Not everyone has access to clean tap water.
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In fact, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that at least 45% of U.S. tap water contains PFAS and hundreds of unregulated or under-regulated substances, including heavy metals and agricultural nitrates.
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Many buy bottled water to avoid these contaminants, but that’s inconvenient and expensive, especially if you have a large family.
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That’s where a good filter can come in, and after our testing, we can safely say the Waterdrop M6CG Remineralization Hot Cold Countertop RO System is one of the best.
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It’s on sale right now for $80 off, making this a great time to buy.
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Pros:
- Hot and cold water settings
- Adjustable temperature
- Adjustable dispensing amount
- Detachable glass pitcher
- One-touch smart panel
- Eight-stage filtration system
- Remineralization features
Cons:
- The flushing instructions could be clearer
- The added minerals cause the water to taste different from the water filtered by the pitcher filter
The Waterdrop M6CG is a reverse osmosis machine that filters out waste from tap water, along with harmful substances like lead and copper, while adding essential minerals like magnesium and zinc through an eight-stage filtration system.
Filtration: Eight-stage filtration system |
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Dispensing amount: Starts at 4 oz and goes above 20 oz |
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Our tester, Paid Media Partnerships Manager Varun Datta, tested the Waterdrop M6CG right out of the box and found that the initial setup took about 10 minutes.
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One of the first things he noticed was its size.
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The machine is fairly bulky and takes up a significant amount of counter space, which may be an issue for smaller kitchens.
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However, those with larger kitchens should have no problem fitting it alongside their other appliances.
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“The set-up is fairly easy,” he shared, though he noted that the machine needed to be flushed twice before its first use.
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“Flushing manually is easy.
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You just have to hold the water button for five seconds to trigger the process.
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Including the flushing process, getting the machine ready to use took approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
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“The interface is fairly easy to use, with button taps being the way to increase and decrease water temperature in 9-degree increments up to 203 degrees Fahrenheit,” Datta shared.
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The amount of water dispensed can also be adjusted, starting at four ounces and going up to more than 20 ounces.
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It also has a cold water feature that dispenses water at 59 degrees Fahrenheit, plus a coffee setting that provides hot water for instant coffee.
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The one-touch smart panel makes it easy to select your preferred temperature and water volume.
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Datta appreciated the automatic child lock, which activates after the machine has been idle for a few minutes.
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To test the water quality and taste, Datta first poured himself a glass of room-temperature water, followed by cold water.
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He noticed a slightly metallic aftertaste compared to regular tap water and water from a Brita filter, which he attributed to the added minerals.
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“This caught me off guard with the first glass, but by the second or third glass it became a normalized taste for me,” he shared, adding that he felt more refreshed and hydrated after drinking it compared to tap.
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The cold water setting, however, impressed him less.
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Datta found that the water wasn’t that much colder than the room-temperature option, though he acknowledged that this may have been because he’s accustomed to drinking water straight from the refrigerator.
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Fortunately, the machine’s removable glass pitcher can be stored in the fridge if you prefer your water colder.
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Next, Datta tested the coffee setting by adding instant coffee to his mug and dispensing hot water directly into it.
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“It dispensed water hot enough for a fresh cup of coffee to kickstart my morning,” he shared.
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The machine also has a voice feature that announces when dispensing is complete, making the process even more convenient.
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While the machine is relatively straightforward to operate, Datta found that refilling the water tank could become tedious with frequent use.
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On days when he worked from home, he typically needed to refill it twice.
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The machine provides an audible warning when the tank needs attention, usually instructing the user to remove the wastewater.
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However, because of the tank’s design, Datta found it easier to empty both the wastewater and remaining water before refilling it completely.
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A QR code on top of the machine provides access to the filter status, allowing users to check when a replacement is needed — a feature Datta found this feature informative and easy to navigate.
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As for noise, the machine generally operates quietly, though Datta noticed a slight humming sound from the side exhaust fan at times.
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If you’re looking for a countertop water filter that can replace bottled water and make filtered hot or cold water easier to access, the Waterdrop M6CG is worth considering, especially while it’s on sale for $80 off.
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“Overall, the machine is easy to use and if you’re looking for a clean water machine, this will serve you well,” said Datta.
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For Datta, the hot water setting ultimately proved more useful than the cold water feature.
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Beyond making his morning instant coffee, he found it extremely useful for preparing dishes such as curries that require additional hot water.
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Overall, the Waterdrop M6CG is a convenient addition to the kitchen for anyone looking to incorporate mineral-enriched filtered water into their daily routine.
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