITA jugsChlorine; particles >=30 microns; PFAS/PFOS/PFOA; metals; certain herbicides, pesticides and pharmaceuticals if presentMAXTRA PRO Pure Performance
Waterdrop Water Filter Cartridges, Replacement for Brita® Maxtra+®, 6 Pack | Replacement for Maxtra Pro® All-in-1, Compatible with Brita® Marella® Jug, Reduce PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, TÜV SÜD, NSF Certified (6)Waterdrop£13.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK6 replacement cartridges—Brita Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro All-in-1; named Marella, Style, Elemaris XL, Aluna, Mavea Elemaris; Amazon Basics, Philips, Dafi, AquaphorChlorine; odour; copper; rust; limescale; larger particlesSoak 10 minutes; discard first two jugs; blue valve included
Aqua Optima by LAICA Evolve+ 4 Water Filters, Reduces Limescale, Fits Brita | Fits Maxtra, Maxtra+ & PerfectFit. Reduces chlorine, limescale, lead and microplastics.4 filters provide up to 120 days.Aqua Optima£10.22Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK4 cartridgesUp to 120 days per four filtersAqua Optima/Lumi/Aurora; listed Brita Maxtra/Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro/PerfectFit; Tesco, AmazonBasics, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs and oval-shaped jugsMicroplastics; chlorine; limescale; herbicides; pesticides; lead; other heavy metals5-stage filtration
FilterLogic FL402H | Universal 6 Pack Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus | Also PerfectFit, Maxtra Pro All-in-1, Marella Jug, for Brita Kettle, water jugs; fits Elemaris, compatible with Bosch TassimoFilterLogic£12.49Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK6 cartridges—Brita Maxtra/Maxtra+/PerfectFit/Maxtra Pro All-in-1; Marella; Elemaris; Bosch TassimoLimescale; chlorine (taste and odour)TUV certification to European/German standards
6-Pack Universal Water Filter Cartridges,Replacement for Brita Filter Jugs | Long-Lasting Performance & Safety, Reduces Limescale, Chlorine, Lead, Copper for Appliance Care and Healthier WaterBTRSOLUS£14.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTCAmazon UK6 replacement cartridgesUp to 150L or 4 weeks each, whichever comes firstBRITA jugs including PerfectFit Aluna, Marella and StyleLimescale; chlorine; PFAS/PFOA/PFOS; lead; copper; herbicides; pesticidesUniversal replacement format

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Jug filter cartridges at a glance

BRITA Water Filter Cartridge MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance - 6 Pack

Best original cartridge

BRITA Water Filter Cartridge MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance - 6 Pack

Original MAXTRA PRO cartridges designed for BRITA jugs, with a clearly stated interval of up to 150L or 4 weeks each.

BRITA MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance comes as a pack of 6 original cartridges designed for BRITA jugs. Each cartridge has a stated capacity of up to 150L or 4 weeks. They are designed to reduce chlorine, fine particles of 30 microns or more, PFAS/PFOS/PFOA and metals, plus certain herbicides, pesticides and pharmaceuticals if present in tap water. As an original BRITA product, it is the straightforward choice if your jug is a BRITA model, but check your exact jug model before buying.

Price£23.33Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Pack size
6 original cartridges
Stated interval
Up to 150L or 4 weeks each
Jug compatibility
BRITA jugs
Listed reduction targets
Chlorine; particles >=30 microns; PFAS/PFOS/PFOA; metals; certain herbicides, pesticides and pharmaceuticals if present
Other details
MAXTRA PRO Pure Performance

What We Like

  • Original BRITA cartridges designed for BRITA jugs, in a pack of 6
  • Clearly stated interval of up to 150L or 4 weeks per cartridge, with a broad list of reduction targets

Considerations

  • Designed for BRITA jugs, so it is not aimed at other jug brands
  • The 4-week interval means roughly one cartridge a month, so the 6-pack covers about six months at that rate
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Waterdrop Water Filter Cartridges, Replacement for Brita® Maxtra+®, 6 Pack | Replacement for Maxtra Pro® All-in-1, Compatible with Brita® Marella® Jug, Reduce PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, TÜV SÜD, NSF Certified (6)

Best for wide jug compatibility

Waterdrop Water Filter Cartridges, Replacement for Brita® Maxtra+®, 6 Pack | Replacement for Maxtra Pro® All-in-1, Compatible with Brita® Marella® Jug, Reduce PFAS, PFOA/PFOS, TÜV SÜD, NSF Certified (6)

A 6-pack for Brita Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro All-in-1 jugs that also lists several non-Brita jug brands.

Waterdrop is a pack of 6 replacement cartridges for Brita Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro All-in-1. It lists compatibility with Brita Marella, Style, Elemaris XL, Aluna and Mavea Elemaris jugs, plus Amazon Basics, Philips, Dafi and Aquaphor jugs. Before first use, soak the cartridge for 10 minutes and discard the first two jugs of water. A blue valve is included in the package. The listed reduction claims cover chlorine, odour, copper, rust, limescale and larger particles. It does not suit every Waterdrop jug, nor Aqua Optima or Laica jugs, so check your exact jug model.

Price£13.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Pack size
6 replacement cartridges
Jug compatibility
Brita Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro All-in-1; named Marella, Style, Elemaris XL, Aluna, Mavea Elemaris; Amazon Basics, Philips, Dafi, Aquaphor
Listed reduction targets
Chlorine; odour; copper; rust; limescale; larger particles
Other details
Soak 10 minutes; discard first two jugs; blue valve included

What We Like

  • Pack of 6 with a long list of named Brita, Amazon Basics, Philips, Dafi and Aquaphor jugs
  • Includes a blue valve in the package

Considerations

  • Does not suit every Waterdrop jug, Aqua Optima or Laica jugs
  • Needs a 10-minute soak and the first two jugs discarded before regular use
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Aqua Optima by LAICA Evolve+ 4 Water Filters, Reduces Limescale, Fits Brita | Fits Maxtra, Maxtra+ & PerfectFit. Reduces chlorine, limescale, lead and microplastics.4 filters provide up to 120 days.

