Product review (5 stars): Great product - exceptional value
Give yourself a break and stop being such a brand snob.
Stop living under the assumption that anything less than OEM will not suffice.

However, it IS always a good idea to play it on the safe side...

After discovering the amazing deal on these filters, I decided to just order one and see how that worked out - rather than just jump in and get the 3-pack.

I drink a lot of water every day (being hydrated is important).
ALL the water that I ingest comes through my Samsung refrigerator (and hence, this filter).
...It must be okay, because I haven't dropped dead yet.

Here's the deal:
Installation is a snap;
No leaks;
No funny or plasticky taste;

...No problems at all!

Don't let the less-than-positive reviews scare you away.
I AM SOLD.
There is no reason to go anyplace else, or get soaked (pun intended) on OEM stuff.