Product review (2 stars): Not Quite the Real Thing
Got this filter today and was able to compare the water from a brand name Maytag/Whirpool filter against this much more affordable replacement. Sadly, I much prefer the Maytag pur filter. The water is smoother and not quite as acidic tasting. My area has pretty horrible tasting tap water, so it may need the additional filtering properties of the pricier version.