Best for oval-shaped jugs

Aqua Optima by LAICA Evolve+ 4 Water Filters, Reduces Limescale, Fits Brita | Fits Maxtra, Maxtra+ & PerfectFit. Reduces chlorine, limescale, lead and microplastics.4 filters provide up to 120 days.

A 4-pack with 5-stage filtration that lists Aqua Optima, Brita and several supermarket and appliance-brand jugs.

Aqua Optima Evolve+ comes as 4 cartridges and is stated to last up to 120 days for four filters. It fits Aqua Optima, Lumi and Aurora jugs and listed Brita Maxtra, Maxtra+, Maxtra Pro and PerfectFit jugs, plus Tesco, AmazonBasics, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs and other oval-shaped jugs. It is described as 5-stage filtration reducing microplastics, chlorine, limescale, herbicides, pesticides, lead and other heavy metals. Check your exact jug model against the list before buying.

Price£10.22Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Pack size
4 cartridges
Stated interval
Up to 120 days per four filters
Jug compatibility
Aqua Optima/Lumi/Aurora; listed Brita Maxtra/Maxtra+/Maxtra Pro/PerfectFit; Tesco, AmazonBasics, Morphy Richards, Russell Hobbs and oval-shaped jugs
Listed reduction targets
Microplastics; chlorine; limescale; herbicides; pesticides; lead; other heavy metals
Other details
5-stage filtration

What We Like

  • Fits Aqua Optima, listed Brita jugs and Tesco, AmazonBasics, Morphy Richards and Russell Hobbs jugs, plus other oval-shaped jugs
  • Described as 5-stage filtration with a long list of reduction targets, including microplastics, lead and other heavy metals

Considerations

  • Smallest pack here at 4 cartridges, against 6 for the others
  • Replacement interval is stated as up to 120 days for four filters rather than a per-cartridge figure
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FilterLogic FL402H | Universal 6 Pack Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus | Also PerfectFit, Maxtra Pro All-in-1, Marella Jug, for Brita Kettle, water jugs; fits Elemaris, compatible with Bosch Tassimo

Best for TUV-certified replacements

FilterLogic FL402H | Universal 6 Pack Compatible with Brita Maxtra+ Plus | Also PerfectFit, Maxtra Pro All-in-1, Marella Jug, for Brita Kettle, water jugs; fits Elemaris, compatible with Bosch Tassimo

A 6-pack for Brita Maxtra, Maxtra+, PerfectFit and Maxtra Pro All-in-1 jugs, with TUV certification to European/German standards.

FilterLogic FL402H is a 6-pack compatible with Brita Maxtra, Maxtra+, PerfectFit and Maxtra Pro All-in-1 jugs. It fits Marella and Elemaris jugs and is also compatible with Bosch Tassimo. It is stated to reduce limescale and chlorine, which affect taste and odour, and carries TUV certification to European/German standards. Check your exact jug model before buying.

Price£12.49Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Pack size
6 cartridges
Jug compatibility
Brita Maxtra/Maxtra+/PerfectFit/Maxtra Pro All-in-1; Marella; Elemaris; Bosch Tassimo
Listed reduction targets
Limescale; chlorine (taste and odour)
Other details
TUV certification to European/German standards

What We Like

  • Pack of 6 compatible with Brita Maxtra, Maxtra+, PerfectFit and Maxtra Pro All-in-1, including Marella and Elemaris jugs
  • TUV certification to European/German standards, and compatible with Bosch Tassimo

Considerations

  • Stated reduction targets are limited to limescale and chlorine (taste and odour)
  • A replacement rather than an original Brita cartridge, so check the fit for your exact jug
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6-Pack Universal Water Filter Cartridges,Replacement for Brita Filter Jugs | Long-Lasting Performance & Safety, Reduces Limescale, Chlorine, Lead, Copper for Appliance Care and Healthier Water

Best for matching the Brita interval

6-Pack Universal Water Filter Cartridges,Replacement for Brita Filter Jugs | Long-Lasting Performance & Safety, Reduces Limescale, Chlorine, Lead, Copper for Appliance Care and Healthier Water

A 6-pack of universal replacements for BRITA jugs, with the same stated 150L or 4 weeks interval as the original and a long reduction list.

BTRSOLUS is a pack of 6 universal replacement cartridges compatible with BRITA jugs, including PerfectFit models such as Aluna, Marella and Style. Each cartridge is stated to last up to 150L or 4 weeks, whichever comes first. Listed reduction targets include limescale, chlorine, PFAS/PFOA/PFOS, lead, copper, herbicides and pesticides. Check your exact jug model before buying.

Price£14.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Pack size
6 replacement cartridges
Stated interval
Up to 150L or 4 weeks each, whichever comes first
Jug compatibility
BRITA jugs including PerfectFit Aluna, Marella and Style
Listed reduction targets
Limescale; chlorine; PFAS/PFOA/PFOS; lead; copper; herbicides; pesticides
Other details
Universal replacement format

What We Like

  • Pack of 6 with a stated interval of up to 150L or 4 weeks per cartridge, whichever comes first
  • Reduction targets listed include limescale, chlorine, PFAS/PFOA/PFOS, lead, copper, herbicides and pesticides

Considerations

  • A universal replacement rather than an original BRITA cartridge
  • Compatibility is listed for BRITA jugs, so it is not aimed at other jug brands
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