Product review (4 stars): My guess is you get what you pay for. ...
My guess is you get what you pay for. In this case the filter seemed lighter than the previous Samsung filter, however, I did not have an un-used Samsung filter to actually weigh and compare. I have no way of actually testing the filtration level of the device but for three reasons I don't think it filters as well the OEM version. 1. The water speed pouring into my glass was much higher compared to the OEM version. 2. The taste of the water didn't seem to be as 'clean'. In my case there was a slight taste of chlorine after installing it. Perhaps this is due to being over critical of the product. 3. The product seemed lighter and my guess is there is less carbon within the product.

Overall if I could prove that there is less carbon in the filter (weigh and compare to the OEM version) I would give the product three stars or perhaps two (depending how much less carbon). The filter has not leaked and has been installed for a couple months now and I'm sure it's actually filtering more than if I didn't have it installed.