Product review (5 stars): No difference from the OEM
Some facts about my house water.  I live in Hawaii and the water is provided by the municipality (BWS).  The water in Hawaii is hard but I do have a whole house water softener.  Tap water does not have a strong chlorine taste or smell but BWS does use Chlorine to treat the water and some instance granular activated carbon (GAC).  I could drink the tap water without the filter without hesitation.

My perceptions:

Does the filter harm the tast of the water? No
Does the filter water remove smell?  Yes, but there was no strong smell to begin with
Does the filter water remove Chlorine?  Yes, used a chlorine test on pre and post filter water
Does the filter remove large contaminates?  Yes, I don't see any floaters

I have no reason to spend $35-$45 for the OEM when I can spend $50 for 3 Water Sentinel.