Product review (5 stars): As good as it has always been.
There is not much to say in this review; Samsung recommends this filter as a replacement for my refrigerator, so I keep buying it whenever the time comes around to replace the filter. I have bought these several times already and have never encountered an issue. The water always tests well and the filters are easy to install.

I haven't had any issues about the filter being redesigned, as other reviewers have mentioned. I think they might have gotten bad or defective units. Mine works (and acts) just like the ones before it.

As other reviewers have stated, you do not have to religiously change it every six months. I test my water once a month and have found that mine needs changing once every 12-15 months, and even then could probably last for longer if I'm too busy or forget to order a replacement.