Product review (2 stars): ONLY reduces odor & chlorine!  BUYER BEWARE!!
This is an apples to oranges, not apples to apples substitute item.  This filter seems like a much better bargain than the Kenmore model's pricier version, BUT this filter does NOT filter anything except odor and chlorine as stated on it's own Performance Data Sheet insert. (see attached images) There is no particulate, lead, mercury, cysts, or any of the several other nasties we don't want to drink that the other more expensive filter does offer.  I want the best water possible going into my family.  I do NOT want lead, which is a growing problem in drinking water.  And do not be fooled by the statement of lead free compliance on the side of the box.  That simply means that the filter itself does not contain lead, but DOES NOT mean it offers removal or even reduction of it.  Note that just above that statement, it does state chlorine REDUCTION.  Do you see the difference?  Wish I had before I purchased this item.  We get what we pay for don't we.