Which is better for a home office?

The Avalon is better for a home office with a water line because it never needs jugs and costs less. The BRIO 700 suits an office that prefers bottled water and touch controls.

The Avalon has a much larger ownership base (4,503 ratings) and a higher rating, which suggests better long-term reliability. The BRIO 700 has too few ratings to judge durability confidently.

Is the BRIO 700 worth the extra $101?

Only if you want bottled water, bottom loading, and a touch display. Otherwise the Avalon delivers similar hot and cold water for less.

Do either need a water line?

The Avalon does; it connects to your water supply and filters tap water. The BRIO 700 does not; it uses 3- or 5-gallon jugs.

Which has better filtration?

The Avalon has NSF-certified carbon and sediment filters that remove chlorine, lead, rust, and bacteria. The BRIO 700 has 3-stage filtration but does not specify certification.

Which is cheaper to run?

The Avalon avoids the cost of jugs, so it is usually cheaper over time if you have a water line. The BRIO 700 adds the recurring cost of bottled water.

Avalon Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler vs BRIO 700 Series Moderna Water Cooler

The Avalon is the better value for most shoppers: it costs less, has a stronger track record, and connects directly to your water line so you never buy jugs. The BRIO 700 is a bottom-load bottled cooler with a sleeker touch interface, but it costs about $101 more and has a lower rating from far fewer owners. At $179.99 at eBay versus $280.99 at Target, the Avalon is the safer buy unless you specifically want bottled water and touch controls.

Today the Avalon Self Cleaning Bottleless Water Cooler costs $101.00 less at its best price.

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